Enterprise High School to Highway Trainee
State of OregonAbout the role
Initial Posting Date:
04/06/2026Application Deadline:
04/23/2026Agency:
Department of TransportationSalary Range:
$3,952Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Enterprise High School to Highway TraineeJob Description:
High School to Highway Trainee
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5
Maintenance Crew
Enterprise
The role:
We are hiring trainees for our High School to Highway (H2H) program!
This one year training program is for recent or soon to be high school graduates and alternative school graduates. Trainees learn about state government, highway maintenance and construction work.
You will work with a maintenance crew to repair and maintain roads, bridges, signs and facilities. Your work will help keep Oregon’s roads safe for the traveling public.
Fast facts:
The program is expected to run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Your salary will start at $3,952 per month. After six months in the program, the salary will increase to $4,124 per month.
After completing the program, you may qualify for a Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 position (currently $4,312 to $5,988 per month).
Trainees are encouraged to apply for permanent ODOT jobs at any time.
This is a great opportunity to work and learn outdoors as part of a team while working closely with a mentor. Don’t delay, take the first step in making a lasting difference in your community by applying today!
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:
Perform manual labor to repair roadway surfaces and shoulders.
Complete weather-related operations including snow removal, deicing and sanding.
Set up traffic control after crashes or other emergencies.
Maintain drainage systems, clean ditches and repair culverts.
Clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.
Repair guardrails, milepost markers and fences.
Service and repair tools and motorized equipment.
Work in other specialties such as bridge, sign or landscape maintenance, and striping and traffic line operations.
Exposure to noise, extreme heights, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste materials is expected.
Must be able to move around rough terrain, on uneven slopes, work in all weather conditions and may need to lift up to 100 pounds.
May need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency and weather
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