Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) (Multiple Positions)

State of Oregon • Maupin, OR

1d • $4,312 - $5,988 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) to join their hardworking Maupin maintenance crew. This role is crucial for keeping Oregon’s roads and travelers safe by operating equipment to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, and structures. The position also involves assisting with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, and incidents. These are seasonal positions, expected to last approximately 3 months, and are regular status, benefits-eligible positions that recur periodically. The department is committed to providing a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system and encourages applicants 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-B or 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 B (CDL-B) with no air brake restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions to be considered eligible for this position.
• Must be able to obtain a class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and obtain a commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions, and no manual transmission restrictions within six months of hire.
• A valid U.S. 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.
• This position requires a maximum 45-minute response time to 54773 Highway 197, Maupin, OR 97037 for emergency call-outs.
• Fill out the application or attach a resume. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
• Complete questionnaire.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire.
• If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.

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.
• Winter maintenance experience such as sanding, deicing, or using snow blowers or snowplows.
• Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders, or dump trucks.
• Experience working in conditions that may be hazardous.
• Experience completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy vehicles or equipment.
• Experience working on a team.

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.
• Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides, and hazardous waste materials is expected.
• Move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods.
• Lift up to 60 pounds.
• May need to be available after hours, on weekends, and holidays for emergency, on-call, and weather-related purposes.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid leave
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

What This Job Offers

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