Transportation Maintenance Specialist 1 – Striping Maintenance Specialist (Tempo
Oregon Department of Transportation, Salem, OR, United States
Position Title
Transportation Maintenance Specialist 1 – Striping Maintenance Specialist (Temporary) (Multiple Positions)
Initial Posting Date
04/22/2026
Application Deadline
05/06/2026
Agency
Department of Transportation
Salary Range
$3,952 - $5,458
Position Type
Employee
Job Description
The Role
Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Salem maintenance crew and help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe! As part of our team, you will operate equipment necessary to maintain and replace roadway striping and legends. You will also help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more!
A Day In The Life
Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to apply, maintain and replace striping and road markings.
Remove existing paint using sand blasting or grinding equipment.
Collaborate with contractors to determine layout of road markings and striping.
Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers.
Control traffic and clean up roadways in emergency situations.
Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous materials such as epoxy, paints, thermoplastics, thinners and acetones is expected.
Must be able to move around rough terrain, uneven slopes, bend and stoop for extended periods and may need to lift up to 60 pounds.
May need to travel throughout the region and be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather related purposes.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s In It For You
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
Minimum Qualifications
Six months experience operating heavy or light motorized equipment, using hand and power tools, performing minor servicing of equipment, and applying safety procedures.
Special Qualifications
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 2775 25th St. SE, Salem, OR 97302 for emergency call‑outs.
What We’d Like To See
Experience in road maintenance, construction or in a maintenance training program such as ODOT High School to Highway program, ODOT/ODF Fire and Ice program, Job Corps, etc.
Experience performing roadway striping or maintenance work.
Experience reviewing, reading and interpreting striping plans.
Experience working on a team.
Basic computer experience.
Additional Information
Temporary appointments may be full‑ or part‑time and will not exceed six months or 1,040 hours.
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I‑9 form confirming you are able to work in the U.S. We are not an E‑Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E‑Verify participation is required.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
We will conduct name‑based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks such as driver license, LEDS and/or education verification as required for the position.
You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Equal Employment Opportunity
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff... 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, 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 1‑877‑336‑6368 (1‑877‑EEO‑ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503‑986‑3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7‑1‑1.
Industry Keywords
Road maintenance, highway, flagging.
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Transportation Maintenance Specialist 1 – Striping Maintenance Specialist (Temporary) (Multiple Positions)
Initial Posting Date
04/22/2026
Application Deadline
05/06/2026
Agency
Department of Transportation
Salary Range
$3,952 - $5,458
Position Type
Employee
Job Description
The Role
Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking Salem maintenance crew and help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe! As part of our team, you will operate equipment necessary to maintain and replace roadway striping and legends. You will also help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more!
A Day In The Life
Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to apply, maintain and replace striping and road markings.
Remove existing paint using sand blasting or grinding equipment.
Collaborate with contractors to determine layout of road markings and striping.
Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers.
Control traffic and clean up roadways in emergency situations.
Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous materials such as epoxy, paints, thermoplastics, thinners and acetones is expected.
Must be able to move around rough terrain, uneven slopes, bend and stoop for extended periods and may need to lift up to 60 pounds.
May need to travel throughout the region and be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather related purposes.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s In It For You
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
Minimum Qualifications
Six months experience operating heavy or light motorized equipment, using hand and power tools, performing minor servicing of equipment, and applying safety procedures.
Special Qualifications
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 2775 25th St. SE, Salem, OR 97302 for emergency call‑outs.
What We’d Like To See
Experience in road maintenance, construction or in a maintenance training program such as ODOT High School to Highway program, ODOT/ODF Fire and Ice program, Job Corps, etc.
Experience performing roadway striping or maintenance work.
Experience reviewing, reading and interpreting striping plans.
Experience working on a team.
Basic computer experience.
Additional Information
Temporary appointments may be full‑ or part‑time and will not exceed six months or 1,040 hours.
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I‑9 form confirming you are able to work in the U.S. We are not an E‑Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E‑Verify participation is required.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
We will conduct name‑based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks such as driver license, LEDS and/or education verification as required for the position.
You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Equal Employment Opportunity
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff... 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, 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 1‑877‑336‑6368 (1‑877‑EEO‑ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503‑986‑3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7‑1‑1.
Industry Keywords
Road maintenance, highway, flagging.
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