Highway Maintenance Coordinator

State of Oregon•Enterprise, AL

7d•$4,312 - $6,581•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Coordinator to join their Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5 Maintenance Crew in Enterprise. This role involves overseeing the work of the road maintenance crew, including the repair, renovation, and reconstruction of roadbeds, surfaces, structures, and facilities, to ensure Oregon's roads are safe for all travelers. The announcement is open until filled, with an initial application screening on August 10, 2026. The department is committed to providing a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system and encourages applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Requirements

Three years of maintenance or construction experience in roadway, highway, bridge, sign, drawbridge, or landscape.
A maximum 30 minute response time to 715 Gold Course Road, Enterprise, OR 97828 for emergency call-outs.
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 six months of hire (ODOT will cover training costs).
A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for 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.
A current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) is preferred.
Experience participating on district leadership teams, safety committees, or large district wide projects.

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.