Transportation Maintenance Coordinator

State of Oregon; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 577,000 - 881,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

11 paid holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation in Roseburg is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Coordinator for the Shady maintenance crew. You will lead field operations, plan maintenance, and ensure timely, safe completion of projects while coordinating with the maintenance manager.

You’ll also work in the office handling invoices, supplies, and equipment maintenance, with opportunities for growth and covering emergency responses as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of maintenance or construction experience in roadway, highway, bridge, sign, drawbridge, or landscape.
• CDL-A with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 30 days; FMCSA regulations apply.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, schedule and assign work, including night and weekend shifts.
• Ensure crews have materials and equipment; manage resources for projects.
• Review and approve time records, overtime, vacation and leave requests.
• Assist with hiring and recommendations to management.
• Train employees on operating heavy and light equipment safely.
• Review crew performance and advise maintenance manager.
• Assist with budgeting and long-range planning.
• Patrol highways for hazards, respond to emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Effective communication

Education

CDL-A Certification

Job description

Agency: Department of Transportation

Salary Range: $4,312 - $6,581

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Transportation Maintenance Coordinator

Job Description: Transportation Maintenance Coordinator – Highway Maintenance Coordinator Oregon Department of Transportation Delivery & Operations Division – Region 3 Shady Maintenance Crew Roseburg

The role:

Do you enjoy working in the great outdoors? Are you a leader looking for a rewarding career helping the public? We want you to join our hardworking Shady maintenance crew! As a highway maintenance coordinator, you will assist with emergencies and patrol the area looking for potential hazards and damage. You will ensure maintenance activities are planned, prioritized, performed and completed in an efficient and safe manner. You will also work closely with the maintenance manager to make sure crews have what they need to be successful and provide feedback on performance. In addition to working alongside the maintenance crew in the field, you will also work in the office to ensure invoices are paid, order supplies and make sure equipment maintenance is completed.

A day in the life:

• Plan, prioritize, schedule and assign work including scheduling night and weekend shifts.
• Ensure crews have the resources needed to complete their work including the right quantities of materials and equipment for projects.
• Review and approve time records, overtime, vacation, sick time and other leave requests.
• Help with the hiring and selection process and provide recommendations to management.
• Train employees on operating a variety of heavy and light equipment safely.
• Review the work of crews and provide input to the maintenance manager on employee performance.
• Assist the maintenance manager with short and long-range planning and budget preparation.
• Patrol highways and structures looking for crashes, hazards and damages, and respond to emergencies.

Exposure to noise, extreme heights, all weather conditions, heavy equipment, pesticides and hazardous waste materials is expected. Must be able to move around rough terrain, bend and stoop for extended periods and may need to lift up to 75 pounds. May need to work long hours and be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather related purposes.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• 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!
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Minimum qualifications:

Three years of maintenance or construction experience in roadway, highway, bridge, sign, drawbridge, or landscape.

Special qualifications: CDL-A Required:

CDL-A Required: Employee will be required to use a commercial motor vehicle to conduct business. You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions to be considered eligible for this position. You must also have or be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees. As of Sept. 29, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rescinded prior guidance that allowed state DMVs to issue limited term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). As a result, individuals who hold a lawful employment authorization document (EAD) are no longer eligible to obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) or commercial driver’s license (CDL). This federal policy change may impact candidates applying for positions that require a CDL. For more information, please refer to the FMCSA announcement and the accompanying FAQ. This position requires a maximum 30 minute response time to 3339 Old Highway 99 S., Roseburg, OR 97471 for emergency call‑outs.

What we’d like to see:

• Experience leading a team or coordinating work on a team.
• Experience communicating effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Experience with contract and procurement procedures.
• Basic computer knowledge using applications such as Microsoft products, email, etc.

Additional information:

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 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, not 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 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.

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