Transportation Maintenance Specialist 1 – Striping Maintenance Specialist (Temporary) (Multiple Positions)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our hardworking Salem maintenance crew and help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe! As part of this team, you will operate equipment necessary to maintain and replace roadway striping and legends. You will also assist with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more. This job posting is for temporary positions and does not include the typical benefits available for permanent employees, though temporary employees may be eligible for employee health benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The Oregon Department of Transportation aims to 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.

Requirements

• Six months experience operating heavy or light motorized equipment, using hand and power tools, performing minor servicing of equipment, and applying safety procedures.
• Valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Maximum 45 minute response time to 2775 25th St. SE, Salem, OR 97302 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.
• Experience performing roadway striping or maintenance work.
• Experience reviewing, reading and interpreting striping plans.
• Experience working on a team.
• Basic computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to apply, maintain and replace striping and road markings.
• Remove existing paint using sand blasting or grinding equipment.
• Collaborate with contractors to determine layout of road markings and striping.
• Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers.
• Control traffic and clean up roadways in emergency situations.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid leave
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
• Temporary employees may be eligible for employee health benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed