Highway Maintenance Specialist; Seasonal

Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal)

Apply for the Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) role at Oregon Department of Transportation.

Initial Posting Date: 01/02/2026
Final date to receive applications: 01/20/2026
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range: $4,207 - $5,842
Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal)

• Respond to weather related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to clear snow from roadways.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair various surfaces.
• Perform minor surface repairs including pothole and concrete patching and small inlay work.
• Clear debris, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.
• Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers.
• Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion.
• Service and repair tools and motorized equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance including janitorial work, landscaping, painting and light carpentry.
• 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.

One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work.

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

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 restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions to be considered eligible for this position. You must also have or be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.

A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre‑employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.

As of Sept. 29, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rescinded prior guidance that allowed state DMVs to issue limited term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). This may impact candidates applying for positions that require a CDL.

This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 37851 Highway 140W (MP 36.96), Klamath Falls, OR 97603 for emergency call‑outs.

• Experience in road maintenance, construction or in a maintenance training program such as ODOT High School to Highway program, ODOT/ODF Fire and Ice program, Job Corps, etc.
• Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders or dump trucks.
• Experience working on a team.
• Experience working with minimal supervision.
• Experience making decisions during stressful situations.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and more.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

• Complete the following required steps:
  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the “Need help?” section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox‑style questions before submitting your application.
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity…