Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1

State of Oregon; Oregon; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1 position with the Oregon Department of Transportation supports roadside enforcement and safety programs across the state, focusing on weigh station operations, compliance determinations, and reporting for potential court actions. Travel statewide, work rotating shifts, and maintain professional conduct under pressure.

A valid driver's license, physical ability to perform duties, and background checks are required; the role emphasizes public service and

Qualifications

• Two years of public contact experience; experience explaining laws, rules, or procedures.
• Experience using computers to retrieve/input data.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain safe and efficient scale operations.
• Evaluate commercial vehicles at weigh stations for compliance and registration.
• Issue citations and calculate fees accurately.
• Prepare written reports and provide testimony in court as needed.
• Travel statewide with overnight stays for training.
• Work in all weather and lift 35-pound portable scales.

Skills

Public contact

Customer service

Data entry

Education

Associate's degree substitution

Job description

Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1

Job Description: Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1 Oregon Department of Transportation Commerce and Compliance Division Roadside Enforcement & Field Services / Blue Mountain Region Umatilla

A day in the life

• Monitor and maintain safe and efficient scale operations.
• Evaluate commercial motor vehicles as they enter weigh stations or portable scales for compliance and registration.
• Handle compliance situations with drivers and motor carrier officials who may be confused, are reluctant to provide accurate information or have language differences.
• Issue citations and calculate fees accurately.
• Prepare written reports and provide expert testimony when representing ODOT in court case concerning disputed citations.
• Prepare written reports for other ODOT offices as needed.
• Provide technical training on laws, rules and regulations pertaining to safety, size, weight, tax and registration.
• Monitor weigh station bypass routes by driving to remote locations in state vehicles to identify vehicles bypassing without authorizations.
• Be willing to work a monthly rotating 8 hour or 10 hour shift to ensure coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Travel throughout the state is required with some overnight stays including up to two weeks of training.
• Work is conducted in all types of weather conditions and requires the ability to bend, stoop, climb and crawl.
• Must be able to lift and move 35-pound portable scales.
• A computer assessment and typing test will be administered at time of interview for selected candidates.

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.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications

• Two years of public contact/customer service experience which involved dealing with the public in person or by phone, providing information about services/programs, or explaining and/or applying laws, rules, regulations/procedures; AND Experience or training using computers to retrieve and input data.
• Completion of an Associate's degree will substitute for one year of the public contact experience.

Special qualifications

• Driving is an essential function of this position.
• You must have a valid 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

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and professional in difficult or escalated situations.
• Experience evaluating facts to determine compliance with program guidelines or regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to accurately reply to inquiries regarding laws, policies or procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound judgement calls based on established procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.

Additional information

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, 09/24/2026, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

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.

You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantce 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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