Striping/Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position) (Multiple Positions)

State of Oregon • Greendale, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Striping/Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position) (Multiple Positions) Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery and Operations Division – Region 4 Maintenance Crew Bend The role: Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Bend maintenance crew and help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe! As part of our team, you will operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges and structures. You will also help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more! Apply today! These split positions will be based out of the Bend highway crew in the winter months and will also work out of the Bend striping crew for the remaining 6 months each year. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. A day in the life: Operate a variety of 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. Perform traffic control and emergency assistance. Maintain and repair delineators and milepost markers. Perform paving operations and sign maintenance. Perform minor maintenance including janitorial work, landscaping, painting and light carpentry. Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous materials such as epoxy, paints, thermoplastics, thinners and acetones is expected. Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods and may need to lift up to 60 pounds. May need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call 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.
• You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions, OR 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) to be considered eligible for this position.
• A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.
• This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 63055 N Highway 97, Bend, OR 97703 for emergency call-outs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in road maintenance, construction or in a maintenance training program such as ODOT High School to Highway program, ODOT/ODF Fire and Ice program, Job Corps, etc.
• A current, valid commercial driver’s license A (CDL-A) is preferred.
• Experience working on a team.
• Experience prioritizing safety when there’s health, sanitation or other hazards present.
• Experience communicating effectively and professionally with contractors, engineers, crew members and the public.
• Experience traveling or driving for work.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of 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.
• Perform traffic control and emergency assistance.
• Maintain and repair delineators and milepost markers.
• Perform paving operations and sign maintenance.
• Perform minor maintenance including janitorial work, landscaping, painting and light carpentry.

Benefits

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees