Initial Posting Date:

05/20/2026

Application Deadline:

06/03/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$5,649 - $7,134

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Shop Technician (Multiple Positions)

Job Description:

Heavy Equipment Technician 1 – Shop Technician (Multiple Positions)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Maintenance & Operations Branch
Fleet Services Section / Salem Fleet Repair Facility
Salem

The role:

Do you have experience in heavy equipment mechanical work? Then this might be the position for you! Join our team as a shop technician where you will perform all phases of diagnosis and repair on highway maintenance and construction equipment. You will keep the equipment ready to use during all critical periods and ensure quality, timely and cost-effective repairs. Apply today to help ensure the safety of our operators and traveling public!

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:

• Perform all phases of equipment diagnosis and repair.

• Conduct inspections and diagnostic tests to troubleshoot issues and repair equipment to specification.

• Troubleshoot, adjust, modify, repair and/or replace components and systems on highway trucks, snow removal equipment and vehicle engines, emission controls, transmission, drivetrain, air and hydraulic brakes systems and electrical and climate controls.

• Troubleshoot, adjust, repair and/or replace components to complex computer controlled hydraulic systems, variable displacement pressure compensating systems, electric hydraulic control valves on snow removal equipment and a wide variety of construction equipment.

• Use computers, electronic testing equipment, precision measuring devices and various vehicle and equipment diagnostic software.

• Conduct repair and fabrication work to highway maintenance equipment using mobile and stationary welding and cutting equipment, arc and wire feed welders, acetylene torches and plasma arc cutters.

• Track daily hours spent on jobs by tasking work orders in the fleet management system.

• This position requires physical labor in all types of conditions. May be exposed to traffic, dust, fumes, fuel, chemicals, herbicides and high noise levels which requires wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Occasional overnight travel and overtime work may be required

• This position requires physical labor during all types of conditions, such as standing, bending, stooping and lifting of up to 50 pounds or more. May require lifting of up to 100 pounds with assistance.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

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!

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Minimum qualifications:

Two (2) years of progressive mechanical experience diagnosing, maintaining, repairing and fabricating medium and/or heavy-duty equipment and/or power generation equipment.

OR

Completion of a two-year certificate program in Diesel or Heavy Equipment Mechanics AND 6 months of progressive mechanical experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing medium and/or heavy-duty equipment and/or power generation equipment.

OR

Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills to perform the job.

Special qualifications:

• This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to 455 Airport Rd SE, Building M, Salem, OR 97301 for emergency call-outs.

• You must possess a current, valid commercial driver's license A (CDL-A) with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, no 5th wheel restrictions and no manual transmission restrictions, OR have the ability to acquire a class A commercial learner permit within 60 days of hire and a CDL-A with a tanker endorsement and restrictions removed within six months of hire (ODOT will cover training costs) to be considered eligible for this position.

  • A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks, including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse registration and full query check for our final candidate(s) and annual query for current employees.

  • As of Sept. 29, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rescinded prior guidance that allowed state DMVs to issue limited term commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). As a result, individuals who hold a lawful employment authorization document (EAD) are no longer eligible to obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) or commercial driver’s license (CDL). This federal policy change may impact candidates applying for positions that require a CDL. For more information, please refer to the FMCSA announcement and the accompanying FAQ.

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.

• Technical aptitude in the use of a laptop with diagnostic software to troubleshoot engine fault codes and navigate through diagnostic procedures.

• Ability to learn and navigate computer-based fleet management systems and email efficiently.

• Effective time management skills with handling multiple repairs.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills as it pertains to equipment repairs.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

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.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• 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 or Oregon National Guard servicemember, 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.

Need help?

• For questions, call 971-345-1967 or email ODOTRecruitmentJS@odot.oregon.gov.

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 criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. 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 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.

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