Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal)

State of Oregon • Mitchell, SD

5d • $4,312 - $5,988 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) to join their Mitchell maintenance crew. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety of Oregon's roads and travelers. The position involves operating equipment to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, and structures, as well as assisting with emergency cleanup and traffic control following storms, spills, and incidents. This is a seasonal position expected to last approximately 6 months, and these positions are regular status and benefits-eligible, recurring periodically. ODOT is committed to providing a safe and reliable multimodal 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.
• 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).
• A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required.
• 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.
• Experience working on a team.
• Experience prioritizing safety.
• Winter maintenance experience such as sanding, deicing or using snow blowers or snowplows.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weather-related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks, and other equipment to clear snow from roadways.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair various surfaces.
• Perform minor surface repairs including pothole and concrete patching and small inlay work.
• Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers, and milepost markers.
• Clear debris, clear brush, mow grass, and spray roadside vegetation.
• Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches, and repair culverts, inlets, and erosion.
• Service and repair tools and motorized equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance including janitorial work, landscaping, painting, and light carpentry.
• Operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges and structures.
• Help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more.

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!
• Recreational vehicle (RV) hookups available at the Mitchell maintenance station for $15 per month (covers utilities including water and electricity, but no sewer services).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed