Highway Maintenance Specialist (Limited Duration)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist for its La Pine maintenance crew in the Delivery and Operations Division, Region 4. The role operates equipment and uses tools to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, and structures, and supports emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, and other incidents. This is a limited-duration appointment expected to end on or before June 30, 2027, with the potential to become permanent. The appointment is benefits eligible. The position requires a maximum 45-minute response time to 51591 N. Highway 97, La Pine, Oregon, for emergency call-outs. Work includes exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides, and hazardous waste materials. The employee may be required to respond after hours, on weekends, and holidays for emergencies, on-call needs, and weather-related purposes. The listed monthly salary range is $4,312–$5,988 before the stated PERS adjustment. ODOT will cover training costs for the required progression from a valid CDL-B to a CDL-A with tanker endorsement.
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.
- A current, valid CDL-B with no air brake or manual transmission restrictions.
- Ability to obtain a Class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and a CDL-A with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions, and no manual transmission restrictions within six months of hire.
- A valid U.S. driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to meet a maximum 45-minute response time to 51591 N. Highway 97, La Pine, Oregon, for emergency call-outs.
- Ability to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and lift up to 60 pounds.
- Availability may be required 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.
- Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders, or dump trucks.
- Experience working on a team.
- Experience working with minimal supervision.
- Experience making decisions during stressful situations.
Responsibilities
- Respond to weather-related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks, and other equipment to clear roadways.
- Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair surfaces.
- 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 such as janitorial work, landscaping, painting, and light carpentry.
- Help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents, and other events.
Benefits
- Benefits-eligible limited-duration appointment.
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid leave.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.
- ODOT will cover CDL training costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
