Seasonal Highway Maintenance Tech — Snowplow & Repairs

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

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Maupin, OR seeks a Transportation Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) to work with the Warm Springs crew. You will operate plows, perform repairs on road surfaces, and assist during weather emergencies as part of a 6-month seasonal assignment.

The role requires CDL-B or CDL-A and the ability to obtain CDL-A within six months. Applications close after screening on 11/02/2026.

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 with tanker endorsement and ability to obtain CDL-A within six months; training costs covered by employer.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to clear snow.
• Maintain and repair road surfaces using heavy and light equipment.
• Perform pothole and concrete patching; minor inlay work.
• Maintain drainage; repair culverts and erosion.
• Assist with weather emergencies and emergency response.

Skills

Highway maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Effective communication

Tools

Hand tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation in Maupin, OR seeks a Transportation Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) to work with the Warm Springs crew. You will operate plows, perform repairs on road surfaces, and assist during weather emergencies as part of a 6-month seasonal assignment.

The role requires CDL-B or CDL-A and the ability to obtain CDL-A within six months. Applications close after screening on 11/02/2026.