Motor Carrier Auditor

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation's Commerce and Compliance Division seeks a Compliance Specialist 2 – Motor Carrier Auditor in Umatilla. You will perform audits of weight-mile tax, IRP, IFTA, and registration, interview drivers, interpret regulations, and make actionable recommendations. Hybrid work with travel ~25%.

Join a team dedicated to safety and compliance, and contribute to accurate tax reporting and registration processes across the state and beyond.

Qualifications

• Four years of administrative research experience required.
• Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.
• College coursework may substitute for up to three years.

Responsibilities

• Audit carrier mileage and fuel records to verify tax reports.
• Interview drivers and explain record-keeping requirements.
• Interpret laws and regulations for motor carriers.
• Document findings and recommendations clearly.
• Travel ~25% for field audits.

Skills

Investigative skills

Analytical judgement

Excel/spreadsheets

MS Office

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compliance Specialist 2 – Motor Carrier Auditor

Oregon Department of Transportation

Commerce and Compliance Division

Commercial Vehicle Tax Audit / Eastern Oregon Audit

Umatilla

The Role

Join our Commerce and Compliance team in Umatilla as a motor carrier auditor. In this role, you will independently perform audits to ensure compliance with Oregon weight-mile tax, over-dimension fees, Oregon commercial registration, International Registration Plan (IRP), and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) regulations by analyzing commercial motor carrier records. You will interview drivers and help them understand better methods of record keeping, interpret and explain various regulations, and make recommendations for further action if warranted. If you are passionate about safety and compliance and have the ability to explain complex information in a simplified manner, apply for this exciting opportunity today!

Initial Posting Date: 10/08/2026

Application Deadline: 10/22/2026

Salary Range: $4,952 - $7,587

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Motor Carrier Auditor

A Day In The Life

• Organize, examine and analyze carrier mileage and fuel records and file information to determine the accuracy of carrier tax reports and registration applications.
• Investigate sources of information as required when carrier records are incomplete.
• Research and interpret laws, rules and international agreements and apply these to motor carriers for compliance purposes.
• Assess under or over-reported taxes and fees and impose penalties for non-compliance.
• Complete computerized schedules and exhibits using flow charts, narratives, spreadsheets and comparisons to support all fees, late payments, penalties and interest charges assessed in the audit.
• Document audit findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Interview carriers to determine their system of internal controls for recording, processing and reporting vehicle operations.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the carrier by fully explaining the audit and applicable laws, rules and international agreements.
• Travel is required approximately 25% of the time for field audits and includes overnight and extended travel to all parts of the U.S. and Canada. Ability to obtain proper travel documentation is required.
• Hybrid work options available with manager approval.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

What’s In It For You

• 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!

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations. Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.

Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.

Special qualifications

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid U.S. driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What We’d Like To See

• Experience using investigative skills and analytical judgement to make conclusions from a variety of data sources.
• Experience creating spreadsheets and using Microsoft Office Suite products or similar programs.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with groups from various backgrounds and experiences.
• Experience organizing and maintaining a multi-step workload with efficiency.

Additional Information

• 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.
• This position is not represented by a union (unrepresented).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative 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, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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