Highway Maintenance Coordinator (On-site Housing Available)

State of Oregon•Jordan Valley, OR

69d•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 Jordan Valley - Basque 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 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 Tuesday, November 18, 2025. 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.

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 Basque Maintenance Station. If no on-site housing is available, this position requires a maximum 30 minute response time to 6925 HWY 95 S, Jordan Valley, OR 97910 emergency call-outs.
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.
As of Sept. 29, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rescinded prior guidance that allowed state DMVs to issue limited term commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). As a result, individuals who hold a lawful employment authorization document (EAD) are no longer eligible to obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP) or commercial driver's license (CDL). This federal policy change may impact candidates applying for positions that require a CDL. For more information, please refer to the FMCSA announcement and the accompanying FAQ.

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 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.

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.
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.

Benefits

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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