Bridge Maintenance Specialist

Initial Posting Date:

09/29/2026

Final date to receive applications:

10/13/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$4,312 - $5,988

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Bridge Maintenance Specialist

Job Description:

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Bridge Maintenance Specialist

Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 4
Maintenance Crew
Klamath Falls

The role:

Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Klamath Falls 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!

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.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile .

A day in the life:

• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain, repair, reconstruct and strengthen wooden, steel and concrete bridges and culverts.
• Construct and place rigging and scaffolding.
• Perform concrete demolition, masonry work, steel work, woodwork and paint work.
• Perform inspections of structures for repairs.
• Assist with weather related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to clear snow from roadways.
• Perform minor surface repairs including pothole and concrete patching and small inlay work.
• Clear debris, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.
• Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion.
• Exposure to noise, extreme heights of up to 250 feet, 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.
• Must be able to travel and stay out of town for overnight travel.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email
  ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov .

What’s in it for you:

• 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!

Minimum qualifications:

One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work;

OR

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

Special qualifications:

• CDL-A
  
  Required:
  
  Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business. You must possess a current, valid commercial driver’s license A (CDL-A) with no air brake…