Fill-In Rest Area Technician

Initial Posting Date:

09/24/2026

Application Deadline:

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Agency:

Travel Information Council

Salary Range:

$22.95/hour

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Fill-In Rest Area Technicians Needed (Pendleton, La Grande, Baker City Areas)

Job Description:

Fill-In Rest Area Technicians Needed - I-84, Eastern Oregon

• Baker Valley (I-84, Baker City)
• Deadman Pass (I-84, 18 miles east of Pendleton)
• Charles Reynolds (I-84, 9 miles east of La Grande)

Pay: $22.95/hour

This recruitment will remain open until filled. We will review applications as they come in. Apply now if interested.

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, [email protected], 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:

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