Highway Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon•Lakeview, OR

8d•$4,312 - $5,988•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Lakeview maintenance crew as a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety of Oregon's roads and travelers. The position involves operating equipment for the maintenance and repair of roadways, highways, bridges, and structures, as well as assisting with emergency cleanup and traffic control in various situations like storms, spills, and incidents. The department aims to provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that supports Oregon's communities and economy, and encourages applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

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.
CDL-A Required: Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business.
Must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions to be considered eligible for this position.
Must have or be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
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 1269 S. G St., Lakeview, OR 97630 for emergency call-outs.
This position requires the final candidate obtain their Public Pesticide Applicator’s license within six months of hire.

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.
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

Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to manage and spray vegetation.
Perform minor maintenance including janitorial work, landscaping, painting and light carpentry.
Respond to 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.
Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers.
Clear debris, clear 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.
Operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges and structures.
Help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more.