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CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 .
Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.
COMPENSATION
Annual Pay Range: $52,035.77 - $65,337.29
Hourly Pay Range: $25.017197 - $31.412158
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Do you like working outdoors in varying weather conditions?
• Do you have a strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality?
• Are you flexible and can take direction from others?
• Do you work well in a team environment?
• Does a four (4) day workweek (Monday - Thursday) sound appealing?
• Would you like to work for an organization that provides career growth opportunities?

If you answered "yes" to the questions above, please read on!
We are looking to hire hard-working, enthusiastic individuals to fill five (5) full-time Transportation Maintenance Specialist 1 vacancies in the County's Transportation Maintenance Division. This is an exciting opportunity to learn a trade at the entry level, where you will be provided all of the necessary on-the-job training you will need in your career with us. Our workforce is changing and growing, come make real time impacts in the community today!
The Transportation Maintenance program within the Department of Transportation and Development is responsible for maintenance of road surfaces, shoulders and ditches, culvert and storm water drainage, bridge maintenance, ferry maintenance, striping, sign work, and road patching for roughly 1,400 miles of county roads.
If selected for one of the vacancies, you will be primarily responsible for performing unskilled and semi-skilled tasks to assist in the safe and efficient operation of a variety of road, bridge, traffic markings and signs, maintenance and repair equipment, and ferry operation. In this role, you will typically work as part of a team, so it is critical to have strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills to succeed in this position.
Your Future : The Transportation Maintenance Specialist 1 is part of a promotional career path. Incumbents in the Transportation Maintenance Specialist 1 classification may be promoted to higher Transportation Maintenance Specialist series classifications upon completion of the approved training and development plan. This allows you to promote up to a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 4 through a series of higher level training and internal promotional opportunities.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Experience using hand tools (ex: chain saw) and/or power tools

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Traffic control experience
• ODOT Traffic Flagging Certification
• Experience in road construction or road work, including using standards or guidelines for occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safe operation of equipment
• Experience as a Seasonal worker in public works, utilities, or construction industry
• Experience as a Seasonal Road Maintenance Assistant with Clackamas County

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must be able to work Monday-Thursday from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Must be willing to work in all-weather conditions, including heat, rain, or other season-appropriate weather conditions
• Must pass a post-offer, non-DOT, pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
Please review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: Transportation Maintenance Specialist 1 .
KEY COMPETENCIES
We are searching for someone who demonstrates:

• Strong interpersonal skills including:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well independently, as well as having a collaborative, team-oriented approach to work
  • Strong listening & problem solving skills
  • Ability to take direction from others and follow through on tasks and assignments
  • Commitment to punctuality and good attendance record
  • Exercising tact and good judgment, especially when working with the public
  • Ability to handle a wide range of situations and circumstances effectively, positively, and professionally and to maintain composure in difficult, stressful and quickly emerging situations
  • Attention to detail

WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off), typically from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
Please Note: This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties require frequent to continuous standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, balancing, digging, climbing, overhead reaching and repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation. The ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, and push/pull 100 pounds. Duties also involve frequent to continuous exposure to loud noises, vibration, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, dust, fumes from exhaust, paint and welding, hot oil, asphalt, and chemicals, working at heights, traffic and electrical hazards, and adverse weather conditions including extreme temperatures.
Transportation Maintenance Specialists (TMS) may perform after-hours emergency response to road closures as needed. All work is performed outdoors (regardless of weather conditions), and sometimes in highly congested traffic areas. TMS1 employees are considered weather essential employees and are required to report to work to support critical County operations in the event of an emergency, disaster, or adverse weather conditions.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by AFSCME.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.
DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration, economic development, libraries, County parks, and dog services.
Learn more about the divisions in DTD
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help with the Application
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources by calling 503-655-8459 or emails us at jobs@clackamas.us . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Requesting Veterans' Preference
Learn more about Oregon's Veterans' Preference VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIT Y
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITMENT CONTACT
Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter
Email: VVysotskiy@clackamas.us