Striping/Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position) (Limited Duration)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 for a split position with its Bend striping and highway maintenance crews. The employee will be based out of the Bend striping maintenance crew and work with the Bend highway maintenance crew for six months each year. The role operates equipment to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, structures, roadway striping and legends, and supports emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents, and other events. This is a limited-duration, benefits-eligible appointment expected to end after approximately one year or sooner, with the potential to become permanent. The position is based in Bend, Oregon, and requires a maximum 45-minute response time to the specified Bend address for emergency call-outs. Work may involve noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides, hazardous waste, rough terrain, and extended periods of bending and stooping. Employees may need to lift up to 60 pounds and be available after hours, on weekends, and holidays for emergencies, on-call needs, and weather-related purposes.
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 and no air-brake, fifth-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.
- A valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record.
- Be able to meet the maximum 45-minute response time to 63055 N. Highway 97, Bend, OR 97703 for emergency call-outs.
- Be able 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.
- A current, valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL-A).
- Experience working on a team.
- Experience prioritizing safety.
- Experience communicating effectively and professionally with contractors, engineers, crew members, or the public.
- Experience traveling or driving for work.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and replace roadway striping and legends.
- Remove existing paint using sand-blasting or grinding equipment.
- Service and repair tools and motorized equipment.
- Assist with weather-related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks, and other equipment to clear snow from roadways.
- Maintain and repair roadways and highways.
- Assist with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents, and other events.
Benefits
- Benefits-eligible limited-duration appointment.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid leave.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.
- Salary range increases by 6.95% for participating PERS members or when the employee becomes PERS eligible.
- ODOT-covered training costs for acquiring the required commercial driver credentials, under the stated conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
