Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal)

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5 Hermiston Maintenance Hermiston Position Title Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) Position Type Employee Salary Range $4,312 - $5,988 Duration Approximately 5 months from date of hire (November 2026). Location Hermiston, OR The role Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Hermiston maintenance crew as a Winter seasonal employee and help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe! ODOT’s maintenance and operations crews tackle the daily work needed to keep Oregon’s transportation system safe and open for travelers and freight. We’re here for day‑to‑day needs, extreme weather events and everything in between. Our goal is the same as yours: We want you to get where you need to go safely. Job Duties 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 groundcover. 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. What’s in it for you Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, 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. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Minimum qualifications 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. Special qualifications CDL‑A Required: Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business. You must possess a current, valid commercial driver’s license A (CDL‑A) with no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions to be considered eligible for this position. You must also have or be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre‑employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees. As of Sept. 29, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rescinded prior guidance that allowed state DMVs to issue limited term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). As a result, individuals who hold a lawful employment authorization document (EAD) are no longer eligible to obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) or commercial driver’s license (CDL). This federal policy change may impact candidates applying for positions that require a CDL. For more information, please refer to the FMCSA announcement and the accompanying FAQ. This position requires a maximum 60 minute response time to 1840 S Hwy 395, Hermiston, OR 97838 for emergency call‑outs. What we’d like to see Experience in road maintenance, construction or in a maintenance training program such as ODOT High School to Highway program, ODOT/ODF Fire and Ice program, Job Corps, etc. Winter maintenance experience such as sanding, deicing or using snow blowers or snowplows. Experience using hand tools and operating light or heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders or dump trucks. Experience working on a team and safe work practices while operating equipment. Experience with changing road conditions, weather changes, and emergency situations. Additional Information This recruitment will remain open until filled. We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I‑9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E‑Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E‑Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process. All applicants may be subject to additional pre‑employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position. You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidate. 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 or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Oregon