Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) (Multiple Positions)

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

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Seasonal Highway Maintenance Specialist to support the Warm Springs/Maupin area. You will assist with weather emergencies, operate snowplows, and perform road maintenance and repairs to keep highways safe for travelers.

The role requires CDL-A with tanker endorsement and experience in heavy equipment, with potential benefits and a 6-month seasonal schedule. Join a dedicated team serving Oregon’s transportation needs.

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.
• CDL-A required with tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
• Must have or obtain tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
• CDL-A with no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions.

Responsibilities

• 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 surfaces.
• Perform minor surface repairs including pothole and concrete patching and small inlay work.
• Clear debris, brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.
• Maintain drainage systems and repair culverts and erosion.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Snowplows operation

Road maintenance

Teamwork

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe

Job description

Job Overview

Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) (Multiple Positions)

Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery and Operations Division – Region 4 Maintenance Crew Maupin (Warm Springs) The role: Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Warm Springs 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 encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

This is a seasonal position that is expected to last approximately 6 months from date of hire. Seasonal positions are regular status, benefits eligible positions, which occur, terminate and recur periodically or regularly.

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

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.
• Clear debris, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.
• Maintain wooded areas which includes replanting, pruning, thinning or trimming trees, shrubs and groundcover.
• Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion.
• 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

Salary Range: $4,312 - $5,988 (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%.

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

• CDL-A Required: Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business.
• You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions to be considered eligible for this position.
• You must also have or be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Desired Experience

• 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.
• Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders or dump trucks.
• Experience working on a team.
• Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Computer experience including using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Adobe.

Eligibility and Compliance

• We do not offer visa sponsorship.
• If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I‑9 form confirming you are able to work in the U.S.
• We are not an E‑Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E‑Verify participation is required.
• 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.
• Applicants may be subject to background checks and additional pre‑employment checks 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).
• You may receive preference if you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember.
• Position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 71739 Highway 216, Maupin, OR 97037 for emergency call‑outs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent 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, 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.

Company 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.”

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