Bridge Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon•Albany, OR

10d•$4,312 - $5,988•Onsite

About The Position

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Bridge Maintenance Specialist Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 2 Highway Maintenance Albany. The role: Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Albany bridge maintenance crew and help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe! As part of our team, you will operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges and structures. If you are dependable and looking for a career with growth potential, 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.

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.
This position requires a maximum 45-minute response time to 1100 Goldfish Farm Rd SE, Albany, OR 97322 for emergency call-outs.
You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions, OR have the ability to acquire a class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and a CDL-A with a tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within six months of hire (ODOT will cover training costs) to be considered eligible for this position.
A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.
We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.
As of Sept. 29, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rescinded prior guidance that allowed state DMVs to issue limited term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). As a result, individuals who hold a lawful employment authorization document (EAD) are no longer eligible to obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) or commercial driver’s license (CDL). This federal policy change may impact candidates applying for positions that require a CDL. For more information, please refer to the FMCSA announcement and the accompanying FAQ.

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.
Ability to maintain effectiveness in varying environments with changing priorities, responsibilities, tasks or people.
Experience working safely in conditions that may be unsafe or hazardous.
A current, valid commercial driver’s license A (CDL-A) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work includes all tasks requisite to the various phases of Bridge Maintenance.
Set up and tear down traffic control operations, control and flag the traveling public and work crews.
Operate a wide variety of light and heavy equipment.
Keep roads and facilities safe.
Complete weather-related operations, including snow removal, plowing, deicing and sanding.
Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches, repair culverts, inlets and erosion.
Repair guardrails, barriers, milepost markers, delineators and fences.
Complete minor service and repair of equipment, tools and motorized equipment.
Perform manual labor to repair roadway surfaces and shoulders.
Construct and place rigging and scaffolding for fixed, hanging, swing and travelling scaffolding.