Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Loan forgiveness

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The State of Oregon, Department of Transportation, Commerce and Compliance Division, seeks a Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1 in the Blue Mountain Region (Umatilla). You will enforce size, weight, registration and safety laws for commercial vehicles to keep highways safe and compliant.

You will inspect vehicles and drivers, issue citations, prepare reports, and travel across Oregon with possible overnight stays and rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of public contact/customer service experience involving information about services or explaining regulations.
• Experience or training using computers to retrieve and input data.
• Completion of an Associate's degree will substitute for one year of public contact experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles, drivers, records and cargo to ensure compliance with size, weight, registration and safety laws.
• Enforce state and federal regulations through enforcement, education and regulatory action.
• Issue citations and calculate fees accurately.
• Prepare written reports and testify in court as needed.
• Travel throughout the state; possible overnight stays and rotating shifts.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Analytical judgment

Written and verbal communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Commerce and Compliance Division

Umatilla

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 or contact the recruiter listed below for more information.

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

• 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 Monday, 08/24/2026, 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 Affiantive 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.