Highway Maintenance Specialist (Multiple Positions)

State of Oregon

99d • $4,207 - $5,842

About The Position

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist (Multiple Positions) Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 2 District 1 – Manning Maintenance Crew Banks. This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session. The role: Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Manning 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. You will also help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more. 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.

Requirements

• One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.
• Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy vehicles or equipment.
• Experience working on a team and being self-motivated when working alone.
• Experience working in conditions that may be hazardous.
• Right of way, highway maintenance or construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair various surfaces.
• 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 and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers.
• Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion.
• Maintain wooded areas which includes replanting, pruning, thinning or trimming trees, shrubs and groundcover.
• Service and repair tools and motorized equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance including janitorial work, landscaping, painting and light carpentry.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid leave
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees