Highway Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon•Bend, OR

4d•$4,312 - $5,988•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a dedicated individual to join their hardworking Bend maintenance crew as a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and functionality of Oregon’s roads, highways, bridges, and structures. The position involves operating equipment for maintenance and repair, as well as assisting with emergency cleanup and traffic control in various situations like storms, spills, and incidents. 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.
This position requires a maximum 45-minute response time to 63055 N Highway 97, Bend, OR 97703 for emergency call-outs.
The final candidate must obtain their Public Pesticide Applicator’s license within six months of hire.

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.
A current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) is preferred.
A current, valid public pesticide applicator’s license is preferred.
Experience working on a team.
Experience working safely, monitoring safety, or reporting safety issues.
Winter maintenance experience such as sanding, deicing, or using snow blowers or snowplows.
Communication skills including following verbal and written instructions.

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.
Maintain wooded areas, which includes replanting, pruning, thinning, or trimming trees, shrubs, and groundcover.