Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal)

State of Oregon • Mitchell, SD

4d • 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 responsible for 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. This is a seasonal position expected to last approximately 6 months. Seasonal positions are regular status, benefits-eligible positions that occur, terminate, and recur periodically or regularly. The department aims to provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. They encourage 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
• RV hookups available at the Mitchell maintenance station for $15 per month (covers utilities including water and electricity)

What This Job Offers

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