• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-176787

  Initial Posting Date:

  03/26/2025

  Application Deadline:

  /

  Agency:

  Travel Information Council

  Salary Range:

  Position Type:

  Employee

  Position Title:

  Fill-In Rest Area Technicians – Pendleton/La Grande

  Job Description:

  Join Our Team! Fill-In Rest Area Technicians Needed – Eastern Oregon

  Pay: $22.40/hour

  Current Openings (as of 4/24/2025):

  • Deadman’s Pass (east of Pendleton)

  • Charles Reynolds (east of La Grande)

  See MAP for locations.

  Locations may be added if needed and removed if filled—check for updates!

  You MUST reside within 60 minutes of the rest area.

  Help keep Oregon’s rest areas clean, safe, and welcoming! As a Rest Area Technician with the Oregon Travel Information Council (TIC), you’ll assist travelers and maintain essential facilities.

  This is a fill-in position with flexible scheduling—no set hours, but you’ll work as needed. Our rest areas operate 365 days a year, with fill-in technicians often scheduled on weekends and holidays. It’s a great option for those looking for extra hours or flexibility!

  What You’ll Do:

  • Keep restrooms, buildings, and grounds clean and safe

  • Perform security checks to ensure visitor safety

  • Handle minor repairs and maintenance

  • Keep walkways, roadways, and parking areas clear

  What We’re Looking For:

  • Works well with others and fosters a positive environment.

  • Can handle issues independently and effectively.

  • Friendly, approachable, and able to assist the public, law enforcement, and staff.

  • Experience or ability to do basic repairs, janitorial tasks, and groundskeeping.

  • Follows instructions and ensures tasks are completed accurately and on time.

  Working Conditions:

  • Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Frequent interaction with the public, often working alone

  • May be exposed to hazards, allergens, and waste cleanup

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks like bending, climbing, and reaching

  Application Details and Instructions

  • External Applicants: Click “Apply” and complete the online application or upload your resume

  • Current State of Oregon Employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

  • This announcement is for temporary Rest Area Technicians and may close at any time.

  • If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter Cassie Graham, cassie.graham@das.oregon.gov, 503-949-6169.

  Additional Details

  • You must reside within 60 minutes of the rest area.

  • Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.

  • Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

  • Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

  • Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

  • TIC employees are employed "at will," which means that your TIC employment may be terminated by the employee or TIC, at any time for any lawful reason, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice.

  • The results of this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. TIC reserves the right to change, withdraw, close, or re-post job announcements.

  Helpful Links & Resources

  Workday Applicant FAQ

  What You Need to Know to Get the Job

  Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage

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