Highway Maintenance Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

11 paid holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Human Services is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Warrenton to maintain and repair roads, highways, and bridges. You'll help with emergency cleanup and operate equipment such as snowplows.

Position requires a valid CDL-A and offers a diverse range of responsibilities including minor repairs and equipment maintenance, alongside excellent benefits such as paid holidays and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 1 year of basic highway maintenance experience or 2 years of maintenance-related experience.
• Must possess a valid CDL-A with tanker endorsement or obtain a learner's permit.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for roadway maintenance and repair.
• Assist with weather emergencies and clear snow from roadways.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Emergency response

Landscaping

Maintenance work

Driving skills

Tools

Snowplow

Deicer trucks

Motorized equipment

Job description

Highway Maintenance Specialist

Position Type: Employee Position

Location: Warrenton, Oregon, Region 2, Delivery & Operations Division – Highway Maintenance

Salary Range: $4,312 - $5,988 per month (non-PERS monthly salary range; PERS members increase by 6.95%)

Job Summary

Join our hardworking Warrenton 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.

Key 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.
• Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste materials.
• 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.

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 45-minute response time to 1960 SE Dolphin Ave, Warrenton, Oregon 97146 for emergency call-outs.
• 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).
• A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required.
• Pre-employment driving records checks, FMCSA Clearinghouse registration and full query check for final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.

Benefits and Perks

• 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

Employment Information

We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Individuals hired will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form.

We are not an E-Verify participating employer.

Not required to provide age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates during application.

Background Check and Union

Final candidates will be subject to name-based criminal background checks, driver license checks, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required.

Appointed employees will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Equal Employment Opportunity

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

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, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process.

Veteran Preference

Applicants with a veteran record or who are a member of the Oregon National Guard may be granted preference.