Highway Maintenance Specialist (Limited Duration)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a hardworking individual to join their maintenance crew to help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe. This role will provide solutions and operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, and structures. The position will also assist with emergency cleanup and traffic control after crashes, storms, spills, and more. This is a limited duration appointment, expected to end on or before February 1, 2027, with the potential to become permanent. 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 (ODOT will cover training costs).
- 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 and may need to lift up to 60 pounds.
- Maximum 30 minute response time to 3339 Old Hwy 99 S., Roseburg, OR 97470 for emergency call-outs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in road maintenance, construction, logging, farming, mechanical and/or in a maintenance training program such as ODOT High School to Highway program, ODOT/ODF Fire and Ice program, Job Corps, etc.
- 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 in a fast-paced environment with constant changes.
- Experience working with computers and navigating inventory programs or electronic time systems.
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.
- Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods and may need to 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
- Benefits eligible (for limited duration appointment)
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Paid leave
- Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
