Tree Climber Bucket Operator Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $51,376.00 - $65,561.60 Annually
Location : 201 Laurel Avenue, Tillamook, OR
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2526-00041
Department: Public Works
Division: Road Worker
Opening Date: 01/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
Department: Public Works
Union Affiliation: AFSCME
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday
Total Hours Per Week: 40
Tillamook County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education, experience and seniority for wage offers.
This recruitment will remain open until filled.
**SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS - CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION**
Please submit a 3-year driving record with your on-line application. Most states provide this information online, while others require you to make the request at your local Department of Motor Vehicles.
Qualifications
Experience

• One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in the operation of medium-sized road maintenance equipment.

Certifications or Licenses

• At the time of the appointment, must possess a valid Oregon driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Requires an Oregon Class A commercial driver's license.
• Tanker endorsement (preferred).
• May be required to possess an Oregon pesticide applicator's license if weed control duties are assigned.
• Within four (4) months must possess traffic control, first-aid, and CPR certifications.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal history background investigation. Must pass a pre-employment, post offer drug/alcohol screening.

Essential Duties
Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples.
Operate substantially all of the following medium to heavy-sized equipment on a regular and recurring basis:

• Asphalt hotbox,
• Asphalt zipper,
• Backhoe,
• Bucket truck,
• Dump truck,
• Excavator (up to 30,000 pounds),
• Loader,
• Mower,
• Personnel hoist,
• Power broom,
• Roller (small),
• Skid steer, and
• Woodchipper.
• Flag work zones; place and remove temporary traffic control signs, divert, warn and direct traffic around hazards or crews working in roadway.
• Operate vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license, such as pickups and forklifts. Operate hand power tools such as weed eaters, blowers, augers, and chainsaws that have bar lengths less than 32-inches.
• Perform all activities in support of road maintenance functions including manual labor: cleaning and installing culverts; cleaning shoulders and ditches; installing and repairing fences, install and maintain road signs, and guardrails; cutting, removing and burning brush; serve as traffic flagger.
• May perform manual tasks on asphalt patching or paving crew; remove loose material, spread sand or asphalt, hand sweep gravel from areas to be patched.
• May provide ground support for equipment operators by assisting with material handling, clearing debris, and ensuring worksite readiness.
• Ensure proper work zone safety by marking areas with proper signs and flaggers as needed, maintaining clear communication with the public.
• Work collaboratively as a team to complete road maintenance projects efficiently and safely.
• Serve in an on-call status for emergencies.
• Remove road hazards such as dead animals, branches, etc.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and minor maintenance on assigned equipment ensuring proper function and safety before use.
• Must follow established policy and procedures in operating and inspecting all equipment.
• Identify, report, and mitigate hazards such as fallen trees, flooding, and damaged roadways.

Performs additional duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
Supervisory Controls
Not a supervisory role but provides informal training/orientation to volunteers, or newly assigned personnel.
Works under general supervision with recurring tasks performed independently. The supervisor provides professional advice on non-routine matters, and periodic reviews are conducted to ensure adherence to expected results.
The employee receives general instruction regarding the scope and approach to assignments, but procedures, problem resolution, and time management are left to employee discretion. At this level, the incumbent is expected to identify the proper equipment to be used and to operate it safely within its limitations. Work is reviewed periodically to ensure it is in compliance with department policies and procedures. The supervisor is available for consultation during emergency and unusual situations.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching or crawling in restricted areas. Work requires bending, climbing, crawling, stretching, pulling, pushing, standing, twisting, and walking. There is common exposure to dust, pollen, poison oak, traffic, and fumes. There is frequent exposure to situations where there could be injury or loss of life due to moving equipment and/or traffic. The risk can be substantially controlled but not eliminated by safety precautions. Work is performed in adverse weather conditions such as snow, rain, flooding, summer heat, etc. Extensive driving is required.
Selection Process
Following the closing date of this recruitment, if you are selected as a candidate for an interview, we will contact you by email to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our county team because we believe that people are our most valuable asset!
01
Do you possess a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A?

• Yes
• No

02
Have you attached your three-year driving record?

• Yes
• No

03
Please list all medium to heavy equipment you have operated and describe your level of expertise using one of the following terms: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.
04
Please indicate your professional experience by checking the box next to any of the following categories:

• Flagging
• Paving
• Filling potholes
• Bridgework
• Cleaning/Installing culverts
• Installing or repairing guardrails
• Installing signposts or fence posts
• Digging/cleaning ditches
• I do not have professional experience with any of these tasks.

05
Are you able to work weekends and evenings as needed, generally for storm response?

• Yes
• No

Required Question