Initial Posting Date:

11/21/2025

Application Deadline:

12/07/2025

Agency:

Travel Information Council

Salary Range:

$22.40/hour

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Fill-In Rest Area Technician – Salem (Santiam Rest Area)

Job Description:

Fill-In Rest Area Technician – Santiam Rest Area (Salem, OR)
Pay: $22.40/hour

Location Requirement: You must live within 60 minutes of the Rest Area.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Apply now if interested.

Keep Oregon’s Travelers Safe and Welcome

Located on I-5 near Salem, the Santiam Rest Area serves hundreds of travelers daily. Surrounded by scenic greenery, it’s a welcoming stop where you’ll help keep facilities clean, safe, and inviting.

Join the Oregon Travel Information Council (TIC) team and help keep our rest areas clean, safe, and welcoming for travelers. This is a flexible fill-in position—work as needed, including weekends and holidays. Perfect for those looking for extra hours or flexible scheduling!

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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