Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal)

State of Oregon

1d•$4,312 - $5,988•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring a seasonal Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 for its Government Camp maintenance crew in the Delivery & Operations Division, Region 1. The employee operates equipment and tools to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, structures, and related roadside infrastructure, and supports emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, and other incidents. The seasonal position 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. The work includes operating heavy and light equipment, clearing snow, making minor surface repairs, maintaining roadside vegetation and infrastructure, servicing equipment, and performing light facility and grounds maintenance. The role involves exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides, and hazardous waste materials. Employees must be able to navigate rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and may need to lift up to 60 pounds. The position may require after-hours, weekend, and holiday availability for emergency, on-call, and weather-related purposes. It also requires a maximum 45-minute response time to 90300 E Hwy 26, Government Camp, Oregon, 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.
Must meet the maximum 45-minute response time to 90300 E Hwy 26, Government Camp, Oregon, for emergency call-outs.
Must have a current, valid 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 a tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within six months of hire. ODOT will cover training costs.
A valid driver license and acceptable driving record are required.
Must complete applicable pre-employment driving-record checks, including FMCSA Clearinghouse registration and full query check; current employees are subject to annual query checks.
Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and potentially lift up to 60 pounds.
Must be available after hours, on weekends, and holidays when needed for emergencies, on-call duties, or weather-related purposes.
Must be able to meet the job's physical and environmental conditions, including exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides, and hazardous waste materials.

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 plowing snow.
Experience operating dump trucks and other heavy equipment, such as front-end loaders, skid steers, and excavators.
Experience driving in adverse weather and hazardous road conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair roadways and other 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 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 through 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, incidents, and other events.