Pendleton High School to Highway Trainee
Pendleton High School to Highway Trainee
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$ 4207 - 5842
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Initial Posting Date:
04/07/2025Application Deadline:
04/24/2025Agency:
Department of TransportationSalary Range:
$3856Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Pendleton High School to Highway TraineeJob Description:
Pendleton High School to Highway Trainee
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division Region 5
Maintenance Crew
Pendleton
The role:
We are seeking applicants for our High School to Highway (H2H) trainee program!
Our exciting training program offers soontobe and recent alternative and high school graduates an opportunity to learn about state government maintenance work and construction projects. As part of your training you will work on our dedicated maintenance crew to repair and maintain roadways bridges structures signs and facilities and help keep Oregons roadways safe for the traveling public.
Fast facts:
Our projected start date for the program is July 1 with an estimated end date of June 30 2026.
Your salary will start at $3856 per month. After six months in the program the salary will increase to $4023 per month.
After successful completion of this program you will have the skills and experience to meet the minimum qualifications for our transportation maintenance specialist 2 classification (currently $4207 $5842 per month). We encourage our trainees to apply for permanent positions!
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope youll join us on our path to increasing diversity equity inclusion and belonging through our values commitments strategies and actions.
Before applying visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Perform manual labor to repair roadway surfaces and shoulders.
Complete weatherrelated operations including snow removal deicing and sanding.
Set up traffic control after crashes or other emergencies.
Maintain drainage systems clean ditches and repair culverts.
Clear brush mow grass and spray roadside vegetation.
Repair guardrails milepost markers and fences.
Service and repair tools and motorized equipment.
Work in other specialties such as bridge sign or landscape maintenance and striping and traffic line operations.
Exposure to noise extreme heights heavy equipment pesticides and hazardous waste materials is expected.
Must be able to move around rough terrain on uneven slopes work in all weather conditions and may need to lift up to 100 pounds.
May need to be available after hours on weekends and holidays for emergency and weather related purposes.
To request a copy of the position description which includes all duties and working conditions please email .
What you will learn:
Gain fundamental highway maintenance skills.
Practice and adhere to maintenance policies and safety procedures.
Conduct job hazard assessments.
Radio operations.
How to respond to crashes and incidents.
Work zone traffic control and flagging.
First aid and CPR.
How to use equipment safely.
How to maintain and repair different structures and surfaces.
Training to obtain a class A commercial driver license.
Whats in it for you:
This position is a great opportunity for someone seeking a career in public service with limited or no experience in the field.
As a fulltime limited duration employee you are eligible for health benefits sick leave 11 paid holidays a year and after six months of employment retirement benefits and enrollment in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan.
The salary ranges listed are the nonPERS monthly salary ranges. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible the salary range will increase by 6.95.
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Eligibility criteria:
We will consider applications from applicants who have received their high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) between January 1 2023 and July 1 2025.
Special qualifications:
This position requires a maximum 60minute response time to 1327 SE 3rd Street Pendleton Oregon 97801 for emergency callouts.
Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business.
You must have the ability to obtain a class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire.
To obtain a class A commercial learner permit the DMV requires you to be at least 18 years old have one year of driving experience (either with a learners permit or drivers license) and a valid unexpired Oregon driver license or commercial drivers license.
You must have one year of driving experience and be 18 years of age on or before September 1 2025 in order to obtain a permit within 60 days of hire.
AND
You must have the ability to obtain a commercial drivers license A (CDLA) with a tanker endorsement and no air brake restrictions no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions within six months of hire (ODOT will cover training costs).
OR
You must possess a current valid commercial drivers license A (CDLA) with a tanker endorsement no air brake restrictions no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions to be considered eligible for this position.
Note: A valid driver license at the time of hire (June 2025 and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct preemployment driving records checks including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees. These positions are subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.
What wed like to see:
If you have these attributes let us know in your application materials! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills experience education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.
Experience operating a variety of tools and equipment such as farming or landscaping equipment.
Experience working well with others on a team or in a group.
Experience following directions.
How to apply:
Complete the following required steps:
Fill out the application or attach a resume. It is not necessary to attach a resume or fill out the experience application fields if you dont have any prior work or volunteer experience. Please contact the recruiter under the Need help section if you have any questions about how to fill out the application or to attach a document. If filling out the experience and education fields or attaching a resume it must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each job volunteer experience and educational institution.
Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkboxstyle questions before submitting your application.
After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
Need help
For questions callor email .
Additional information:
This program uses 504(e) federal funding to develop youth career opportunities in surface transportation as specified by the Federal Highway Administration.
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an EVerify participating employer and we are unable to proceed if EVerify participation is required e.g. STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
We will conduct namebased criminal background checks on final candidates not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional preemployment check(s) such as driver license LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System) and/or education verification as required for the position.
You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age national origin disability sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs services activities hiring and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions concerns or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA contact 18773EEOODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 711.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
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