Highway Maintenance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, and structures
• Assist with weather-related emergencies, including operating snowplows and deicer trucks to clear roadways
• Perform minor surface repairs such as pothole patching, concrete patching, and small inlay work
• Maintain roadside areas by clearing debris, mowing grass, spraying vegetation, and managing wooded areas
• Maintain and repair infrastructure including fences, guardrails, concrete barriers, and milepost markers
• Maintain drainage systems by digging and cleaning ditches and repairing culverts and inlets
• Service and repair tools and motorized equipment
• Respond to emergency call-outs, which may include after-hours, weekend, or holiday work

Requirements

• One year of highway maintenance experience OR two years of experience in landscaping, construction, mechanical, farming, or logging
• Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to acquire a CDL-A with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire
• Ability to respond to emergency call-outs within 45 minutes of the Salem, OR facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in road maintenance, construction, or specialized maintenance training programs
• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment
• Experience working safely in hazardous or changing environmental conditions

Benefits

• Comprehensive base salary with potential for increase if PERS eligible
• Work/life balance including 11 paid holidays per year and flexible work schedules
• Paid leave and various state employee benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

About the Company

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) provides a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.