Jefferson County

Road Tech I, II or III

Location

Madras, OR

Wage

$25.09 – $37.92/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on May 12, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Jefferson County is seeking Road Technicians I, II, or III to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges, and related structures. The positions offer competitive wages, excellent health benefits, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Responsibilities

  • **RT I:** Perform heavy manual labor, including digging ditches and asphalt patching.
  • **RT I:** Operate a variety of construction and light vehicle equipment.
  • **RT II:** Operate medium to large sized trucks and equipment with auxiliary controls.
  • **RT II:** Perform general labor and skilled public works maintenance activities.
  • **RT III:** Schedule and guide work projects, estimating time and materials.
  • **RT III:** Oversee and perform skilled public works maintenance activities.
  • **RT III:** Train others in using medium-sized and heavy construction equipment.

Requirements

  • **RT I:** High school graduation or equivalent required.
  • **RT I:** Experience in operating light trucks and related equipment preferred.
  • **RT II:** Typically requires at least three years as a Road Technician I.
  • **RT II:** Road Scholar 1 certification and other leadership training.
  • **RT III:** High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • **RT III:** Experience operating heavy equipment and rock crusher.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Work is performed indoors and outdoors with safety considerations.
  • Must be available to work seven days a week outside of normal work hours.

Benefits

Health Insurance
PTO