Seasonal Highway Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation’s Santiam Junction maintenance crew seeks a Seasonal Highway Maintenance Specialist to support road and bridge upkeep with snow plow and deicing operations. You will contribute to emergency response and routine maintenance, ensuring safe travel for Oregon’s communities.

The role is seasonal, approximately six months from hire, with benefits eligibility and on-site housing considerations.

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 to maintain and repair surfaces.
• Assist with weather related emergencies and operate snowplows, de-icer trucks and other equipment to clear snow from roadways.
• Perform minor surface repairs including pothole patching and small inlay work.
• Clear debris, brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.
• Maintain drainage systems, fences, guardrails and milepost markers.
• Service and repair tools and motorized equipment.

Skills

Highway maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation’s Santiam Junction maintenance crew seeks a Seasonal Highway Maintenance Specialist to support road and bridge upkeep with snow plow and deicing operations. You will contribute to emergency response and routine maintenance, ensuring safe travel for Oregon’s communities.

The role is seasonal, approximately six months from hire, with benefits eligibility and on-site housing considerations.