Incident Responder

Initial Posting Date: 06/17/2026Application Deadline:07/01/2026Agency:Department of TransportationSalary Range:$4,312 - $5,988Position Type:EmployeePosition Title:Incident ResponderJob Description:Incident Response Operations Specialist – Incident ResponderOregon Department of TransportationDelivery & Operations Division – Region 2 Incident ResponseWarrentonThe role:  We are recruiting for an incident responder to join our team in Warrenton! As an incident responder you will be responsible for maintaining safe and efficient travel conditions on Oregon roadways. You will provide emergency response to incidents and hazardous situations while being an on-scene commander, first responder, and traffic movement facilitator. This is a great opportunity to work with ODOT in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. Get started and 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.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:Patrol roads, highways, and freeways in specialized emergency vehicle to identify traffic hazards, develop removal plans, and coordinate safe, expeditious hazard removal.Provide minor road service assistance to motorists, clear disabled vehicles from travel lanes, and coordinate tow requirements as necessary.Provide immediate response to any incidents or hazardous situations that jeopardize the safe and efficient movement of traffic.Provide on-scene leadership in situation assessment, traffic control, and coordination of incident response activities in adherence to Incident Command System.Provide emergency medical assessment at accidents, call for medical response teams, and provide basic first aid as appropriate.Oversee removal of wreckage and debris, and containment and removal of hazardous materials (HazMat) resulting from motor vehicle accidents or other incidents on the highway system.Assess incident impact on traffic flow.In coordination with Traffic Center Operators, develop and implement emergency traffic controls that safely optimize traffic movement through or around the incident location.Clear hazardous road conditions, clean closed and open drainage systems to eliminate a high water hazard, remove debris and animal carcasses from travel lanes, and perform emergency road repairs.Maintain equipment, shop facilities, vehicles, and tools in clean and serviceable condition.Work is performed independently, outdoors in all weather and traffic conditions and may require lifting up to 50 pounds.Work may require extended hours and being on call including nights and weekends due to emergency situations.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!Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications!Minimum qualifications:Two years of experience related to the duties of the position.  One year of this experience must include public safety or transportation related 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.This position requires a maximum 45 minute response time to1960 SE Dolphin Ave, Warrenton, Oregon 97146 for emergency call-outs.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 using tools to create a safe space for emergency responders during an incident.Experience working under tight timelines and frequently changing priorities.Experience working with the public in emotionally charged situations.Experience working in high density traffic, freeway or road systems.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 receiv