Maintenance Specialist Apprentice

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$25.34 - $31.03 Hourly

Department:

Department of Community Services (DCS)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

January 06, 2026

The Opportunity:

*Only apply for this position once. If you are interested, please apply without delay! This recruitment will close once we've reached 150 applications or the closing date, whichever comes first.*

OVERVIEW

The Department of Community Services Transportation Division is looking for a Maintenance Specialist Apprentice to join its Road Maintenance team. This position will learn a wide variety of skills while working outdoors and performing manual labor. This is an amazing opportunity to give back to the community working for Multnomah County as a Maintenance Specialist Apprentice where you will train to become a Road Maintenance Specialist 1 and obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License with endorsements within two years of hire.

As a Maintenance Specialist Apprentice, you will learn a number of tasks that include:

• Street cleaning
• Sanding and clearing of roadways
• Transporting materials
• Towing equipment
• Applying pavement treatments
• Maintaining drainage systems
• Vegetation management
• Right-of-way and shoulder maintenance
• A wide range of other diverse activities, including emergency operations

Apprentices are expected to learn and be able to demonstrate a core set of skills in safe hand and power tool operation, equipment operation, and earn a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with air brake, tanker and combination vehicle endorsements within two years of hire. After successful completion of the training program (including the successful completion of the CDL exam with required endorsements), apprentices will be appointed to the Maintenance Specialist 1 classification. This is an "earn and learn" opportunity and can lead to a great career at Multnomah County!

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a self-motivated, positive, and professional individual who thrives in a team environment and has a passion for learning and giving back to their community. We want someone who has a lot of energy and zest for life and the work they do. We are looking for someone who is safety conscious and responsible. We are looking for someone that's willing to work in the elements, work hard, and is adaptable. We want you!

This position requires teamwork and the ability to perform strenuous manual labor outdoors during all kinds of weather extremes such as heat, cold, rain, storms, snow, floods, etc. While employees will have regular work schedules, they may also be expected to report to work at all hours of the day, night, holiday or weekend in the event of emergencies requiring road, bridge, or traffic maintenance.

Who We Are

The Multnomah County Transportation Division manages and preserves the County road infrastructure and provides a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality. With 297 miles of roads, 6 Willamette River bridges, over 20 smaller bridges, and over 1,750 culverts to manage, our staff is committed to maintaining the community’s livability. Our primary goals are to help people safely get to where they need to go, to protect the public investment by preserving our transportation infrastructure, to support social equity and economic well being, and to help plan for the future transportation needs of Multnomah County.

As part of the Department of Community Services, it is our department's 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 Business Services. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too.

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 Workforce Equity Strategic Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our website.

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 overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, AND
• A valid driver license
• Apprentices must pass the commercial driver license written exams, pass the DOT physical and gain a CDL permit within 30 days of hire. Applicants who do not currently hold a CDL permit are strongly encouraged to begin the process for obtaining a permit. For more information about obtaining a CDL permit and license, visit http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/pages/driverid/cdlget.aspx
• Pass a pre-employment drug test

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Experience using hand tools, working outdoors, and/or driving large trucks or machinery
• Customer service experience

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position . Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

Be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

• Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
• 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.
• Cover Letter (optional): This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note: The application, resume, and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of this job posting. Please be thorough, as these materials will be used to determine your eligibility for an interview.

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 candidate
• Consideration of top candidates, which may include phone interviews, panel interviews, and/or additional testing
• Professional reference check
• Drug test screening

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future full-time, part-time, on-call, temporary and limited duration positions while the eligible for hire list is active.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Type of Position:This hourly, union-represented position is eligible for overtime.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Location:1620 SE 190th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233 and 10814 NW Quarry Road, Portland, OR 97229

Essential Employee

The county provides a wide array of services, including many emergency-related functions and other services essential to the public health and safety. Essential employees are required to report for duty regardless of decisions to close or curtail other county operations.

Equal Pay Law

Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

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 EEO Know Your Rights poster 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 veterans’ preference page 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:

Marisa Messina

Email:

marisa.messina@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 3139319

Application 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:

6175 - Maintenance Specialist Apprentice