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Highway Maintenance Specialist

Highway Maintenance Specialist

State of OregonYoncalla, OR, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Highway Maintenance Specialist

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 Highway Maintenance Specialist Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division Region 3 North Douglas Maintenance Crew District 7 Yoncalla

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role : Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking North Douglas maintenance crew as a highway maintenance specialist to help keep Oregons 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!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregons communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

A day in the life :

  • Operate a variety of 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, clear 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 which includes 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.
  • Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste materials 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.

Whats in it for you :

  • Work / life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
  • Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials.
  • The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
  • Minimum qualifications :

  • 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.
  • Special qualifications :

  • This position requires a maximum 30 minute response time to 5443 Eagle Valley Rd, Yoncalla, OR 97499 for emergency call-outs.
  • Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business. You must possess a current, valid commercial drivers 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. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.
  • What wed like to see :

  • A current, valid commercial drivers license A (CDL-A), CDL-B or a CDL permit, is preferred.
  • Right of way, highway maintenance or construction experience.
  • 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 completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy vehicles or equipment.
  • How to apply :

  • Complete the following required steps :
  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM / YYYY) for each employer.
  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
  • After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
  • If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
  • Need help?

  • For questions, call 503-930-6376 or email ODOTRecruitmentSS@odot.oregon.gov.
  • Additional information :

  • We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required.
  • The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
  • We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
  • We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and / or education verification as required for the position.
  • You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
  • ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO / AA / ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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