Highway Maintenance Specialist
State of OregonAbout the role
Initial Posting Date:
09/30/2025Application Deadline:
10/14/2025Agency:
Department of TransportationSalary Range:
$4,207 - $5,842Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Highway Maintenance SpecialistJob Description:
Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 1
Maintenance Crew
Government Camp / Troutdale
This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.
The role:
Join our Government Camp and Troutdale maintenance crews and help keep highways safe and accessible year round. On our team, you will perform manual labor and operate equipment to maintain, repair and rebuild highways, bridges and rest areas across Clackamas, Hood River and Multnomah counties. The crew maintains Highway 26, Highway 35 and Highway 173 — critical routes for freight, recreation and local travel. If you’re ready to help keep these vital roads open and running smoothly, this is the job for you. Apply today!
This split position will be based out of Government Camp and will also work out of Troutdale for 6 months each year. Eligibility for mileage reimbursements is dependent on the number of miles traveled from the reporting locations. Check out a day in the life for ODOT maintenance crews!
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to apply, maintain and replace striping and legends.
Remove existing paint using sand blasting or grinding equipment.
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.
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
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