Seasonal Laborer (Bridge Maintenance)
Multnomah County
- Portland, OR
- $20.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
As a Seasonal Laborer in Bridge Maintenance, you will help with vegetation maintenance, landscaping, and graffiti removal. You will occasionally set up work zones for the bridge crews during projects. You may also learn and perform semi-skilled duties with minor bridge repairs, such as greasing bridge components, operating power washers and paint sprayers, assisting with patching concrete repairs, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) deck repairs, installing and repairing joint seals, and applying cold thermoplastics on bridge roadways and sidewalks.Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (8-hour days).
Location: 1403 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 (and additional bridge structure locations depending on assignment).The Ideal Candidate:
As a successful candidate, you are self-motivated and energetic, and you enjoy working outdoors and performing manual labor. You are able to take direction well, be a part of a team, and work safely while carrying out your duties. You are someone who loves to work hard and give back to help your community.If you would like to take part in this exciting opportunity, apply today!Who We Are:
Multnomah County’s Transportation division manages and preserves the county road infrastructure and provides a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality. With over 297 miles of roads and six bridges over the Willamette River, among many other bridges, to manage and maintain, our staff is committed to maintaining the community’s livability. Our primary goals are to provide safe transportation for the public, to protect the public investment by preserving our roads infrastructure, and to help plan for the transportation needs of the significantly growing number of new residents expected in the Portland area in the coming years.As part of the Department of Community Services, it is our mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs, including land use planning, transportation, animal services, elections, and budget and operations support.At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.To Qualify:We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our page.Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED); AND
- A valid driver license; AND
- Pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Customer service experience.
- Driving experience with trucks and trailers.
- Experience performing manual labor outdoors.
- Experience operating power tools.
- Experience using basic hand tools.
- Experience standing for long periods of time.
- Experience working in a team with diverse backgrounds.
Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:1. Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
2. Attach a resume (optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications . Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.Note for internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates.
- A phone screen, oral exam, supplemental screening or written exam may be used to determine the most qualified candidates
- Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
- Professional reference checks
- Pre-employment drug test.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions.Duration: approximately three (3) months or more (and will not exceed a total of 1040 hours).
Type of Position: This is a temporary, non-union-represented position.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (8-hour days, 5 days per week).
Location: 1403 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 (and additional bridge structure locations depending on assignment).Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our for details about eligibility and how to apply.Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.Questions?Recruiter: Vlad MirkoEmail: vlad.mirko@multco.usPhone: +1 (503) 3184861Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.Job Profile: 8003 - Laborer