Highway Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon•Corvallis, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist for its Delivery & Operations Division, Region 2 Maintenance Crew in Corvallis. The role helps maintain safe roadways by operating equipment and tools to maintain and repair roads, highways, bridges, structures and related infrastructure. It also supports emergency cleanup and traffic control following storms, spills and other incidents. The position requires a response time of no more than 45 minutes to the Corvallis crew location for emergency call-outs and may require after-hours, weekend and holiday availability for emergencies, on-call needs and weather events. The work 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 requires a valid driver license and acceptable driving record, as well as a current CDL-A with tanker endorsement and specified restrictions removed, or the ability to obtain the required commercial credentials within the stated timeframes.

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.
Respond within a maximum of 45 minutes to 3700 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis, Oregon, for emergency call-outs.
Possess 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 tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within six months of hire. ODOT will cover training costs.
Have a valid driver license and acceptable driving record.
Be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and potentially lift up to 60 pounds.
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.
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 potentially hazardous conditions.
Ability to maintain effectiveness in changing environments, priorities, responsibilities, tasks or people.

Responsibilities

Operate 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 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 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 other incidents.