Highway Maintenance Pro: Keep Roads Safe & Clear

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

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Warrenton is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist to operate heavy and light equipment for road, bridge and structure maintenance. You will assist with weather emergencies, perform minor repairs and support drainage and vegetation management.

Role requires CDL-A with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain, and a willingness to work after hours for emergencies. Benefits include holidays and paid leave, with salary described in the range below.

Qualifications

• One year of highway maintenance experience OR two years in landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, or construction.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair 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.
• May need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather related purposes.

Skills

Highway maintenance experience

Heavy equipment operation

CDL-A with tanker endorsement

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation in Warrenton is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist to operate heavy and light equipment for road, bridge and structure maintenance. You will assist with weather emergencies, perform minor repairs and support drainage and vegetation management.

Role requires CDL-A with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain, and a willingness to work after hours for emergencies. Benefits include holidays and paid leave, with salary described in the range below.