Transportation Maintenance Manager (State Employees Only)

Initial Posting Date:

09/30/2025

Application Deadline:

10/22/2025

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$6,667 - $10,311

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Transportation Maintenance Manager (State Employees Only)

Job Description:

Transportation Operations and Maintenance Manager 1 – Transportation Maintenance Manager (State Employees Only)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery and Operations Division – Region 4
District 11 East
Lakeview

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

This recruitment is to augment the candidate pool generated by job announcement REQ-187997. If you have previously applied for this position, you do not need to reapply. Names of qualified applicants will remain on the list for further consideration. 

The role: 

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for keeping roadways safe and efficient? Join our Lakeview leadership team as our transportation maintenance manager, where you’ll implement transportation maintenance plans, manage budgeting and oversee all maintenance operations within the district. You’ll guide a dedicated team, shape long-term infrastructure plans and ensure our roads meet the highest standards – don’t delay, apply today!

You must be a current State of Oregon employee at time of application in a permanent, seasonal, limited duration or temporary position to be eligible for this position. 

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:

• 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 and respond to emergencies.

• 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 require lifting 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 purpose