Government Camp High School To Highway Trainee

Eastern Oregon Workforce Board

Government Camp, OR, US
Base: $3,952 pm starting; $4,124 pm after six mont...
Onsite
Manual labor for roadway repair
Operation of heavy equipment
Work in all weather conditions
This one year training program is for recent or soon to be high school graduates and alternative school graduates to learn about state government, highway maintenance and construction work

Job Summary

  • This one year training program is for recent or soon to be high school graduates and alternative school graduates to learn about state government, highway maintenance and construction work.
  • Trainees receive hands-on training including safety rules, job hazard assessments, radio communication, crash response, and CDL training.
  • As a full-time limited duration employee, you are eligible for health benefits, sick leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits after six months, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

Matching Summary

This one year training program is for recent or soon to be high school graduates and alternative school graduates to learn about state government, highway maintenance and construction work.

Salary

Base: $3,952 per month starting; $4,124 per month after six months; $4,312 to $5,988 per month after program completion; Benefits: health, sick leave, paid holidays, retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • manual labor for roadway repair
  • operation of heavy equipment
  • work in all weather conditions
  • traffic control and flagging
  • maintenance of highway structures
  • commercial driver license training

Nice-to-have

  • teamwork experience
  • following directions
  • experience with farming or landscaping equipment

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED between Jan 1, 2023 and Jul 1, 2026
  • Ability to obtain Class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire
  • Must be 18 years old with one year driving experience by Sept 1, 2026
  • Valid Oregon driver license at time of hire
  • Maximum 45 minute emergency response time to Government Camp location
  • Ability to obtain CDL-A with tanker endorsement within six months or possess valid CDL-A with endorsements
  • Acceptable driving record and pre-employment driving checks

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US; valid Oregon driver license required

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