Highway Maintenance Specialist; Split Position

Position: Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position)
Initial Posting Date:05/27/2026

Application Deadline:06/10/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation Salary Range:$4,312 - $5,988

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position)

Job Description:

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position)
Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5

Maintenance Crew La Grande / Elgin

The role:

Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? 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 La Grande Maintenance Station for 7 months and will also be based out of the Elgin Maintenance Station for 5 months each year.

Eligibility for mileage reimbursements is dependent on the number of miles traveled from the reporting locations. Apply today and help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe!

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 and repair various surfaces.

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 and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers.

Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion.

Maintain wooded areas which includes replanting, pruning, thinning or trimming trees, shrubs and ground cover.

Service and repair tools and motorized equipment.

Perform minor maintenance including janitorial work, landscaping, painting and light carpentry.

Maintain, install and replace signs and sign posts according to rules and regulations for all types of highway signing including legends and panels on state highways systems.

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.

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!

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Minimum qualifications:

One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work;

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

Special qualifications:

This position requires a maximum 30 minute response time to 3014 Island Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 for emergency call-outs during the summer season.

This position requires a…