Roadway Maintenance & Emergency Response Lead

Oregon Department of Transportation

Roseburg (OR)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 67,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Union representation

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation invites applications for the Highway Maintenance Specialist role in Roseburg, OR. You will operate heavy and light equipment and support maintenance of roadways, bridges, and related structures, with duties including emergency response and snow removal to keep travelers safe.

We seek candidates with basic highway maintenance experience and broader landscaping/mechanical/maintenance backgrounds.

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.

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.