Highway Maintenance Specialist
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5 is seeking a dedicated individual to join their La Grande maintenance crew as a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist. This role is crucial for maintaining and repairing Oregon’s roads, highways, bridges, and structures, ensuring the safety of travelers. The position involves operating equipment for maintenance and repair, assisting with emergency cleanup and traffic control following storms, spills, and incidents. ODOT is committed to providing a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that supports Oregon's communities and economy, and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
Requirements
- Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training; OR One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.
- 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).
- A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required.
- Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods.
- 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.
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.
- A current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) is preferred.
- 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 30 minutes to 3014 Island Ave., La Grande, OR 97850.
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid leave
- Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
