Highway Maintenance Worker 2

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 manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a non-permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 2 to join our regional maintenance team in supporting safe and efficient travel across Washington's highways. This journey-level role operates a wide variety of equipment and tools to maintain and repair highways and highway structures. The position performs skilled maintenance tasks to ensure the safe movement of people and commerce and may occasionally lead a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3. This is an opportunity to contribute to WSDOT's mission of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options that strengthen our communities and economy.

What to Expect

This position may require working weekends and holidays and may involve responding to emergency calls outside of scheduled hours, with a response time of 45 minutes. Employees must be prepared for emergency situations in any weather, 24/7, and may work long hours, including nights and rotational shifts. Standby and call-back may be needed occasionally.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 will:

• Maintain highways and roadways by performing snow and ice control, operating plows and sanders, and applying de-icer to ensure safe travel.
• Operate Class A, B, and C highway equipment such as dump trucks, excavators, graders, and vactors to perform roadway and drainage maintenance.
• Perform pavement, drainage, and structural repairs including asphalt/concrete patching, culvert and ditch work, guardrail, fencing, and safety feature upkeep.
• Install and repair roadway signs, barriers, vegetation, and landscaping while safely handling equipment and materials.
• Respond to emergencies and incident scenes by providing traffic control, coordinating with law enforcement, and assisting with debris or hazard removal.
• Inspect highways, equipment, and facilities; track and document daily activities in computerized systems to ensure accurate records.
• Service and maintain equipment, tools, stockpile sites, and facilities to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Promote safety by following Pre-Activity Safety Plans (PASP), wearing PPE, attending training, and maintaining a safe environment for coworkers and the public.

Qualifications

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

• Highway Maintenance and Equipment Operation: Experience in performing maintenance activities in fields such as highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, trucking, heavy equipment operation, or other related work.

• Traffic Control and Safety: Working knowledge of traffic control practices following the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Ability to plan and implement safe work zones, including flagging, signage, and the use of cones/barrels.

• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.

• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to the above, the following are also required:

• Possess an unrestricted Class A CDL with "N" endorsement without air brake restriction & a valid medical card and an unrestricted, valid driver's license to legally operate vehicles in Washington State.
• Valid Traffic Control/Flagging card or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency callouts/stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Ability to transport, move, and manipulate various types of equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to respond to the assigned duty station within 45 minutes of an after-hours call.
• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain and work at elevated heights, above 25 feet over land or water.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Valid Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging card with experience performing traffic control per MUTCD, including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging.
• Washington State Pesticide Applicator's License
• Backflow Prevention Tester Certification
• Crane Certification

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• These positions are full-time and non-permanent, expected to last up to six months.
• The salary range listed includes a 10% Group C assignment pay for HMW2 positions in the Shuksan area.
• Duties involve physical tasks outdoors in various weather conditions, including high winds, both day and night, often near high-speed traffic. Responsibilities include manual labor, machinery operation, and working in confined spaces. There is exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, and environmental conditions, including hot asphalt and potential waste hazards.
• 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.
• 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 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• 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

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 mayearn up to 25 paid vacation days per year
• 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 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.

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 .

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