Highway Maintenance Specialist (Limited Duration) (On-site Housing Available)

State of Oregon•Brothers, IL

4d•$4,312 - $5,988•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a hardworking individual to join their Brothers maintenance crew to help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe. This role will operate equipment necessary 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 limited duration appointment, expected to last approximately one year, 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, 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.
A valid U.S. 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.
Experience communicating verbally and in writing.

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.
Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches, and repair culverts, inlets, and erosion.
Clear debris, clear brush, mow grass, and spray roadside vegetation.
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.
Respond to emergency, on-call, and weather-related purposes, potentially after hours, on weekends, and holidays.