Learn how ODOT benefits can benefit you!
Oregon Department of Transportation offers an unparalleled and competitive package of benefits, leave, salaries, and flexibilities to enhance work-life balance while supporting your career advancement.
The following information describes typical benefits available for employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position or be prorated for other than full-time work.
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
- $5,000 in employee basic life insurance
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan
- Employer paid benefit and/or contribution programs defined by collective bargaining agreement or policy
Paid Leave Benefits
- Sick leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per a month with no maximum accumulation
- Vacation leave earned at a minimum rate of 8 hours per month with accrual rate increases based on longevity or collective bargaining agreement
- Additional miscellaneous paid leave provisions
- Eleven paid holidays a year
The state also provides access to an innovative Employee Assistance Program that offers work-life counseling, along with homeowner, legal, and family resources.
Optional Benefits
- Term-life insurance (employee, spouse or domestic partner, and dependents);
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Option to enroll in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options
Wellness and Work-Life Balance
- Flexible Work Schedules: Employees may have the option to work an alternative work schedule. Examples of alternative work schedules include three-day weekends "4/10's" or flexible start and end times as long as full-time hours are maintained with supervisor approval.
- Regularly scheduled and task-based teleworking: Regularly-scheduled and task-based telecommuting are available options. Employees are able to work from their residence or at another approved location away from their permanent office location. This helps reduce transportation congestion and employee commuting expenses while promoting work-life balance.
- Mental Health Focus and Counseling: We have access to an Employee Assistance Program through Canopy that offers confidential individual and family counseling and well-being services for free.
- Health and Wellness programs: Monthly benefit of $50/month for gym memberships or approved wellness programs.
Temporary Employment
Temporary appointments do not include the typical benefits available for employees. Temporary employees may be eligible for employee health benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefit Board as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Professional Development and Training
The Oregon Department of Transportation offers numerous educational and professional opportunities for employees to develop their skills and expertise through hands-on classroom and virtual learning experiences.