Baker City High School To Highway Trainee

Eastern Oregon Workforce Board

Baker City, OR, US
Base: $3,952 pm starting, increases to $4,124 pm a...
Onsite
Highway maintenance and construction
Manual labor in outdoor conditions
Use of motorized equipment and tools
This one year training program is for recent or soon to be high school graduates and alternative school graduates to learn about state government and highway maintenance

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 and highway maintenance.
  • Trainees receive hands-on training including safety rules, job hazard assessments, first aid, and training to obtain a Class A commercial driver license.
  • As a full-time limited duration employee, you are eligible for health benefits, sick leave, paid holidays, retirement benefits after six months, and 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 to learn about state government and highway maintenance.

Salary

Base: $3,952 per month starting, increases to $4,124 per month after six months; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health benefits, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, retirement benefits after six months, Oregon Savings Growth Plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Highway maintenance and construction
  • Manual labor in outdoor conditions
  • Use of motorized equipment and tools
  • Traffic control and flagging
  • Snow removal and deicing operations
  • Work zone safety and hazard assessments

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 July 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 with acceptable driving record
  • Maximum 30 minute response time to Baker City location for emergencies
  • Ability to obtain CDL-A with tanker endorsement within six months or possess valid CDL-A with endorsements

Work Rights

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

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