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We're looking for upcoming or recent high school graduates!

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is looking for high school or alternative school graduates to join our High School to Highway (H2H) program!

To be considered, you must have received your high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) between January 1, 2023 and July 1, 2025.

This program is designed to help you learn about state government, maintenance work and construction projects. During this one-year, full time paid training program, trainees will work on a dedicated maintenance crew to repair and maintain roadways, bridges, structures, signs and facilities.

We’re hiring for 27 trainees in over 25 locations throughout Oregon! Apply by Thursday, April 24.

If this isn’t an opportunity you’re interested in or eligible for, we hope you’ll consider sharing this with others!

Locations Hiring

What's in it for you

• We’ll teach you everything: You do not need to have any prior maintenance or construction experience. We’ll teach you everything you need to know and help you get your class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)!
• Work with a mentor: You will have a dedicated mentor throughout the program that helps you learn the job, equipment and daily responsibilities. Your mentor is also available to provide career advice and professional development opportunities.
• Set your course: Joining an entry level program like this one can help you learn more about ODOT careers, build your resume or advance your career.
• Benefits: 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.
• Pay increase after 6 months: your salary starts at $3,856 per month. After successfully completing six months in the program, your salary will increase to $4,023.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
• Future opportunities: After successfully completing the program, you will have the skills and experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications for our transportation maintenance specialist classification. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about tips and resources to help you apply for jobs with the state while in training. This knowledge and experience can help if you decide to apply for permanent positions with us!

Learn more and apply

High School to Highway (H2H) Career Opportunities

Applications for all locations will close at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 24. You must submit an application for each location you are interested in.

Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.

Questions? Call/Text Susie at 503-930-6376 or email ODOTRecruitmentSS@odot.oregon.gov.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Looking for a great job with a competitive salary and good benefits? Want to help your community every day? Apply now at ODOTJobs.com. Nothing quite fit? Check back often!

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