Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1

State of Oregon; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking a Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1 to join the Commerce and Compliance Division in Umatilla. You will enforce size, weight, registration and safety laws for commercial vehicles, inspect drivers and records, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

A strong focus on education and regulatory action helps protect Oregon’s roadways. Two years of public-facing experience and computer data entry skills are required; an

Qualifications

• Two years of public contact/customer service experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and drivers for compliance with size, weight, registration, and safety laws.
• Issue citations and calculate fees accurately.
• Prepare written reports and provide testimony in court cases concerning citations.
• Travel statewide for enforcement activities and training.
• Engage with motor carrier officials to explain regulations and ensure understanding.

Skills

Public interaction

Communication

Data entry

Education

Associate degree substitute

Tools

Computer skills

Typing

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

08/10/2026

Application Deadline:

08/24/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$4,519 - $6,276

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

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

The role:

Join our Commerce and Compliance Division as a motor carrier enforcement officer where you will join a team of dedicated professionals that keep Oregon’s highways safe, efficient and protected. You will play a vital role in safeguarding our roads and infrastructure by enforcing size, weight, registration and safety laws for commercial vehicles. You’ll inspect vehicles, drivers, records and cargo securement to ensure full compliance with state and federal regulations. Through a combination of enforcement, education and regulatory action, you will help maintain the integrity of Oregon’s transportation system and support safe motor carrier operations across the state.

Our first application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

Each employee of the Oregon Department of Transportation in the Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD) must be aware of, and adhere to, OAR 740-020-0010 and ORS 823.007. Failure to follow applicable administrative rules and statutes may impact employment. Not sure what this means? Visit the Commerce and Compliance Division (CCD) laws and rules website.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon’s communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

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.
• 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:

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:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• 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.