Roadway Maintenance Specialist — Snow & Repairs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist in McKenzie Bridge. The role involves operating a range of equipment to keep roadways safe and functional, performing repairs, and supporting weather-related maintenance operations.

The position requires CDL-A with tanker endorsement preferred, heavy lifting, and the ability to work under varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Two years of general landscaping/maintenance experience or training.
• Experience with highway maintenance tasks is preferred.
• Winter maintenance experience (sanding, deicing) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment to maintain and repair road surfaces.
• Perform minor surface repairs, pothole patching and small inlay work.
• Clear debris, mow grass, spray roadside vegetation and maintain drainage systems.
• Maintain fences, guardrails, barriers and milepost markers.
• Inspect and repair culverts, ditches and erosion control structures.
• Engage in routine maintenance including janitorial tasks, landscaping, painting and light carpentry.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Tools

CDL-A (tanker endorsement)

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist in McKenzie Bridge. The role involves operating a range of equipment to keep roadways safe and functional, performing repairs, and supporting weather-related maintenance operations.

The position requires CDL-A with tanker endorsement preferred, heavy lifting, and the ability to work under varied weather conditions.