Highway Maintenance Specialist; On-site

Highway Maintenance Specialist (On-site Housing Available)

Posted 5 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants. This range is provided by State of Oregon. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Initial Posting Date: 09/30/2025
• Final date to receive applications: 11/10/2025
• Agency: Department of Transportation
• Salary Range: $4,207 - $5,842
• Position Type: Employee
• Position Title: Highway Maintenance Specialist (On-site Housing Available)

Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Basque 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! Apply today!

Our next application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

The majority of the work performed by the person in this position will be performed in the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Region.

• If you are a current Malheur County resident, you will receive 5% preference for this recruitment unless you opt out of receiving the preference.
• A resident applicant who received preference and accepted the position must maintain residency in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following the hire date.
• Failure to maintain residency in Malheur County is considered a voluntary termination of employment from the position.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL‑A) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual…