Highway Maintenance Specialist; Split Position

Position Title

Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position)

Initial Posting Date: 05/27/2026

Final date to receive applications: 06/10/2026

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Salary Range: $4,312 - $5,988

Position Type:
Employee

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 involves operating equipment to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges, and structures. This split position is based at La Grande Maintenance Station for 7 months and at Elgin Maintenance Station for 5 months each year. Eligibility for mileage reimbursements is dependent on miles traveled from reporting locations.

• 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, email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
• 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.
• 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.

• Maximum 30 minute response time to 3014 Island Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 for emergency call‑outs during the summer season.
• Maximum 30 minute response time to 1800 Hwy 204, Elgin, OR 97827 for emergency call‑outs during the winter season.
• 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 transmission restrictions, OR have the ability to acquire a class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and a CDL‑A with a tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within six months of hire.
• A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required. Pre‑employment driving record checks, FMCSA clearinghouse registration, and queries are conducted.
• Federal policy changes regarding CDL eligibility may impact candidates; refer to the FMCSA announcement and FAQ.

• Experience in road maintenance, construction, or maintenance training programs.
• A current, valid commercial driver’s license A (CDL‑A) is preferred.
• Winter maintenance experience such as sanding, deicing or using snow blowers or snowplows.
• Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders, or dump trucks.
• Experience working in hazardous…