Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position)

State of Oregon•La Grande, OR

23h•$4,312 - $5,988•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 for its Delivery & Operations Division, Region 5 Maintenance and Striping Crew. This split position is based at the La Grande maintenance station and works at the Meacham maintenance station for five months each year on its striping crew. Mileage reimbursement eligibility depends on the distance traveled from the reporting locations. The role operates equipment and tools to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, structures, and other surfaces. Work also includes responding to weather-related emergencies, clearing snow, supporting traffic control and emergency cleanup, and performing a range of roadside, drainage, vegetation, facility, and equipment maintenance. Emergency call-outs require the employee to be able to respond to 3014 Island Ave, La Grande, Oregon, within 30 minutes. The work involves noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides, and hazardous waste materials. Employees must be able to move over rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and may need to lift up to 60 pounds. After-hours, weekend, and holiday availability may be needed for emergency, on-call, and weather-related work.

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 have a current, valid 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.
A valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Must be able to respond within 30 minutes to 3014 Island Ave, La Grande, Oregon, for emergency call-outs.
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.

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 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 roadways and other 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.