Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal)

State of Oregon • Baker City, OR

3d • $4,312 - $5,988 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring a seasonal Highway Maintenance Specialist for its Delivery & Operations Division, Region 5 Maintenance Crew in Baker City. The role operates equipment and tools to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, structures and related roadside infrastructure. It also supports emergency cleanup and traffic control following storms, spills and other incidents.

This seasonal position is expected to last approximately five months from the date of hire. Seasonal positions are regular-status, benefits-eligible positions that occur, terminate and recur periodically or regularly. The role requires use of a commercial motor vehicle and a response time of no more than 30 minutes to 19775 Hwy 86, Baker City, Oregon, for emergency call-outs. Work may involve noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste. Employees may need to work after hours, weekends and holidays for emergency, on-call and weather-related needs.

The Oregon Department of Transportation provides a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system connecting people and supporting Oregon communities and the economy. The agency encourages applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. The position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

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 and no air brake, 5th wheel or manual transmission restrictions; alternatively, must be able 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 U.S. driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
• Must be able to respond within a maximum of 30 minutes to 19775 Hwy 86, Baker City, OR 97814 for emergency call-outs.
• Must be able to move over rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and potentially lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to work in conditions involving noise, extreme heights, all weather, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste materials.
• May need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on-call and weather-related purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in road maintenance, construction or a maintenance training program such as ODOT High School to Highway, ODOT/ODF Fire and Ice, or Job Corps.
• A current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A).
• 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 potentially hazardous conditions.
• Experience completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy vehicles or equipment.
• Experience working on a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair road 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 and 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 by 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.
• Assist with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and other events.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid leave.
• Seasonal positions are benefits eligible.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.
• ODOT will cover training costs for the required commercial driver's license, subject to the stated licensing timeline and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed