Transportation Maintenance Manager

Transportation Maintenance Manager

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role :

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for keeping roadways safe and efficient? Join our Prineville leadership team as our transportation maintenance manager, where you'll implement transportation maintenance plans, manage budgeting and oversee all maintenance operations within the district. You'll guide a dedicated team, shape long-term infrastructure plans and ensure our roads meet the highest standards don't delay, 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.

A day in the life :

• Manage, direct and prioritize maintenance work activities and develop maintenance plans.
• Serve as a member of the district management team and work with other maintenance sections to accomplish goals.
• Make hiring and termination decisions.
• Evaluate employee performance and create plans to improve productivity and develop staff.
• Manage the winter maintenance and operations program by monitoring weather and ensuring staffing, winter materials and other supplies are available.
• Manage fleet equipment including selection through the purchasing process and assignment of equipment.
• Ensure the safety of the traveling public by responding to safety issues, complaints and concerns.
• Respond to emergencies and provide direction to staff, other agencies, the media or the public.
• Develop budgets for labor, equipment and materials, and monitor resources, identify trends and create adjustment plans.
• Develop and administer contracts and agreements within budget authority.
• Exposure to all weather conditions, heavy equipment and hazardous waste materials is expected and may require lifting up to 70 pounds.
• In state travel is required and may need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather related purposes.

What's in it for you :

Minimum qualifications :

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in transportation operations and maintenance. OR Two years of related experience in transportation operations and maintenance and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Special qualifications :

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 3571 NE 3rd St., Prineville, OR 97754 for emergency call-outs.

What we'd like to see :

How to apply :

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.

Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

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Additional information :

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 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.