Gold Beach High School To Highway Trainee

Eastern Oregon Workforce Board

Gold Beach, OR, US
Base: $3,952 pm starting, increases to $4,124 afte...
Onsite
Highway maintenance and repair
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, radio communication, first aid, and CDL training.
  • As a full-time limited duration employee, you are eligible for health benefits, sick leave, paid holidays, 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 to learn about state government and highway maintenance.

Salary

Base: $3,952 per month starting, increases to $4,124 after six months, Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 position $4,312 to $5,988 per month after program completion; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health benefits, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, retirement benefits, Oregon Savings Growth Plan enrollment

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Highway maintenance and repair
  • Manual labor in outdoor conditions
  • Use of motorized equipment and tools
  • Traffic control and flagging
  • Work zone safety and incident response
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions
  • Emergency call-out availability

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
  • Maximum 30 minute response time to Gold Beach, OR location
  • Ability to obtain Class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire
  • Must be 18 years old and have one year driving experience by Sep 1, 2026
  • Ability to obtain CDL-A with tanker endorsement within six months or possess valid CDL-A with tanker endorsement
  • 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; valid Oregon driver license required

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