Highway Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon

8d•$4,312 - $5,988•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a hard-working individual to join their High Cascades maintenance crew in Prospect, Oregon. This role is crucial for maintaining and repairing Oregon's roadways, highways, bridges, and structures, ensuring the safety of travelers. The position involves operating equipment for road maintenance, emergency cleanup, and traffic control, particularly during winter weather conditions which can last six to nine months in the High Cascades region. The department is committed to providing a safe and reliable transportation system and encourages applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance OR Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, 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 driver license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.
Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods.
May need to lift up to 60 pounds.
Occasional lifting and carrying over 60 pounds may be needed for special projects.
May need to be available after hours, on weekends, and holidays for emergency, on call, and weather-related purposes.
Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US via the I-9 form.

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.
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 conditions that may be hazardous.
Experience completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy vehicles or equipment.
Experience working on a team.

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.
Respond to emergency call-outs within a maximum of 60 minutes to Prospect, OR.