Bridge Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon•Klamath Falls, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Klamath Falls maintenance crew as a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Bridge Maintenance Specialist. This role is crucial for maintaining and repairing Oregon's roads, highways, bridges, and structures, ensuring the safety of travelers. The position involves operating various equipment for maintenance and repair tasks, as well as assisting with emergency cleanup and traffic control. The department is committed to providing a safe and reliable transportation system and encourages applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

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.
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.
Must have or be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
A valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.
Must be able to travel and stay out of town for overnight travel.
Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods and may need to lift up to 60 pounds.

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.
Respond to emergency call-outs within a maximum of 45 minutes to the specified Klamath Falls address.