Highway Maintenance Specialist (Multiple Positions)

State of Oregon•Detroit, OR

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 - Highway Maintenance Specialist (Multiple Positions) Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division - Region 2 District 3 Detroit This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session. The role: Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Detroit maintenance crew and help keep Oregon's roads and travelers safe! As part of our team, you will operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges and structures. You will also help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more! Apply today! This recruitment is to augment the candidate pool generated by job announcement REQ-187318. If you have previously applied for this position, you do not need to reapply. Names of qualified applicants will remain on the list for further consideration. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

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.
You 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 (ODOT will cover training costs) to be considered eligible for this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.
This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 600 N. Santiam Highway, Detroit, OR 97342 for emergency call-outs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in conditions that may be hazardous.
Experience working on a team.
Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders or dump trucks.
Right of way, highway maintenance or construction experience.

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 tricks 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, now 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 monthly maintenance including janitorial work, landscaping, painting and light carpentry.
Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste materials is expected.
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.

Benefits

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
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