Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position)

Apply, maintain and/or replace roadway/highway striping and/or legends.

Use sand blasting or grinding equipment to remove existing paint, epoxy, thermoplastics, 3-M tapes and Dura Stripe.

Read and interpret plans and layouts for projects.

Review problem areas and flag for striping operations.

Service and repair tools and motorized equipment.

Keep roads and facilities clear and safe in winter—do snow removal, deicing and sanding.

Work a wide variety of equipment and get your boots on the ground to repair roadway surfaces and shoulders.

Set out temporary traffic control signs and devices and flag traffic to protect the traveling public and work crews.

Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches, repair culverts, inlets and erosion.

Clear debris, build and repair fences, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.

Repair guardrails, milepost markers and fences.

Perform minor building maintenance including janitorial, landscaping, painting and light carpentry.

Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, dangerous equipment, pesticides, fertilizers and hazardous waste materials is expected.

Must be able to walk, stand, 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 .

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the we offer.

Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our .

Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non- participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Please review the page for more details.

opportunity!

One year of experience performing basic Highway Maintenance work

Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training.

45 minute response time to the Region 1 Striping at 620 West Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060 during the summer.

45 minute response time to the Cascade Locks maintenance station at 60 NE Forest Ln, Cascade Locks, OR 97014 during the winter.

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 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 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.

Experience with Highway Maintenance, construction, striping or pavement markings.

Experience operating dump trucks and other heave equipment (front end loaders, skid steers, excavators, etc.)

Snow removal experience (using snow blowers, snow plows, sanding or deicing)

Basic computer skills.

Experience driving in adverse weather and hazardous road conditions.

Complete the following required steps:

After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

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For questions, call 503-586-6863 or email

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]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.

We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. 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).