Jackson County Employment Opportunity.
Available Job Opportunity:
Would you like to have one of the most essential jobs in Jackson County?
Do you like working outdoors, performing physical labor, learning to operate heavy equipment, and playing a vital role in a team effort? We are looking for a new team member in our Roads Maintenance Division located at 200 Antelope Road, White City, Oregon. This is a full-time day-shift position where you will find yourself working somewhere new almost every day throughout our large County. We do most of our training in-house, with flagger training on the first day and CDL truck training within 18 months of employment.
As an Employer:
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time/part-time employees and their dependents. Please refer to the Estimated Value of Total Compensation Table below for this job at Jackson County.
We hope you will apply based on what you have read. Please complete an application. The full description and a list of benefits are included in this job posting.
First application review, 04/21/2026.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity – we look forward to receiving your application!
Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
I. Position Summary
Performs general unskilled or limited manual tasks related to the construction, repair and maintenance of roads and highways. Performs work that is more limited in scope, contains fairly routine tasks, and is performed within a procedural framework within the presence of their supervisor or in a situation of close control and easy reference.
II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)
III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)
Education and Experience
License, Certificate or Other
Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
IV. Other Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requires knowledge of basic road maintenance and construction work; some familiarity with tools and equipment used to perform road work. Ability to perform heavy manual labor; read and understand written materials related to work assigned including equipment inspection and maintenance reports and logs; to learn to safely and effectively operate and use a variety of construction equipment, tools and supplies; follow oral and written instructions; prepare records and logs related to work performed; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use basic arithmetic to calculate time worked and other routine computations associated with assigned work; and provide directional assistance and general information concerning department policies and procedures as necessary.
Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)
Requires the ability to exert a considerable amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and to stoop, crouch, climb and lift in performance of manual labor; perceive color, odor, texture and sound; operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles used in performance of daily tasks; ability to work around electrical currents and/or hazardous materials in a safe manner; drive and operate a variety of automotive vehicles and construction equipment.
Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)
Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, dust, heat, cold, humidity, hot oil, asphalt, chemicals, traffic hazards, biohazards noxious plants and wildlife. May include exposure to disruptive people.
V. Additional Information
This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.
ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer
In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments, Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. A person who requires an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office, Attn. ADA Coordinator, at (541) 774-6036 or by TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 735-2900 as far in advance as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled need.
Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.
Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.