Highway Maintenance Specialist – Split Position

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges and structures .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesJunior💰 $4,312 - $5,988 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating light and heavy equipment for roadway maintenance, including snow removal and traffic control. Holds a valid CDL-A with tanker endorsement and possesses experience in road maintenance and construction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CDL-A With Tanker EndorsementRoad Maintenance ExperienceSnow Removal OperationsTraffic Control OperationsPavement Marking Experience

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Hard Skills

Roadway MaintenanceHeavy Equipment OperationSnow RemovalPavement MarkingTraffic ControlDrainage System MaintenanceManual LaborEmergency CleanupPesticide ApplicationMinor Equipment Repair

Soft Skills

Ability To Work Long HoursTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Commercial Driver's License A (CDL-A)FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration

Industry Keywords

Highway MaintenanceConstructionLandscapingMechanical MaintenanceWinter Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges and structures
Work with the traveling Region 2 striping crew from approximately May 1 through October 31
Work with the Detroit maintenance crew from November 1 through April 30
Perform manual labor to repair roadway surfaces and shoulders
Operate a wide variety of light and heavy equipment
Maintain drainage systems; dig and clean ditches; repair culverts, inlets and erosion
Repair guardrails, barriers, milepost markers, delineators and fences
Set up traffic control operations and control and flag the traveling public and work crews
Complete snow removal, plowing, deicing and sanding operations
Dispose of debris, clear brush and mow grass
Apply specific pesticide and herbicidal sprays on roadside vegetation
Complete minor service and repair of equipment, tools and motorized equipment
Apply, maintain, remove or replace roadway striping and legends
Assist with emergency cleanup and traffic control after incidents, storms and spills

Requirements

What you’ll need

One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work; OR two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training
Maximum 45 minute response time to 2785 25th Street, Salem, OR 97302 during the summer season
Maximum 45 minute response time to 600 North Santiam Highway, Detroit, OR 97342 during the winter season
Current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions; OR ability to acquire a Class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and a CDL-A with a tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within six months of hire
Valid U.S. driver license and acceptable driving record
FMCSA Clearinghouse registration and full query check for final candidates, with annual query for current employees
Ability to work long hours, travel overnight, and be available including weekends and holidays for emergency, on-call and weather-related purposes
Ability to walk, stand, bend and stoop for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
Ability to work around hazardous materials and chemicals
Experience in road maintenance, construction or a maintenance training program is desirable
Winter maintenance experience is desirable
Experience performing pavement marking and legend work is desirable
Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment is desirable
Complete application or attach a resume with dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer
Complete the application questionnaire and post-submission authorization and gender identity questionnaire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/life balance
11 paid holidays a year
Flexible work schedules
Paid leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
Mileage reimbursements may be available depending on miles traveled from reporting locations
ODOT will cover training costs for acquiring the required CDL-A pathway
Veteran or Oregon National Guard preference may apply