Highway Maintenance Programs Lead (Olympic Region)

State of Washington; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in the Olympic Region seeks a dedicated professional to coordinate and oversee highway maintenance programs including asphalt, right-of-way restoration, and related activities. You will ensure safe, reliable travel by planning projects, reviewing plans, and coordinating with partners.

The role requires physical outdoor work, leadership of a team, and strong safety practices. A CDL and certifications are preferred; remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Leadership to lead multiple Highway Maintenance Workers.
• Agrees to collaborate with internal and external partners to advance agency goals.
• Strong safety and technical knowledge for highway maintenance work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to address confrontational situations professionally.
• Proficiency with Windows-based systems and agency databases.
• Possession of an unrestricted Class A CDL with N endorsement.
• A commitment to learning and growth.
• Customer-focused service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Asphalt Program, Homeless Encampment Cleanup, Third-Party Damage, and Right-of-Way Restoration.
• Plan, schedule, monitor maintenance projects, personnel, equipment, and budgets.
• Coordinate with supervisors, law enforcement, agencies, and project teams.
• Maintain and analyze maintenance records using HATS, WZDB, TSMS.
• Conduct field inspections for right-of-way encroachments and safety.
• Assist HMS with recruitment, performance management, and training.
• Perform day-to-day highway maintenance operations including pavement repair and drainage.
• Assist with Area snow and ice program and material logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative partner ship

Safety knowledge

Communication

Conflict resolution

Technical proficiency

Licensing & certification

Growth mindset

Service-oriented

Tools

Windows-based systems

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

HATS

WZDB

TSMS

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in the Olympic Region seeks a dedicated professional to coordinate and oversee highway maintenance programs including asphalt, right-of-way restoration, and related activities. You will ensure safe, reliable travel by planning projects, reviewing plans, and coordinating with partners.

The role requires physical outdoor work, leadership of a team, and strong safety practices. A CDL and certifications are preferred; remote work is not available.