
This one-year entry-level trainee role with the Oregon Department of Transportation is designed for recent high school graduates to learn highway maintenance and construction. Based in Roseburg, the position involves working outdoors with a crew to repair roads, bridges, and signs, perform snow removal, manage traffic control during emergencies, and maintain roadside vegetation. Trainees receive hands-on instruction in safety protocols, equipment operation, and obtain training toward a Class A commercial driver's license. The program offers a supportive team environment with mentorship, eligibility for health and retirement benefits, and a clear pathway to permanent transportation specialist positions upon completion.







