Highway Maintenance Specialist (Multiple Positions)

Initial Posting Date:

10/06/2025

Application Deadline:

10/13/2025

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$4,207 - $5,842

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Highway Maintenance Specialist (Multiple Positions)

Job Description:

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 3
High Cascades Maintenance Crew
Idleyld Park (Steamboat)

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role: 

Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? Our  maintenance crew is looking for two hardworking, team-oriented individuals. This role plays a key part in keeping roads safe and accessible year round through snow removal, roadside repairs and fleet support. You’ll work alongside a dedicated crew that values safety, accountability and innovation. If you take pride in hands-on work and want to make an impact in your community, we want to hear from you. Apply today! 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 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.  

• Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion. 

• Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers. 

• Clear debris, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation. 

• 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