Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) (Multiple Positions)

State of Oregon•Bend, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Delivery and Operations Division, Region 4 Maintenance Crew in Bend is hiring two seasonal Highway Maintenance Specialists. The positions are expected to last approximately six months from the date of hire. Seasonal positions are regular-status, benefits-eligible positions that occur, terminate, and recur periodically or regularly. The role helps maintain and repair Oregon roadways, highways, bridges, and structures, and supports traveler safety through emergency cleanup and traffic control following storms, spills, and other incidents. Duties include operating heavy and light equipment, performing roadway and roadside maintenance, and assisting with weather-related emergencies. The position requires a response time of no more than 45 minutes to 63055 N. Highway 97, Bend, Oregon, for emergency call-outs. The work may involve after-hours, weekend, and holiday availability for emergencies, on-call needs, and weather-related purposes. The work includes exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides, and hazardous waste materials. Employees must be able to move over rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and may need to lift 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, no air brake restrictions, no fifth-wheel restrictions, and no manual-transmission restrictions; or be able to obtain 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's license and an acceptable driving record.
Meet the maximum 45-minute response time to 63055 N. Highway 97, Bend, Oregon, for emergency call-outs.
Be able to move around rough terrain and bend and stoop for extended periods; may need to lift up to 60 pounds.
Be available after hours, on weekends, and holidays as 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.
Verbal and written communication skills.

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 road 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.
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, and incidents.