Highway Maintenance Coordinator

Oregon Department of Transportation, Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5 | Baker City

Highway Maintenance Coordinator

$4,312 - $6,581

• 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.

• Three years of maintenance or construction experience in roadway, highway, bridge, sign, drawbridge, or landscape.
• Maximum 30 minute response time to emergency call‑outs at 19775 Hwy 86, Baker City, OR 97814.
• Current, valid commercial driver’s license A (CDL‑A) with a tanker endorsement and no air brake, 5th wheel or manual transmission restrictions.
• 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.
• A valid driver license and acceptable driving record, with pre‑employment driving records checks.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for prioritizing, assigning and reviewing the work of others.
• 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 records of work.
• Experience completing basic mechanical repairs on light and heavy vehicles or equipment.
• Experience leading and coordinating a team.
• Preferred: current, valid CDL‑A.
• Experience participating on district leadership teams, safety committees, or large district wide projects.

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and more.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process.

For questions regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1‑877‑336‑6368 or 1‑877‑EEO‑ODOT. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 711.