Highway Maintenance Worker 2 - State of Washington

About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity
WSDOT is looking for an enthusiastic career-minded individual who wants to make a difference and join our dynamic day time crew in Renton, supporting the vast transportation infrastructure of Northwest Washington. This opportunity is perfect for someone who loves working with their hands, knowing their work is done on roadways and roadsides in a variety of weather. This team member will assist with the maintenance and operations of the state highways, and adjacent right of ways to assure they remain in a condition that promotes the movement of traffic, and safety to the motoring public.
 
Working in the maintenance area will require responsible, safety-minded individuals to accomplish assigned tasks and may require operating trucks as well as other heavy equipment. These positions require a quick response time to job sites. Highway maintenance crews are ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By taking on this role, you are serving a key and vital function to the State of Washington.
 
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker will:

• Operate class A, B, or C equipment, power tools, and performs manual labor to complete activities such as asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair; apply concrete, asphalt, synthetic materials. 
• Perform drainage maintenance and repair on structures like catch basins, culverts, pipes, ponds, sedimentation facilities, swales, ditches, and other types of drainage features; as well as provide for erosion and slide repair.
• Install, maintain, repair guardrail, fences, impact attenuator concrete barriers and other safety features. 
• Remove dangerous trees and provides vegetation management, such as mowing, applying pesticide applications, establishing, maintaining, and repairing landscaped areas, including planting and remediating sites. 
• Haul materials such as rip rap hot and cold asphalt, removes litter, dead animals, and debris from State rights-of-way (ROW) and roadways. 
• Performs routine inspections of highway features. 
• Uses iPad and computers to track, document, account for inventory, inventory highway section features, and report daily work activities conforming to the Maintenance Accountability Process (MAP) system. This includes performing basic math for inventory, product mixing and area calculations.
• Transport up to 50 lbs. of heavy equipment and materials between work sites.
• Assist in assembling, installing, and replacing signs, sign components, and signposts, using a variety of equipment and tools.
• Design and set up traffic control for all operations, including full road or bridge closures according to Department and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. 
• Perform traffic control.

 
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity Highway Maintenance Worker 2, the following are required:

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two (2) years of highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, or heavy equipment experience OR other related work experience.  
• Valid Washington State CDL Class A driver’s license with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction, with valid medical card.

 
In addition, the following are required:

• Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to work in all weather conditions including confined spaces, uneven terrain, and next to fast high volume highway traffic. 
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, and hand and power tools. 

 
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging Card 
• Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License
• Backflow Prevention Tester Certification
• Crane Certificate

 
Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County. 
• 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 applicable Collective 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 subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). 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.wa.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 may 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 their 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. This information can 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 listed Recruiter.
 
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at strebal@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference Highway Maintenance Worker 2 #12471-1 in the subject line.