Highway Maintenance Specialist; Seasonal

Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal)

Oregon Department of Transportation – Delivery and Operations Division – Region 4 – Maintenance Crew – Maupin (Warm Springs Junction)

Initial Posting Date: 11/07/2025

Final date to receive applications: 01/05/2026

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Salary Range: $4,207 - $5,842 per month

Position Type:
Employee (Seasonal – approximately 6 months)

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal)

Join our hardworking Warm Springs maintenance crew and help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe. Your primary duties will include emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more.

• Assist with 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.
• Maintain wooded areas including 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.
• 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, email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Salary determined by an equal pay assessment based on application materials.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

• 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.

CDL-A

Required:

The position requires the use of a commercial motor vehicle. Applicants must possess a current, valid CDL-A with no air brake, 5th wheel, or manual transmission restrictions, and must obtain or already hold a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire. A valid driver license and acceptable driving record are required.

Background checks will be conducted, including FMCSA Clearinghouse registration and full query checks for final candidates.

A maximum 45‑minute response time to emergency call‑outs is required.

• Experience working on a team.
• Experience effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Experience leading projects or tasks.
• Experience using Word, Excel or Adobe.

• Complete the following required steps:
• Fill out the application or attach a resume. Ensure experience fields contain dates (MM/YYYY). Contact the recruiter if you have questions.
• Complete the questionnaire and answer all checkbox-style questions before submitting.
• After submitting, respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. Follow additional steps as directed.
• If you are a veteran, upload your documents after submission. Do not attach military service documents to the application.

• Call 503‑910‑6372 or email ODOTRecruitment
  
  CCgon.gov.

• No visa sponsorship is offered.
• Applicants must complete the I‑9 form; the position does not use E‑Verify.
• Applicant data gathering follows ODOT policies; age, date of birth, and education dates are not required.
• Recruitment may be used to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• Final candidates will undergo name-based criminal background checks, driver license, LEDS, and education verification as required.
• Employees will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation and Advancement Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions about EEO/AA/ADA, call 1‑877‑336‑6368 or contact ODOT Recruitment at 503‑986‑3700.

Oregon Relay Service can be reached at 7‑1‑1.