Service Center Representative

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation Commerce and Compliance Division is seeking a Transportation Services Representative 1 – Service Center Representative to guide motor carriers through permits and weight‑mile tax requirements in a fast‑paced call center.

You will assess customer needs, explain applicable laws, issue permits, assist with online portal access and fee payments, and help ensure safe, efficient transportation across the state.

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.
• Experience using computers to retrieve and input data.
• Completion of an associate’s degree will substitute for one year of the public contact experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by explaining and applying motor carrier laws, rules and procedures.
• Issue motor carrier permits and temporary passes, ensuring compliance and eligibility.
• Review carrier information and determine required credentials for lawful operation.
• Assist customers with account set up, online portal access and fee payment.
• Accurately respond to questions regarding commercial vehicle tax services.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced, high-volume call center and may require long periods of sitting or standing.

Skills

Public contact

Data entry

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Posting Details

Initial Posting Date: 09/24/2026

Application Deadline: 10/01/2026

Agency: Department of Transportation

Job Title

Transportation Services Representative 1 – Service Center Representative

Location

Oregon Department of Transportation Commerce and Compliance Division Commercial Vehicle Tax Service Center Salem

Contract type & Working Hours

Position Type: Employee

Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (PT). 6‑month rotating schedule required.

Salary

Salary Range: $3,950 - $5,453 per month (non-PERS)

Base salary offer within the listed range; an equal‑pay assessment will determine the exact offer.

If you are already a participating PERS member or become eligible, salary range will increase by 6.95%.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

Role Overview

The role: Join our Commerce and Compliance team as a service center representative! In this role, you will help motor carriers navigate permits and weight‑mile tax requirements in a call‑center environment. This is a great opportunity to directly support our mission to ensure a safe & efficient transportation system by guiding carriers towards compliance and keeping commerce moving safely across the state. If you have excellent customer service skills and thrive in a fast‑paced environment,

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 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. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

Day in the Life

• Provide customer service by explaining and applying motor carrier laws, rules and procedures.
• Issue motor carrier permits and temporary passes, ensuring compliance and eligibility.
• Review carrier information and determine required credentials for lawful operation.
• Assist customers with account set up, online portal access and fee payment.
• Accurately respond to questions regarding commercial vehicle tax services.
• Work is performed in a fast‑paced, high‑volume call center and requires sitting or standing for long periods of time with heavy computer and phone use.
• Schedule: 6‑month rotating schedule required to ensure adequate coverage during the Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (PT) hours of operation.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

Benefits & Compensation

• Work/life balance.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid leave.
• So much more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

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%.

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.
• Experience using computers to retrieve and input data.
• Completion of an associate’s degree will substitute for one year of the public contact experience.

What We’d Like to See

• Experience with clearly explaining complex rules over the phone to a diverse audience.
• Skilled in accurately reviewing information, determining compliance and processing transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, manage frequent interruptions and remain calm and professional in difficult or escalated situations.
• Ability to reconcile daily financial transactions without error.

EEO & Disability Accommodation

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 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.

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.

Company Culture

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”