Impactful Highway Maintenance Tech (Limited Duration)

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

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation in La Pine, OR is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist (Limited Duration). You will operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to maintain roadways and perform pothole repairs, debris clearance and vegetation management. This limited-duration role ends by June 30, 2027, with potential to become permanent and benefits eligibility.

A valid CDL-B is required; CDL-A with tanker endorsement may be needed within six months. A U.S.

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-B or CDL-A required: must obtain CDL-A with tanker endorsement within six months of hire; no air brake restrictions; no manual transmission restrictions; ODOT pays training costs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to 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 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.

Tools

CDL-B

CDL-A with tanker endorsement

Job description

The Oregon Department of Transportation in La Pine, OR is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist (Limited Duration). You will operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to maintain roadways and perform pothole repairs, debris clearance and vegetation management. This limited-duration role ends by June 30, 2027, with potential to become permanent and benefits eligibility.

A valid CDL-B is required; CDL-A with tanker endorsement may be needed within six months. A U.S.