Highway Maintenance Specialist

Job Description Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 2 District 5 McKenzie Bridge The Role Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking McKenzie Bridge 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! We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. Initial Posting Date 10/08/2026 Application Deadline 10/29/2026 Agency Department of Transportation Salary Range $4,312 - $5,988 Position Type Employee Position Title Highway Maintenance Specialist A Day In The Life 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. To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. What’s In It For You 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! Minimum Qualifications Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training. OR One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work. Special Qualifications This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 56377 N. Bank Road, McKenzie Bridge Oregon 97413 for emergency call-outs. 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 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 (ODOT will cover training costs) to be considered eligible for this position. A valid U.S. 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. What We’d Like To See If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward. 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. 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 completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy vehicles or equipment. Need help? For questions, call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Additional Information 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Oregon