Cascade Locks High School To Highway Trainee

Eastern Oregon Workforce Board

Cascade Locks, OR, US
Base: $3,952 pm starting; increases to $4,124 pm a...
Onsite
Highway maintenance and construction
Manual labor in outdoor conditions
Operation of motorized equipment
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 will receive hands-on training including safety rules, job hazard assessments, radio communication, 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 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 to learn about state government and highway maintenance.

Salary

Base: $3,952 per month starting; increases to $4,124 per month after six months; post-program salary up to $5,988 per month; Benefits: health, sick leave, paid holidays, retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • highway maintenance and construction
  • manual labor in outdoor conditions
  • operation of motorized equipment
  • traffic control and flagging
  • work in all weather conditions
  • lifting up to 100 pounds

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
  • Maximum 45 minute response time to Cascade Locks, OR for emergencies
  • 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
  • Ability to obtain CDL-A with tanker endorsement within six months or possess valid CDL-A with endorsements
  • Valid Oregon driver license and acceptable driving record
  • Pre-employment driving record and FMCSA checks

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US; no visa sponsorship

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