Highway Maintenance Coordinator
Highway Maintenance Coordinator
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
09/29/2025Application Deadline:
10/13/2025Agency:
Department of TransportationSalary Range:
$4207 - $6420Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Highway Maintenance CoordinatorJob Description:
Transportation Maintenance Coordinator Highway Maintenance Coordinator
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division Region 5
Maintenance Crew
Ukiah
This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.
The role:
Bring your maintenance and leadership experience to our team as a highway maintenance coordinator. In this role you will provide road maintenance services throughout Umatilla County. You will oversee the repair renovation and reconstruction of roadbeds surfaces structures and facilities. We are here for day-to-day needs extreme weather events and everything in between. Join us in keeping Oregons roads safe for all travelers! Apply today!
Our first application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Monday October 13 2025. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregons communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
Before applying visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Plan prioritize and assign work based on availability of materials equipment and staff resources.
Monitor and inspect work activities for compliance with permit specifications.
Monitor train and ensure employees comply with equipment material environmental safety guidelines and performance expectations.
Train employees on proper time reporting and completion of personal injury or vehicle accident reports.
Investigate accidents complete worker compensation claim forms and coordinate return of workers.
Assist manager with employee scheduling appraisals new hires and onboarding.
Prepare and review payroll reports timecards daily work activities accident reports and expense and per diem reports.
Develop work plans for projects and implement the most suitable work method.
Ensure appropriate material and equipment is available at job sites and coordinate purchases.
Inspect section highways and structures for potential accidents hazards or damage.
Respond to vehicle crashes or other roadway emergencies then control traffic gather and record data notify appropriate public safety units arrange for staff and equipment.
Exposure to noise extreme heights adverse weather heavy equipment pesticides and hazardous waste materials is expected.
Must be able to move around rough terrain on uneven slopes 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.
To request a copy of the position description which includes all duties and working conditions please email .
Whats 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%.
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Minimum qualifications:
Three years of maintenance or construction experience in roadway highway bridge sign drawbridge or landscape.
Special qualifications:
CDL-A Required: Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business. You must possess a current valid commercial drivers license A (CDL-A) with no air brake restrictions no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions to be considered eligible for this position. You must also have or be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire. A valid 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.
This position requires a maximum 60 minute response time to 306 State St. Ukiah OR 97880 for emergency call-outs.
What wed like to see:
If you have these attributes let us know in your application materials! Its how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for prioritizing assigning and reviewing the work of others and working cooperatively with a wide variety of people.
Knowledge of safety practices and precautions in transportation maintenance work.
Knowledge of equipment appropriate handling and hazmat procedures of roadway.
Knowledge of proper traffic control procedures including highway signing flagging and coning.
Skill in communicating and following oral and written instructions and keeping written and computerized records of work.
Experience completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy vehicles or equipment.
Experience leading and coordinating a team.
How to apply:
Complete the following required steps:
Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the Need help section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
Need help
For questions call or email .
Additional information:
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Monday 10/13/2025 but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required e.g. STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System) and/or education verification as required for the position.
You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age national origin disability sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs services activities hiring and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions concerns or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA contact 1- (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at . Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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