Seasonal Highway Maintenance Tech

State of Oregon; Oregon, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RV hookups

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) to join the Mitchell maintenance crew. You will operate equipment to maintain and repair roadways, bridges and structures, and assist with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms and incidents.

This is a six-month seasonal position with benefits eligibility, located at Mitchell, Oregon, and includes opportunities to support weather-related operations and road safety across diverse conditions.

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

• 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.
• Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers.
• Clear debris, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.
• 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.
• Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste materials is expected.
• Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods and may need to lift up to 60 pounds.
• May need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather related purposes.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

Skills

Highway maintenance experience

General maintenance experience

Job description

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) to join the Mitchell maintenance crew. You will operate equipment to maintain and repair roadways, bridges and structures, and assist with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms and incidents.

This is a six-month seasonal position with benefits eligibility, located at Mitchell, Oregon, and includes opportunities to support weather-related operations and road safety across diverse conditions.