Highway Maintenance Specialist; Limited

Job Summary

Highway Maintenance Specialist – Limited Duration (expected to end February 1, 2027). Responsible for maintaining and repairing roadways, highways, bridges, and structures in the Region 3 Shady Maintenance Crew, Roseburg.

• Operate heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair various road surfaces.
• Assist with weather‑related emergencies, operating snowplows, de‑icer trucks, and clear snow from roadways.
• Perform minor surface repairs, including pothole and concrete patching, inlay work.
• Clear debris, brush, mow grass, spray roadside vegetation, and maintain fences, guardrails, concrete barriers, and milepost markers.
• Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches, repair culverts, inlets, and erosion control.
• Maintain wooded areas: replant, prune, thin, or trim trees, shrubs, and ground cover.
• Service and repair tools and motorized equipment, perform minor maintenance including janitorial work, landscaping, painting, and light carpentry.
• Work in all weather conditions, handle noise, extreme heights, pesticides, and hazardous waste materials.
• Move around rough terrain, bend, stoop for extended periods, lift up to 60 pounds, and be available after hours, weekends, and holidays.

• 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.

• Current, valid Commercial Driver’s License A (CDL‑A) with tanker endorsement, no air brake or 5th wheel restrictions, and no manual transmission restrictions; OR ability to acquire a Class A CDL within 60 days of hire and remove restrictions within six months (training costs covered by ODOT).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to respond within 30 minutes to emergency call‑outs at 3339 Old Hwy 99 S., Roseburg, OR.

• Experience in road maintenance, construction, logging, farming, mechanical or maintenance training programs.
• Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment (tractors, excavators, loaders, dump trucks).
• Experience working in hazardous conditions and completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy vehicles or equipment.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced team environment with frequent changes.
• Experience using computers and inventory or electronic time systems.

• Work/life balance with 11 paid holidays, paid leave, and other benefits.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.
• Eligible for full benefits and designation as a benefits‑eligible appointment.

Complete the online application or attach a resume, include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer, and answer all questionnaire items. Submit the required application components, then follow the next steps within the application interface. For questions, contact 503‑930‑6376 or email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission, hiring, or employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For EEO/AA/ADA concerns, contact 1‑877‑336‑6368 (1‑877‑EEO‑ODOT).

This information is available in alternative formats by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503‑986‑3700;
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