Highway Maintenance Specialist (On-site Housing Available) Oregon DOT
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Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 - Highway Maintenance Specialist (On-site Housing Available)Oregon Department of TransportationDelivery & Operations Division - Region 5Maintenance CrewJordan ValleySalary: $3,948 - $5,483The role:Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Jordan Valley maintenance crew and help keep Oregon's roads and travelers safe! As part of our team, you will operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges and structures. You will also help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after crashes, storms, spills and more! This position has on-site living in family-sized housing available with reduced rates of $100/month plus utilities. Apply today!Our first application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.The majority of the work performed by the person in this position will be in the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Region. If you are a current Malheur County resident, you will receive 5% preference for this recruitment unless you opt out of receiving the preference.o A resident applicant who received preference and accepted the position must maintain residency in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following the hire date.o Failure to maintain residency in Malheur County is considered a voluntary termination of employment from the position.We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you'll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.A day in the life:Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair various surfaces.Assist with weather-related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to clear snow from roadways.Perform minor surface repairs including pothole and concrete patching and small inlay work.Clear debris, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers.Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion.Maintain wooded areas which includes replanting, pruning, thinning or trimming trees, shrubs and groundcover.Service and repair tools and motorized equipment.Perform minor maintenance including janitorial work, landscaping, painting and light carpentry.Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste materials is expected.Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods and may need to lift up to 60 pounds.May need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on-call and weather-related purposes.To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email 's in it for you:Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!Minimum qualifications:One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work;ORTwo years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training.Special qualifications:You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions, OR have the ability to acquire a class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and a CDL-A with a tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within 6 months of hire (ODOT will cover training costs) to be considered eligible for this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.This position requires a maximum 30-minute response time to 701 Bassett St, Jordan Valley, OR 97910 for emergency call-outs.What we'd like to see:If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.A current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) is preferred.Right of way, highway maintenance or construction experience.Winter maintenance experience such as sanding, deicing or using snow blowers or snowplows.Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders or dump trucks.Experience working in conditions that may be hazardous.Experience completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy vehicles or equipment.Experience working on a team.Learn more and apply:This recruitment has a first review date on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.Click here to learn more and apply! Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.Questions? Email is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer#J-18808-Ljbffr