Bridge Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Bridge Maintenance Specialist Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery and Operations Division – Region 4 Maintenance Crew Klamath Falls The role: Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Klamath Falls maintenance crew and help keep Oregon’s bridges and travelers safe! As part of our team, you will operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair bridges, roadways, highways and structures. You will also help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more in the winter! Apply today! We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. A day in the life: Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain, repair, reconstruct and strengthen wooden, steel and concrete bridges and culverts. Construct and place rigging and scaffolding. Perform concrete demolition, masonry work, steel work, woodwork and paint work. Perform inspections of structures for repairs. Assist with weather related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to clear snow from roadways. Perform minor surface repairs including pothole and concrete patching and small inlay work. Clear debris, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation. Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion. Exposure to noise, extreme heights of up to 250 feet, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste materials is expected. Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods and may need to lift up to 60 pounds. May need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather related purposes. Must be able to travel and stay out of town for overnight travel.

Requirements

One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.
OR Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training.
CDL-A Required: Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business. You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions to be considered eligible for this position. You must also have or be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.
This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 2557 Altamont Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97603 for emergency call-outs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in road maintenance, construction or in a maintenance training program such as ODOT High School to Highway program, ODOT/ODF Fire and Ice program, Job Corps, etc.
Farming experience.
Experience driving or traveling for work.
Experience performing concrete work.
Experience working cohesively on a team.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain, repair, reconstruct and strengthen wooden, steel and concrete bridges and culverts.
Construct and place rigging and scaffolding.
Perform concrete demolition, masonry work, steel work, woodwork and paint work.
Perform inspections of structures for repairs.
Assist with weather related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to clear snow from roadways.
Perform minor surface repairs including pothole and concrete patching and small inlay work.
Clear debris, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.
Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion.