Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) (Multiple Positions)

Initial Posting Date:

09/30/2025

Application Deadline:

10/15/2025

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$4,207 - $5,842

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) (Multiple Positions)

Job Description:

Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist (Seasonal) (Multiple Positions)

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division – Region 2

District 3

Santiam Junction

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

The role: 

Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Santiam Junction maintenance crew as a seasonal highway maintenance specialist! 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 storms, spills, incidents and more! Apply today!

This is a seasonal position that is expected to last approximately 6 months from date of hire. Seasonal positions are regular status, benefits eligible positions, which occur, terminate and recur periodically or regularly

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.

• 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 (update to match the PD).

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov