Transportation Operations Center (TOC) Operator

Oregon Department of Transportation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Portland seeks a Transportation Operations Center (TOC) Operator to oversee daily transportation system operations, respond to incidents and coordinate communications and services. Your quick decision-making helps keep field crews safe while improving traveler safety and mobility across Oregon.

This role requires vigilance with multiple priorities, ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends, and LEDS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Two years of public contact experience that includes gathering, relaying, and providing information to others AND evaluating activities or incidents, and determining an appropriate course of action.
• One year of this experience must include receiving and dispatching emergency requests using radio equipment, telephone, and/or computer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation system conditions, radio communications and weather conditions.
• Implement incident and weather related response plans.
• Receive, input and notify crews about maintenance or repairs.
• Implement detour routes, including dispatching of staff and equipment.
• Review and maintain familiarity with statewide and regional standard operating guidelines, emergency operations plans and TOC systems.
• Maintain continual and consistent alertness with a multi-line phone system and a multichannel radio system.

Skills

Public contact experience

Radio dispatch

Customer communication

Multitasking

Typing speed (35 wpm)

Job description

Position Title

Transportation Operations Center (TOC) Operator

Initial Posting Date

08/12/2026

Application Deadline

09/02/2026

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$4,312 - $5,988

Position Type

Employee

Transportation Telecommunications Specialist 1 – Transportation Operations Center (TOC) Operator

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division – Region 1

Operations & Emergency Services Section / TOC Dispatch

Portland

The Role

As an operator, you will oversee the daily operation of the transportation system, respond to incidents that impact travel and coordinate both internal and external communications and services. Your quick decision-making skills will help keep field crews safe while enhancing the safety and mobility of travelers across Oregon. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact,

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.

A Day In The Life

• Monitor transportation system conditions, radio communications and weather conditions.
• Implement incident and weather related response plans.
• Receive, input and notify crews about maintenance or repairs.
• Implement detour routes, including dispatching of staff and equipment.
• Review and maintain familiarity with statewide and regional standard operating guidelines, emergency operations plans and TOC systems.
• May be restricted to a workstation for long periods, sometimes in a close working area. Subject to noise levels caused by equipment and radio transmissions.
• May be required to work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work day shift, swing shift, flexible shifts, alternating shifts, nights and weekends.
• Maintain continual and consistent alertness and attention to monitoring an answering a variety of technical equipment including a multi-line phone system and a multichannel radio system.
• Routine exposure to multiple conflicting priorities that sometimes involve life threatening decisions and communicating with the public, often under confusing or crisis conditions.
• 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 experience that includes gathering, relaying, and providing information to others AND evaluating activities or incidents, and determining an appropriate course of action.
• One year of this experience must include receiving and dispatching emergency requests using radio equipment, telephone, and/or computer.

Note: Successful completion of a Certified Emergency Communications Course may substitute for the one year of specialized experience.

Special Qualifications

The successful candidate must become LEDS certified and maintain current certification within 90 days of hire. Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US 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

• A background in emergency telecommunications (e.g., police, fire, 911) at a dispatch center.
• Experience working with computer systems while using a multi-band radio system as well as other related software.
• Experience with internal and external customers in person or over the phone who may be distraught, angry or confused.
• Experience handling multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize them.
• Type at least 35 words per minute (wpm) or 4500 keystrokes per hour is desirable.

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 and fingerprint-based criminal background checks on final candidates under consideration for this position. 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.