Highway Maintenance Specialist (On-site Housing Available)

State of Oregon; Brothers (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

11 paid holidays a year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery and Operations Division, Region 4 Maintenance Crew in Brothers, seeks a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 - Highway Maintenance Specialist (On-site Housing Available). You will operate equipment to maintain roadways, respond to weather-related emergencies and support traveler safety.

This on-site role requires a CDL-A with tanker endorsement and maintenance experience, with benefits including on-site housing, paid holidays, and a competitive

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.
• CDL-A with tanker endorsement required; water/air brake restrictions are disqualifying.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to maintain and repair roadways, bridges and structures.
• Assist with weather emergencies, snowplows, deicer trucks and related equipment.
• Perform minor surface repairs including pothole and concrete patching.
• Maintain fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers.
• Maintain drainage systems and repair culverts, inlets and erosion.
• Complete janitorial, landscaping, painting and light carpentry tasks as needed.

Skills

CDL-A with tanker endorsement

Ability to obtain CDL-A with tanker

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 10/12/2026 Application Deadline: 10/26/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Salary Range: $4,312 - $5,988 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Highway Maintenance Specialist (On-site Housing Available)

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 - Highway Maintenance Specialist (On-site Housing Available)

Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery and Operations Division - Region 4 Maintenance Crew Brothers

The role

Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Brothers 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.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive.

We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

A day in the life

Assist with weather related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to clear snow from roadways.

Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair various surfaces.

Perform minor surface repairs including pothole and concrete patching and small inlay work.

Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers.

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.

What’s 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. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• 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.
• Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training.

Special qualifications

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