Highway Maintenance Coordinator

Advise and guide employees in effective performance and resolve work-related issues.

Review and evaluate structural damages from accidents.

Coordinate activities with other crews, agencies, contractors and news media to ensure safety.

Ensure the crew has the necessary resources to accomplish their work.

Ensure proper maintenance of equipment.

Review the crew’s work and provide input to the transportation maintenance manager (TMM).

Assist the TMM by preparing, reviewing and/or signing documents.

Provide new employee orientation and training.

Assist with writing and evaluating contracts.

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 100 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.

Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using our .

Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non- participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. Please review the page for more details.

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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 6 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.

This position requires a maximum 30 minute response time to 3014 Island Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 for emergency call-outs.

Leadership experience with the ability to motivate others to accomplish a common goal, gives appraisals when appropriate and lead by example.

Experience working cooperatively in a team environment with the ability to work within your team but also collaborate with other teams to accomplish larger goals.

Experience using hand tools, chainsaws and heavy equipment such as tractors, excavators, loaders or dump trucks.

Experience reading and comprehending policies and procedures and applying them to your work.

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.

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

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]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.

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).