Highway Maintenance Specialist (Limited Duration)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Delivery and Operations Division, Region 4, is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist for its Madras Maintenance Crew. The position operates equipment and uses tools to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, structures, and other transportation infrastructure. Work includes responding to weather-related emergencies, clearing snow, controlling traffic, and cleaning up after storms, spills, and other incidents. This is a limited-duration appointment expected to last approximately one year or less. It is benefits eligible, has a designated maximum service length, and may have the potential to become permanent. The position requires the ability to respond to emergency call-outs within 45 minutes to 201 NE Cherry Lane in Madras, Oregon. After-hours, weekend, and holiday availability may be needed for emergency, on-call, and weather-related work. The role involves exposure to noise, heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides, and hazardous waste materials, and may require moving over rough terrain, bending and stooping for extended periods, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
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, 5th wheel, or manual transmission restrictions; or be able to obtain 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 U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to meet a maximum 45-minute response time to 201 NE Cherry Lane, Madras, Oregon, for emergency call-outs.
- Ability to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and potentially lift up to 60 pounds.
- Availability after hours, on weekends, and holidays may be 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.
- Experience communicating verbally and in writing.
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 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.
- Maintain wooded areas by 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.
- Assist 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
Education Level
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