Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1

Initial Posting Date:

03/16/2026

Application Deadline:

03/30/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$4,519 - $6,276

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1

Job Description:

Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer 1
Oregon Department of Transportation
Commerce and Compliance Division
Roadside Enforcement & Field Services
Woodburn

The role: 
Join our Commerce and Compliance Division as a motor carrier enforcement officer where you will join a team of dedicated professionals that keep Oregon’s highways safe, efficient and protected. You will play a vital role in safeguarding our roads and infrastructure by enforcing size, weight, registration and safety laws for commercial vehicles. You’ll inspect vehicles, drivers, records and cargo securement to ensure full compliance with state and federal regulations. Through a combination of enforcement, education and regulatory action, you will help maintain the integrity of Oregon’s transportation system and support safe motor carrier operations across the state.

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 or contact the recruiter listed below 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.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Monitor and maintain safe and efficient scale operations. 

• Evaluate commercial motor vehicles as they enter weigh stations or portable scales for compliance and registration. 

• Handle compliance situations with drivers and motor carrier officials who may be confused, are reluctant to provide accurate information or have language differences. 

• Issue citations and calculate fees accurately. 

• Prepare written reports and provide expert testimony when representing ODOT in court case concerning disputed citations. 

• Prepare written reports for other ODOT offices as needed. 

• Provide technical training on