
This full-time Highway Maintenance Specialist role is based in McMinnville within the Oregon Department of Transportation's Delivery and Operations Division. The position focuses on keeping state roadways safe by operating heavy equipment to repair surfaces, clear debris, manage drainage systems, and maintain roadside vegetation and structures. Key responsibilities include responding to weather emergencies with snowplows and deicer trucks, performing minor concrete and asphalt repairs, and ensuring all machinery is properly serviced. The role offers a collaborative team environment with a strong emphasis on public service and community safety. Employees benefit from a flexible work schedule, 11 paid holidays, and comprehensive leave policies. While the position requires on-site work and availability for after-hours emergency call-outs, it provides a stable career path with opportunities for professional growth and training in equipment operation.












