Incident Responder

Initial Posting Date: 06/17/2026 | Final date to receive applications: 07/01/2026

Agency:
Department of Transportation | Salary Range: $4,312 - $5,988 per month (non-PERS)

Location:

Warrenton, Region 2 – Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division

Maintain safe and efficient travel conditions on Oregon roadways by providing emergency response to incidents and hazardous situations. Serve as on‑scene commander, first responder, and traffic movement facilitator in a fast‑paced, highly dynamic environment.

• Patrol roads, highways, and freeways in a specialized emergency vehicle to identify traffic hazards; develop removal plans and coordinate safe, expeditious hazard removal.
• Provide minor road service assistance to motorists; clear disabled vehicles from travel lanes and coordinate tow requirements as necessary.
• Respond immediately to incidents or hazardous situations that jeopardize safe and efficient movement of traffic.
• Lead on‑scene assessment, traffic control, and coordination of incident response activities in accordance with the Incident Command System.
• Perform emergency medical assessment at accidents, call for medical response teams, and provide basic first aid as appropriate.
• Oversee removal of wreckage, debris, and containment/removal of hazardous materials (Haz Mat) resulting from vehicle accidents or other incidents on the highway system.
• Assess incident impact on traffic flow; in coordination with Traffic Center Operators develop and implement emergency traffic controls that safely optimize traffic movement through or around the incident location.
• Clear hazardous road conditions, clean closed and open drainage systems to eliminate high water hazards, remove debris and animal carcasses from travel lanes, and perform emergency road repairs.
• Maintain equipment, shop facilities, vehicles, and tools in clean and serviceable condition.
• Work independently outdoors in all weather and traffic conditions; lifting up to 50 pounds and being on call, including nights and weekends, may be required.

• Minimum of two years of experience related to the duties of the position.
• At least one year of that experience must include public safety or transportation‑related experience.

• Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid U.S. driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required. A driving record check will be conducted during the final selection process.
• The driver’s license does not have to be issued in Oregon.
• Maximum 45‑minute response time required to the emergency call‑out location at 1960 SE Dolphin Ave, Warrenton, Oregon 97146.

• Work/life balance with 11 paid holidays per year.
• Flexible work schedules and paid leave.
• Competitive base salary within the listed range. PERS members will receive a 6.95% increase once eligible.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.
• Union representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

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. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact (1-877-EEO-ODOT).

This position is open for applications until the Final date to receive applications. The position is not expired.