Highway Maintenance Coordinator (On-site Housing Available)

State of Oregon•Juntura, OR

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Transportation Maintenance Coordinator – Highway Maintenance Coordinator (On-site Housing Available) Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5 Maintenance Crew Juntura The role: Bring your maintenance and leadership experience to our team as a highway maintenance coordinator. In this role, you will help the transportation maintenance manager by overseeing the work of the road maintenance crew. You will oversee the repair, renovation and reconstruction of roadbeds, surfaces, structures and facilities. Join us in keeping Oregon’s roads safe for all travelers! Apply today! Our first application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying. The majority of the work performed by the person in this position will be performed in the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Region. If you are a current Malheur County resident, you will receive 5% preference for this recruitment unless you opt out of receiving the preference. A resident applicant who received preference and accepted the position must maintain residency in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following the hire date. Failure to maintain residency in Malheur County is considered a voluntary termination of employment from the position. 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. 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 [email protected]. 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! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications!

Requirements

Three years of maintenance or construction experience in roadway, highway, bridge, sign, drawbridge, or landscape.
This position requires living in state housing at the Juntura Maintenance Station. If no on-site housing is available, this position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 2115 Drake St., Juntura, OR 97911 emergency call-outs.
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 a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions, OR have the ability to acquire a class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and a CDL-A with a tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within 3 months of hire (ODOT will cover training costs) to be considered eligible for this position.
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.

Nice To Haves

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 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.

Responsibilities

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.