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Highway Maintenance Coordinator

Highway Maintenance Coordinator

State of OregonMaupin, OR, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Highway Maintenance Coordinator

Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division Region 4 Maintenance Crew Maupin

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

The role : Our Maupin maintenance crew needs a leader to advise and guide maintenance workers while helping to repair and maintain roadways, highways, bridges and structures. In this role, you will work closely with the maintenance manager to plan, assign and oversee work performed by the maintenance crew. Help keep Oregon's roads and travelers safe 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 :

  • Plan, prioritize, schedule and assign work based on availability of materials, equipment and staff resources.
  • Advise and guide employees in effective performance and resolve work related issues.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of equipment by scheduling repairs and services with vendors and mechanics.
  • Assist the transportation maintenance manager with short- and long-range planning and budget preparation.
  • Participate as a member of the district operations team which coordinates district wide resources.
  • Review work of the crew and provide input to the transportation maintenance manager on employee performance.
  • Patrol highways and structures looking for potential accidents, hazards and damage.
  • Respond to incidents and other emergencies.
  • Prepare, review and sign a variety of documents.
  • Provide new employee orientation including training on the operation of heavy and light equipment and how to handle materials safely.
  • Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste materials is expected.
  • Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods 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.

What's 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%.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

    • 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 driver's 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.

    • What we'd like to see :

  • Highway maintenance experience.
  • Experience verbally communicating information to different people.
  • Experience using hand tools and operating light and heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders or dump trucks.
  • Experience working cohesively on 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 503-910-6372 or email ODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov .

    • Additional information :

  • We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's 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, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment checks 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 1-877-336-6368 (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.

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