Highway Maintenance Coordinator

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 .

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the 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- monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, by 6.95%.

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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.

This position requires a maximum 60 minute response time to 306 State St., Ukiah, OR 97880 for emergency call-outs.

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.

Complete the following required steps:

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.

. The 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.

For questions, call 971-345-1967 or email .

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 10/13/2025, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

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, including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) 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).