
This full-time Highway Maintenance Specialist role is based in Mitchell, Oregon, within the Department of Transportation's Delivery and Operations Division. The position involves operating heavy equipment such as snowplows and deicer trucks to clear roadways, performing surface repairs like pothole patching, and maintaining drainage systems and roadside vegetation. Key responsibilities also include emergency cleanup after storms, traffic control, and servicing motorized tools. The role appeals to candidates seeking a mission-driven career that keeps communities safe, offering a collaborative team environment, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive benefits including paid leave and public service loan forgiveness. The position is on-site with potential for after-hours emergency call-outs and requires a valid Class A commercial driver's license.














