Striping​/Highway Maintenance Specialist; Split Position); Limited

Striping/Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position) (Limited Duration)

10/19/2026

11/02/2026

Department of Transportation

$4,312 - $5,988

Employee

Striping/Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position) (Limited Duration)

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Striping/Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position) (Limited Duration)

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery and Operations Division – Region 4

Maintenance Crew

Bend

Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Bend maintenance crew and help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe! As part of our team, you will operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges and structures. You will also help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more!

This split position will be based out of the Bend striping maintenance crew and will also work out of the Bend highway maintenance crew for 6 months each year.

This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to end after approximately one year or before. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. This position has the potential to become permanent.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and replace roadway striping and legends.
• Remove existing paint using sand blasting or grinding equipment.
• Service and repair tools and motorized equipment.
• Assist with weather related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to clear snow from roadways.
• Maintain and repair roadways and highways.
• 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 ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.

Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training.

You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions,
OR have the…