Striping/Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position) (Limited Duration)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 for its Bend maintenance crews. This split position is based with the Bend striping maintenance crew and also works with the Bend highway maintenance crew for six months each year. It involves operating equipment to maintain and repair roads, highways, bridges, and other structures, as well as helping with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, and other incidents. This is a limited-duration appointment expected to end after approximately one year or sooner. It is benefits eligible, has a designated maximum length of service, and may have the potential to become permanent. The role requires a maximum 45-minute response time to 63055 N. Highway 97, Bend, Oregon, for emergency call-outs. Work may involve noise, heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides, and hazardous waste. 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 needed for emergencies, on-call duties, 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 tanker endorsement and no air brake, fifth-wheel, or manual-transmission restrictions; or be able to acquire 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.
- A valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to meet a maximum 45-minute response time to 63055 N. Highway 97, Bend, OR 97703, for emergency call-outs.
- Ability to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods, and potentially lift up to 60 pounds.
- Availability after hours, on weekends, and holidays may be needed 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 sandblasting 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 roadways.
- Maintain and repair roadways and highways.
- Assist with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, and incidents.
Benefits
- Benefits-eligible limited-duration appointment.
- 11 paid holidays a year.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid leave.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
