Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position)

The user wants me to reformat a job posting into clean, well-structured semantic HTML. I need to follow the rules carefully: 1. Use

for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule) 2. Use

• for lists of duties/requirements/benefits 3. Use

  for prose 4. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading 5. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

  or drop it 6. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail 7. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions 8. Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text 9. Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them 10. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones 11. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences Let me analyze the posting content: **Metadata (fold into a short

  or drop):** - Initial Posting Date 10/20/2026 - Application Deadline 11/04/2026 - Agency Department of Transportation - Salary Range $4,312 - $5,988 - Position Type Employee - Position Title Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position) **Job Description sections:** - "The Role" - this is "About the role" - "A Day In The Life" - this is "Responsibilities" - "What's In It For You" - this is "Benefits" - "Minimum Qualifications" - this is "Requirements" or "Qualifications" - "Special Qualifications" - also qualifications/requirements - "What We'd Like To See" - this is "Skills" or "Preferred qualifications" - "How To Apply" - application instructions (REMOVE) - "Additional Information" - boilerplate (REMOVE) - Tags at end: "Snowplow, road maintenance, highway, farming, flagging" - probably keywords, not needed Now, I need to structure this: 1. **About the role** (from "The Role" section) 2. **Responsibilities** (from "A Day In The Life" - list of duties) 3. **Requirements** (from "Minimum Qualifications" and "Special Qualifications") 4. **Preferred qualifications** (from "What We'd Like To See") - could be "Skills" or "Qualifications" 5. **Benefits** (from "What's In It For You") 6. **Pay** - salary range is mentioned: "$4,312 - $5,988" monthly non-PERS, with PERS increase of 6.95%. This is specific, so include Pay section. 7. **Schedule** - mentions "May need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather related purposes" and "maximum 30 minute response time". Also "split position... 5 months each year on their striping crew". This is specific schedule info, so include Schedule section. But note: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." I should combine where appropriate. Let me map: - **About the role**: The Role paragraph - **Responsibilities**: A Day In The Life bullet points (they are already bullet-like) - **Requirements**: Minimum Qualifications + Special Qualifications (both are requirements) - **Preferred qualifications**: What We'd Like To See (these are preferred, not required) - **Benefits**: What's In It For You - **Pay**: Salary range details - **Schedule**: Split position details, emergency call-out, after hours I'll create sections for each of these. Now, for metadata: I'll fold into a short

  at the top maybe: "Initial posting date: 10/20/2026; Application deadline: 11/04/2026; Agency: Department of Transportation; Position type: Employee." But the rule says "fold minor metadata into a short

  or drop it." I'll include a brief

  with key metadata. Also, the job title is "Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position)" but the description says "Transportation Maintenance Specialist 2 – Highway Maintenance Specialist (Split Position)". I should not repeat the job title as a heading. Now, write HTML. I'll start with a

  for metadata. Then sections with

  and content. For lists, use

  • . For prose,

    . Let's extract content: **About the role**: "Do you want to use your skills to make a difference? Join our hardworking maintenance crews and help keep Oregon’s roads and travelers safe! As part of our team, you will operate equipment necessary to maintain and repair roadways, highways, bridges and structures. You will also help with emergency cleanup and traffic control after storms, spills, incidents and more! This split position will be based out of the La Grande maintenance station and will also work out of the Meacham maintenance station 5 months each year on their striping crew. Eligibility for mileage reimbursements is dependent on the number of miles traveled from the reporting locations. Apply today! We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions." **Responsibilities** (A Day In The Life): - Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and tools to maintain and repair various surfaces. - Assist with weather related emergencies and operate snowplows, deicer trucks and other equipment to clear snow from roadways. - Perform minor surface repairs including pothole and concrete patching and small inlay work. - Clear debris, clear brush, mow grass and spray roadside vegetation. - Maintain and repair fences, guardrails, concrete barriers and milepost markers. - Maintain drainage systems, dig and clean ditches and repair culverts, inlets and erosion. - Maintain wooded areas which includes replanting, pruning, thinning or trimming trees, shrubs and groundcover. - Service and repair tools and motorized equipment. - Perform minor maintenance including janitorial work, landscaping, painting and light carpentry. - Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste materials is expected. - Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods and may need to lift up to 60 pounds. - May need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather related purposes. **Requirements** (Minimum Qualifications + Special Qualifications): Minimum Qualifications: - One year of experience performing basic highway maintenance work; OR - Two years of general landscaping, maintenance, mechanical, farming, logging, and/or construction experience or training. Special Qualifications: - Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business. You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions, OR have the ability to acquire a class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and a CDL-A with a tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within six months of hire (ODOT will cover training costs) to be considered eligible for this position. - A valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment 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. - As of Sept. 29, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rescinded prior guidance that allowed state DMVs to issue limited term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). As a result, individuals who hold a lawful employment authorization document (EAD) are no longer eligible to obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) or commercial driver’s license (CDL). This federal policy change may impact candidates applying for positions that require a CDL. For more information, please refer to the FMCSA announcement and the accompanying FAQ. - This position requires a maximum 30 minute response time to 3014 Island Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 for emergency call-outs. **Preferred qualifications** (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. - A current, valid commercial driver’s license A (CDL-A) is preferred. - Winter maintenance experience such as sanding, deicing or using snow blowers or snowplows. - Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders or dump trucks. - Experience working in conditions that may be hazardous. - Experience completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy vehicles or equipment. - Experience working on a team. **Benefits** (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! **Pay**: Salary range $4,312 - $5,988 monthly non-PERS, with 6.95% increase for PERS members. This is already in Benefits but also specific pay info. I'll create a Pay section with the salary range details. **Schedule**: Split position based out of La Grande maintenance station and also work out of Meacham maintenance station 5 months each year on striping crew. May need to be available after hours, weekends, holidays for emergency, on-call, weather-related purposes. Maximum 30-minute response time to 3014 Island Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 for emergency call-outs. Now, I need to decide on sections. The rules say: "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". All these have specific content. I'll create: - About the role - Responsibilities - Requirements - Preferred qualifications - Benefits - Pay - Schedule But "Preferred qualifications" could be under "Qualifications" or "Skills". The rule mentions "Skills" as a possible heading. I'll use "Preferred qualifications" as heading? The rule says use

    for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So I can use "Qualifications" for requirements and "Skills" for preferred? But "Qualifications" might be confused. Better to use "Requirements" for minimum qualifications and "Preferred qualifications" for the "What We'd Like To See". However, the example headings include "Qualifications" and "Skills". I'll use "Requirements" for the mandatory ones, and "Preferred qualifications" for the desired ones. But the rule says "e.g." so I can use other headings. I'll use "Requirements" and "Preferred qualifications". Alternatively, combine into "Qualifications" with subsections? But the