Seasonal Flagger, Road Department

Deschutes County
Bend, Oregon United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 03, 2025
  • Salary: $21.00 Hourly USD
  • Contractor
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Summary

    Deschutes County is seeking interested candidates for seasonal flagging opportunities. Duties include manual labor, work zone safety flagging, and operating County owned vehicles. Must possess or have the ability to obtain an Oregon Work Zone Safety certification. Training is available through the Deschutes County Road Department at no charge or through COCC.

    Work schedule is Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Interested candidates should contact Kelli Candella at the Deschutes County Road Department (541) 322-7104 or via email: kelli.candella@deschutes.org .

    Compensation

    $21.00 per hour. Selected candidates will be employed through a contracted temporary agency.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Must be 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Work Zone Safety certification.

    Necessary Special Requirements

    Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

    Physical Abilities
    Work is primarily performed in a field setting and may involve working in uncomfortable conditions for extended periods of time. Ability to walk in rough terrain, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel, reach, stand, lift, grasp, talk, hear, see, and to work in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

    There are no benefits offered with this position.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Deschutes County
    • Deschutes County

    Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County has 1,200 employees and a $587 million annual budget. The County assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, collects taxes, and provides a variety of key community services, including public safety, public and behavioral health, building inspection, planning and zoning, road maintenance and construction, solid waste and the operation of a large Fair & Expo Center. Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information.

    For the past decade, Central Oregon has been recognized as one of the best places to live. Deschutes County is conveniently located within a three-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, and within one hour of the Cascade Mountain Range. With an average elevation of 3,600 feet, the area enjoys a dry, high desert climate with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches.

    The countywide population is over 200,000, spread over 3,054 square miles. Deschutes County is the fastest growing county on the West Coast and one of the most diverse economies in Oregon. Tourism brings to Central Oregon over four million overnight visitors annually. The Mount Bachelor ski resort attracts tourists from across the nation. The nearby Cascade Lakes are also a large draw for tourists.

    Other local features include a vibrant visual and performing arts community, an outstanding restaurant scene, an extensive and respected health care network, and a high quality educational system.

    The cities of Bend, (the county seat), Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters are the four municipalities in Deschutes County. Roberts Field Redmond Municipal Airport connects Deschutes County to other major western U.S. cities. In addition to excellent public and private K-12 schools, Bend is home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus.

    To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE. 

    Make the work you do matter.  We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

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