Bend Highway Maintenance Pro — Snow & Safety

Oregon Department of Transportation; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Bend, OR seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist to join the regional crew. You will operate equipment to maintain roadways, bridges, and structures, assist in emergency cleanup, and support traffic control after storms and incidents.

The role requires CDL-A or the ability to obtain it, with tanker endorsement, plus driving record checks. Expect exposure to varied weather, lifting up to 60 pounds, and possible after-hours availability.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.
• Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training.
• Current, valid CDL-A with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 60 days and CDL-A with tanker endorsement within six months.
• Valid driver license and driving record checks will be conducted for final candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weather-related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to clear roadways.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment to maintain and repair surfaces.
• Perform minor surface repairs including pothole and concrete patching.
• Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, barriers and milepost markers.
• Clear debris, brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.
• Maintain drainage systems and repair culverts and erosion features.
• Maintain wooded areas including tree and shrub maintenance.
• Be prepared for emergency calls after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Snowplow operation

Traffic control

Education

Commercial driver's license A with tanker endorsement

Public pesticide applicator license

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation in Bend, OR seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist to join the regional crew. You will operate equipment to maintain roadways, bridges, and structures, assist in emergency cleanup, and support traffic control after storms and incidents.

The role requires CDL-A or the ability to obtain it, with tanker endorsement, plus driving record checks. Expect exposure to varied weather, lifting up to 60 pounds, and possible after-hours availability.