The Dalles High School To Highway Trainee - Bridge

Eastern Oregon Workforce Board

The Dalles, USA
Base: $3,952pmnth increasing to $4,124pmnth after ...
Onsite
Manual labor on roadway surfaces
Weather-related operations
Traffic control setup
This one year training program is for recent or soon to be high school graduates and alternative school graduates, offering hands-on training in highway maintenance and bridge maintenance

Job Summary

  • This one year training program is for recent or soon to be high school graduates and alternative school graduates, offering hands-on training in highway maintenance and bridge maintenance.
  • Trainees will learn about state government, highway maintenance and construction work, with opportunities to work and learn outdoors as part of a team while working closely with a mentor.
  • As a full-time limited duration employee, you are eligible for health benefits, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and after six months of employment, retirement benefits and enrollment in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan.

Matching Summary

This one year training program is for recent or soon to be high school graduates and alternative school graduates, offering hands-on training in highway maintenance and bridge maintenance.

Salary

Base: $3,952/month increasing to $4,124/month after six months; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health benefits, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, retirement benefits after six months

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manual labor on roadway surfaces
  • Weather-related operations
  • Traffic control setup
  • Roadside vegetation management
  • Bridge maintenance work
  • Work in extreme heights
  • Lift up to 100 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • Experience using tools or equipment
  • Experience working on a team
  • Experience following directions

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED by July 1, 2026
  • Ability to obtain Class A CDL learner permit within 60 days
  • Ability to obtain Class A CDL with endorsements within six months
  • 18 years of age by September 1, 2026
  • One year of driving experience
  • Valid Oregon driver license
  • Maximum 30 minute response time to The Dalles

Work Rights

Must be able to work in the US

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