Transportation Services Representative 1

State of Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Services Representative 1 for the Downtown Portland DMV. You will assist the public with driver licenses, vehicle registrations, permits and license plates, and administer knowledge tests while applying vehicle laws and agency policies.

Training is provided to support decision-making. We value diverse applicants and provide a safe, customer-focused workplace with opportunities to grow within the DMV and broader transportation

Qualifications

• Two years of public contact/customer service experience involving in-person or phone information about services.
• Experience or training using computers to retrieve and input data.
• Three months experience collecting money and making change.
• Completion of an associate’s degree may substitute for one year of public contact experience.

Responsibilities

• Help the public register vehicles and apply for permits.
• Provide exceptional customer service while following privacy laws.
• Communicate clearly with customers from diverse backgrounds to answer complex questions.
• Produce photo licenses, instruction permits and identification cards.
• Administer, correct and explain driver license tests.
• Conduct and interpret results of driver vision tests.
• Perform physical examinations of vehicles and verify VINs.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and account for sensitive inventory.
• Occasionally perform relief work in other DMV offices within the region.
• May require standing for long periods, inclement weather, irregular schedule, lifting up to 40 lbs.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Money handling

Typing 30 WPM

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

09/04/2026

Application Deadline:

09/14/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$3,952 - $5,458

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Transportation Services Representative 1

Job Description:

Transportation Services Representative 1
Oregon Department of Transportation
Driver and Motor Vehicles Division (DMV)
Field Services Group / Sunset Region
Portland

The role:

Bring your customer service skills to the Downtown Portland DMV as a transportation services representative. In this role, you will assist the public with obtaining a driver license, registering vehicles and issuing permits and license plates. In addition, you will administer knowledge, skill and vision tests to potential drivers, ensure correct fees are collected, provide information about regulations and policies and administer behind-the-wheel drive tests. We provide the training you need to make decisions using vehicle laws, agency policies and regulations.

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:

• Help the public register vehicles and apply for permits.
• Provide exceptional customer service while following privacy laws.
• Communicate clearly with customers from diverse backgrounds to accurately answer complex questions in a way that is easily understood.
• Produce photo licenses, instruction permits and identification cards.
• Administer, correct and explain driver license tests.
• Conduct and interpret results of driver vision tests.
• Perform physical examinations of vehicles and verify vehicle identification numbers.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and account for sensitive inventory.
• Occasionally perform relief work in other DMV offices within the region.
• May require standing for extended periods of time, working in inclement weather, working an irregular schedule and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to type at least 30 words per minute with a high level of accuracy. A typing assessment will be conducted at the 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 rules, regulations and procedures;

AND

Experience or training using computers to retrieve and input data;

AND

Three months experience collecting money and making change.

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 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:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and dealing with stressful situations.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills and reading comprehension skills.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Experience handling multiple assignments and frequent interruptions.
• Experience effectively interpreting and communicating complex rules and policies to customers or clients.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-931-1206 or email [e-mail].

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.