Highway Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon•Mitchell, SD

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist for its Delivery and Operations Division, Region 4 Maintenance Crew in Mitchell. The role helps maintain and repair roads, highways, bridges, and other structures, and supports emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, and other incidents. The position involves operating a range of equipment and tools and may include emergency call-outs. RV hookups are available at the Mitchell maintenance station for a fee; they include electricity but not water or sewer. If not using the hookups, the employee must be able to respond within 45 minutes to 17655 W. Highway 26, Mitchell, OR 97750 for emergency call-outs. The work may involve 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. After-hours, weekend, and holiday availability may be required for emergency, on-call, and weather-related purposes. The position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

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 commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement and no air brake, 5th wheel, or manual transmission restrictions; alternatively, 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.
Possess a valid U.S. driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Be able to move over rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and lift up to 60 pounds.
Be available after hours, on weekends, and holidays when needed for emergency, on-call, and weather-related purposes.
If not using the station's RV hookups, be able to respond within a maximum of 45 minutes to the Mitchell maintenance station for emergency call-outs.

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 heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair various 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, and incidents.

Benefits

11 paid holidays a year.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid leave.
ODOT will cover training costs for the specified CDL qualifications.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.
RV hookups at the Mitchell maintenance station are available for a fee covering the leased spot and electricity; water and sewer services are not available.

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