Highway Maintenance Coordinator

Job Description Transportation Maintenance Coordinator – Highway Maintenance Coordinator Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5

Maintenance Crew

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!

Initial Posting Date
05/28/2026

Final date to receive applications
08/10/2026

Agency
Department of Transportation

Salary Range
$4,312 - $6,581

Position Type
Employee

Position Title
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 ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

• 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!

Three years of maintenance or construction experience in roadway, highway, bridge, sign, drawbridge, or landscape.

• This position requires a maximum 30 minute response time to 715 Gold Course Road, Enterprise, OR 97828 for emergency call-outs.
• 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 six 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…