Highway Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon•Troutdale, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist for its Region 1 Highway Maintenance Sign Crew in Troutdale. The specialist operates equipment to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, structures, and related roadside infrastructure, and helps keep roads and travelers safe. The role also supports emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, and other incidents. Work may involve exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides, and hazardous waste materials. The position requires the ability to work on rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and lift up to 60 pounds. The employee may need to respond after hours, on weekends, and holidays for emergency, on-call, and weather-related needs. A maximum 45-minute response time to 620 W Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR 97060 is required for emergency call-outs.

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.
Possess a current, valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement and no air brake, 5th wheel, or manual transmission restrictions; or 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.
Possess a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Meet the maximum 45-minute response time to 620 W Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR 97060 for emergency call-outs.
Be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and lift up to 60 pounds.
Be available after hours, on weekends, and holidays when needed 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.
Experience with crane and bucket truck work.
Experience operating dump trucks and other heavy equipment, such as front-end loaders, skid steers, and excavators.
Snow removal experience using snow blowers, snowplows, sanding, or deicing.
Experience with hand tools such as drills, grinders, Sawzall, chainsaw, and impact wrenches.

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 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.