Transportation Maintenance Manager

Transportation Maintenance Manager

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role :

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for keeping roadways safe and efficient? Join our Cascade Locks leadership team as our transportation maintenance manager, where you will implement transportation maintenance plans, manage budgeting and oversee all maintenance operations within the district. You will guide a dedicated team, shape long-term infrastructure plans and ensure our roads meet the highest standards dont delay, apply today!

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 :

• Oversee maintenance crews, prioritize work and evaluate performance.
• Manage hiring and termination decisions.
• Develop and implement plans to improve productivity and safety.
• Work closely with other districts and leaders to accomplish goals.
• Oversee winter operations by monitoring weather and distributing resources to clear roadways.
• Represent the agency, address local concerns and inform the public of highway activities.
• Participate in statewide committees to shape policy, share best practices and review standards.
• Manage fleet and equipment needs.
• Respond to emergencies and work with law enforcement and other agencies to resolve issues.
• Develop and manage budgets, contracts and projects while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Exposure to all weather conditions, heavy equipment and hazardous waste materials is expected and may need to lift up to 70 pounds.
• In state travel is required and may need to be available after hours, on weekends and holidays for emergency, on call and weather related purposes.

What's in it for you :

Minimum qualifications :

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in transportation operations and maintenance. OR Two years of related experience in transportation operations and maintenance and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

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.

This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 60 Forest Lane, Cascade Locks, OR 97014 for emergency call-outs.

What we'd like to see :

How to apply :

Complete the following required steps :

Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM / YYYY) for each employer.

After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

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Additional information :

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.