Motor Carrier Auditor

Initial Posting Date:
10/08/2026
Application Deadline:
10/22/2026
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
$4,952 - $7,587
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Motor Carrier Auditor
Job Description:
Compliance Specialist 2 – Motor Carrier Auditor
Oregon Department of Transportation
Commerce and Compliance Division
Commercial Vehicle Tax Audit / Eastern Oregon Audit
Umatilla
The role:
Join our Commerce and Compliance team in Umatilla as a motor carrier auditor. In this role, you will independently perform audits to ensure compliance with Oregon weight-mile tax, over-dimension fees, Oregon commercial registration, International Registration Plan (IRP), and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) regulations by analyzing commercial motor carrier records. You will interview drivers and help them understand better methods of record keeping, interpret and explain various regulations, and make recommendations for further action if warranted. If you are passionate about safety and compliance and have the ability to explain complex information in a simplified manner, apply for this exciting opportunity today!
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:
Organize, examine and analyze carrier mileage and fuel records and file information to determine the accuracy of carrier tax reports and registration applications.
Investigate sources of information as required when carrier records are incomplete.
Research and interpret laws, rules and international agreements and apply these to motor carriers for compliance purposes.
Assess under or over-reported taxes and fees and impose penalties for non-compliance.
Complete computerized schedules and exhibits using flow charts, narratives, spreadsheets and comparisons to support all fees, late payments, penalties and interest charges assessed in the audit.
Document audit findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
Interview carriers to determine their system of internal controls for recording, processing and reporting vehicle operations.
Communicate findings and recommendations to the carrier by fully explaining the audit and applicable laws, rules and international agreements.
Travel is required approximately 25% of the time for field audits and includes overnight and extended travel to all parts of the U.S. and Canada. Ability to obtain proper travel documentation is required.
Hybrid work options available with manager approval.
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%.