Roadway Maintenance Pro: Emergency Response & Snowplow Ops

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

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation in Warrenton seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist to operate heavy and light equipment, perform road, bridge, and drainage repairs, and support weather-related emergency responses. You’ll work as part of the Warrenton crew delivering safe, reliable transportation and maintaining infrastructure.

Requirements include one year of highway maintenance experience or two years in related fields; a valid CDL-A with tanker endorsement is preferred.

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 preferred; training may be provided to eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and light equipment to maintain and repair road surfaces, bridges, and drainage.
• Assist with weather-related emergencies; operate snowplows and deicer trucks as needed.
• Perform minor surface repairs, pothole patching, and inlay work.
• Clear debris and vegetation; maintain fences, guardrails, and milepost markers.
• Service and repair tools and motorized equipment; perform light maintenance tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Road maintenance

Emergency response

Tools

CDL-A with tanker endorsement

Job description

The Oregon Department of Transportation in Warrenton seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist to operate heavy and light equipment, perform road, bridge, and drainage repairs, and support weather-related emergency responses. You’ll work as part of the Warrenton crew delivering safe, reliable transportation and maintaining infrastructure.

Requirements include one year of highway maintenance experience or two years in related fields; a valid CDL-A with tanker endorsement is preferred.