Rest Area Specialist – Gettings Creek/ Oak Grove (Eugene area)

Initial Posting Date:

05/21/2026

Application Deadline:

06/07/2026

Agency:

Travel Information Council

Salary Range:

$3,979 - $5,377

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Rest Area Specialist – Gettings Creek/ Oak Grove (Eugene area)

Job Description:

Rest Area Specialist – Gettings Creek/ Oak Grove (Eugene area)

Travel Information Council 

Location: Gettings Creek (I‑5, milepost 178) & Oak Grove (I‑5, milepost 206) Rest Areas

Required: Must live within 60 minutes of both sites (Eugene area)

Tentative Schedule: Full-time, Wednesday–Sunday, 7:00am–3:30pm

Love Working Outdoors? This Job’s for You!

If you’re someone who enjoys working with your hands, being outside in all seasons, and taking pride in a job well done, we want you on our team! 

As a Rest Area Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our rest area safe, clean, and welcoming. Working alongside the Rest Area Supervisor, you’ll support facility upkeep, landscaping, maintenance, and contractor coordination. Exceptional customer service is key as you assist travelers and help maintain a positive experience for all who stop by.

What You’ll Do 

• Keep facilities and grounds clean, safe, and in top shape. 

• Perform daily inspections, basic maintenance, and landscaping. 

• Operate equipment such as mowers, tractors, and power tools. 

• Complete minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs. 

• Support contractors and fill-in staff when needed. 

• Help travelers and make sure site rules are followed. 

• Communicate clearly with your team, supervisor, and other partners. 

Working Conditions

Works in and around buildings, facilities, and grounds, both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Uses vision, hearing, manual dexterity, communication, and motor skills to perform duties, including emergency response. Navigates inclines, stairs, and rough or slippery terrain. Lifts and maneuvers objects up to 50 pounds. Uses ladders, reaches above shoulder height, and performs tasks on hands and knees. Regular duties include bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, climbing, twisting, pushing, and pulling.

What We Are Looking For 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Six months of experience operating heavy or light motorized equipment, using hand and power tools, performing minor servicing of equipment, general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience, or training. 

Special Requirements/Licenses:  

• You must have a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides. 

• You also must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification and Bloodborne Pathogens training from an agency-accepted certification authority.  

• You must reside within a 60-minute travel distance to the Rest Area. If relocating, the move must be completed within 90 days of the start date. 

Desired Attributes: 

• Experience performing basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, painting, cleaning, and landscaping. 

•  Knowledge of how to operate irrigation systems. 

• Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations, inc