Seasonal Striping & Highway Maintenance Specialist

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

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation in Bend seeks a Striping/Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position) for a limited duration. You will operate equipment to maintain and repair roadways, apply striping, and support emergency response with weather-related incidents.

Based in Bend with a six-month split between the Bend striping and highway maintenance crews, this temporary appointment ends after about one year but may become permanent.

Qualifications

• Experience in road maintenance or related field.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment safely.
• Strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and light equipment to maintain and stripe roadways.
• Apply and replace striping and legends; remove old paint when needed.
• Assist with weather-related emergencies and snow/ice control.
• Maintain and repair roadways and associated infrastructure.
• Follow safety protocols and wear required PPE.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Job description

The Oregon Department of Transportation in Bend seeks a Striping/Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position) for a limited duration. You will operate equipment to maintain and repair roadways, apply striping, and support emergency response with weather-related incidents.

Based in Bend with a six-month split between the Bend striping and highway maintenance crews, this temporary appointment ends after about one year but may become permanent.