Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) (Multiple Positions)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring two seasonal Highway Maintenance Specialists for its Bend maintenance crew in the Delivery and Operations Division, Region 4. The role involves operating equipment to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, and structures, as well as assisting with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, and other incidents. Positions are expected to last approximately six months from the date of hire. Seasonal positions are regular-status, benefits-eligible positions that occur, terminate, and recur periodically or regularly. The work may include responding to weather-related emergencies, clearing snow, maintaining road surfaces and roadside infrastructure, and servicing tools and equipment. Working conditions include exposure to 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. Availability after hours, on weekends, and holidays may be required for emergency, on-call, and weather-related purposes. The position requires a maximum 45-minute response time to the specified Bend location 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, fifth-wheel, or manual-transmission restrictions; alternatively, be able to acquire a Class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and a CDL-A with tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within six months of hire. ODOT will cover training costs.
- A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Be able to meet a maximum 45-minute response time to 63055 N. Highway 97, Bend, OR 97703 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 working on a team.
- Experience prioritizing safety.
- Winter maintenance experience, such as sanding, deicing, or using snow blowers or snowplows.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
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.
- Clear debris and brush, mow grass, and spray roadside vegetation.
- Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches, and repair culverts, inlets, and erosion.
- 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, and incidents.
Benefits
- Benefits-eligible seasonal position
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid leave
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
- Salary may increase by 6.95% for participating or eligible PERS members
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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