Job Description

Posting number: 26DOT-ER-60281

Department: Dept. of Transportation

Division: Eastern Region

Job classification: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 3

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, Safety, Maintenance

Summary

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a skilled and dependable highway maintenance professionals to lead a crew in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient travel on State Highways. This position plays a vital role in maintaining highways, roadside infrastructure, and safety features that support the movement of people and commerce throughout the region. Working as part of the regional maintenance team, these roles combine hands-on highway maintenance with crew leadership to help keep the transportation system operating safely and effectively. This position also provides leadership support when needed, contributing to a strong maintenance team and WSDOT’s commitment to public safety and service.

What to Expect

This position is primarily performed outdoors and near live traffic in all weather conditions, including work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, and on rough or steep terrain, with potential exposure to chemicals and other workplace hazards. This position typically work four 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday, with required rotational night shifts and occasional weekends, holidays, standby, call-back, and 24/7 emergency response, including the ability to report to the duty station within 45 minutes of an after-hours call. Duties require operating highway equipment, power tools, hand tools, and computer-controlled equipment, as well as using respirators and other personal protective equipment and handling or moving materials up to 50 pounds. Occasional travel for meetings or training may be required, and the position regularly interacts with internal and external customers, law enforcement agencies, and the traveling public.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 3 will:

• Lead a crew in day-to-day highway maintenance operations, including leading, prioritizing, planning, scheduling, and budgeting maintenance activities for State Highways within an assigned area of responsibility.
• Cultivate a culture of safety, transparency, accountability, and shared values; mentor and train personnel in equipment usage, safety, highway maintenance, and public relations.
• Coordinate equipment and personnel with fellow Highway Maintenance Crew Leaders; arrange purchases of repair or replacement parts and rental or lease of vendor-owned equipment; prepare Third-Party Damage estimates and document work completion.
• Maintain and submit daily records and reports for maintenance activities, personnel, equipment, fuel, oil, and materials; monitor inventory and enter and review maintenance activities in computerized systems, including HATS, WZDB, and TSMS.
• Perform and lead highway maintenance activities, including pavement, drainage, erosion and slide repair, signs, guardrail, fencing, impact attenuators, vegetation management, danger tree removal, landscaped areas, litter and debris removal, material hauling, and construction of appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs).
• Lead and perform snow and ice control operations, including snow plowing and application of anti-icing compounds and abrasives; ensure crew compliance with the Winter Operations Plan, safety requirements, pre-trip equipment inspections, application guidelines, and treatment level goals.
• Serve as traffic control lead during emergency and maintenance operations; design and set up traffic control for assigned operations, including road and bridge closures, lane closures, and detours, in accordance with departmental standards and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Respond to accidents, spills, and other emergency situations; coordinate traffic control and emergency response with external agencies, keep supervisors and internal customers informed, and recommend additional resources as needed; investigate employee injuries and equipment damage and assist with required reporting.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Commitment to Equity and Respectful Workplace Culture: Demonstrated experience contributing to a work environment that fosters a culture of respect, inclusiveness, diversity, and equal opportunity.
• Experience in performing roadway maintenance: Proficient in safety focused use of road maintenance heavy equipment or equivalent relevant experience in logging, farming, or excavation.
• Licensing and Certification: Possession a class A CDL, endorsement N (Air Brake restriction removed), to include valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate. Possession of a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card, or ability to obtain within 6 months. Possession of first Aid Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate/have:

• Experience in performing roadway maintenance: Proficient knowledge and experience performing roadway maintenance, bridge maintenance/construction, and/or heavy equipment operation.
• Leadership and Team Collaboration: Demonstrated success working effectively within a team providing direction, mentoring, support; effective delegation of work to others.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• This position may be subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have a choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Sidra.Fields@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-ER-60284 in the subject line.