Highway Maintenance Specialist (split Position)

Oregon Department of Transportation

La Grande, Oregon, USA
Base: $4,312 - $5,988 monthly; bonus/equity: not s...
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Operate heavy and light equipment
Assist with weather related emergencies
Perform minor surface repairs
** The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist to operate equipment for maintaining and repairing roadways, highways, and bridges. This split position involves working out of La Grande and Meacham, and candidates must possess a valid commercial driver’s license or be able to acquire one. **

Job Summary

  • As part of our team, you will operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges and structures.
  • This split position will be based out of the La Grande Maintenance Station and will also work out of the Meacham Maintenance Station for 5 months each year.
  • Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist to operate equipment for maintaining and repairing roadways, highways, and bridges. This split position involves working out of La Grande and Meacham, and candidates must possess a valid commercial driver’s license or be able to acquire one. **

Salary

Base: $4,312 - $5,988 monthly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operate heavy and light equipment
  • Assist with weather related emergencies
  • Perform minor surface repairs
  • Maintain and repair fences and guardrails
  • Maintain drainage systems and culverts
  • Exposure to noise and all weather conditions

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in road maintenance
  • Winter maintenance experience
  • Experience using hand tools
  • Experience completing basic mechanical repairs
  • Experience working on a team

Key Requirements

  • One year of basic highway maintenance experience
  • Two years general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, or construction experience
  • Maximum 30 minute response time to La Grande for emergencies
  • Maximum 60 minute response time to Meacham for emergencies
  • Possess or ability to acquire CDL-A with tanker endorsement

Work Rights

Not specified

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