Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Delivery and Operations Division, Region 4, is hiring a seasonal Highway Maintenance Specialist for its Chiloquin maintenance crew. The position operates equipment to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, and other structures, and assists with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, and other incidents. It is 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. Work includes responding to weather-related emergencies; clearing snow; maintaining and repairing road and roadside features; vegetation and drainage work; servicing tools and motorized equipment; and performing minor facility and grounds maintenance. The work may involve noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides, hazardous waste, rough terrain, prolonged bending and stooping, and lifting up to 60 pounds. The employee may need to be available after hours, on weekends, and holidays for emergencies, on-call needs, and weather-related purposes. The position requires a maximum 45-minute response time to 606 Chocktoot, Chiloquin, OR 97624 for emergency call-outs.
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.
- Current, valid CDL-A with no air brake, 5th wheel, or manual transmission restrictions.
- Have or be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
- Valid U.S. driver license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to meet a maximum 45-minute response time to 606 Chocktoot, Chiloquin, OR 97624 for emergency call-outs.
- Ability to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and 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 a maintenance training program such as ODOT High School to Highway, ODOT/ODF Fire and Ice, or Job Corps.
- 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
- Respond to 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 and other infrastructure.
- Perform minor surface repairs, including pothole and concrete patching and small inlay work.
- Clear debris and 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, including replanting, pruning, thinning, and 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, and other incidents.
Benefits
- Benefits-eligible seasonal position.
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid leave.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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