Highway Maintenance Specialist

State of Oregon; City of Albany (NY); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Work/life balance

11 paid holidays a year

flexible work schedules

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Zusammenfassung

The Oregon Department of Transportation, Delivery & Operations Division – Region 2 Maintenance Crew Albany, is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist. This employee role involves operating heavy and light equipment to maintain roadways, bridges, and structures, and supporting emergency response and traffic control after storms or incidents.

You will perform routine surface repairs, vegetation control, and equipment maintenance while supporting weather-related operations and the ongoing upkeep

Qualifikationen

• Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training; OR One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.
• Experience in road maintenance or related training is preferred.
• CDL-A with tanker endorsement is required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment operation

Snowplow operation

Road maintenance

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Highway maintenance experience or equivalent training

Tools

CDL-A with tanker endorsement

CDL-A without air brake restrictions (or ability to obtain)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

Position Title: Highway Maintenance Specialist

Position Type: Employee

Salary Range: $4,312 - $5,988

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 2 Maintenance Crew Albany

Role Summary

Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking location maintenance crew and help keep Oregon’s 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!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.


• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.


• 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

• Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training; OR One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.

Special Qualifications

• This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 1100 Goldfish Farm Rd SE in Albany, OR 97322 for emergency call-outs.


• You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's 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 U.S. 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.


• As of Sept. 29, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rescinded prior guidance that allowed state DMVs to issue limited term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). As a result, individuals who hold a lawful employment authorization document (EAD) are no longer eligible to obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) or commercial driver’s license (CDL). This federal policy change may impact candidates applying for positions that require a CDL. For more information, please refer to the FMCSA announcement and the accompanying FAQ.

Desired Attributes

• 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.


• A current, valid commercial driver’s license A (CDL-A) is preferred.


• Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders or dump trucks.


• Experience working in conditions that may be hazardous.


• Experience working on a team.

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 [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. 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.

Employer Culture and Values

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”