Highway Maintenance Supervisor
State of Washington
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Job summary
Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking two Area 1 Highway Maintenance Supervisors in Spokane, WA. You will lead maintenance operations for 385 lane miles, 19 interchanges, and 53 bridges, guiding crews, budgets, and emergency response efforts.
You’ll oversee planning, resource management, and safety compliance while coordinating with teams to keep roads safe and reliable for the traveling public.
Qualifications
- Operate heavy equipment safely and perform roadway/maintenance tasks in varied conditions.
- Demonstrate safety leadership and promote safe work practices in high risk environments.
- Coordinate crews, assign tasks, and mentor employees while maintaining positive relations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day highway maintenance operations in Area 1 Spokane.
- Develop and manage maintenance plans, budgets, and staffing.
- Direct procurement and scheduling of materials, crews, and equipment.
- Oversee vegetation management, snow/ice control, signage, and pavement markings.
- Ensure compliance with state standards and safety regulations.
- Lead safety meetings and training for crews and partners.
Skills
Job description
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!
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!
WSDOT is seeking two skilled and motivated leaders to join our team as Area 1 Highway Maintenance Supervisors in Spokane, WA. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the people, resources, and operations responsible for keeping 385 lane miles of roadway, 19 major interchanges, and 53 bridges safe, reliable, and ready for the traveling public. As a key leader within Eastern Region Area 1, you’ll oversee day-to-day highway maintenance operations, guide and develop maintenance teams, manage budgets and resources, and coordinate critical emergency response efforts.
Work is generally performed Monday–Thursday on four 10-hour shifts; however, weekends, holidays, night work, and extended hours may be required for emergency response and non-scheduled callouts. The position requires the ability to report to the duty station within 45 minutes, respond in all weather conditions, and participate in rotational night, standby, and call-back assignments.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Supervisor will:
- Manage performance through shared vision, values, and accountability.
- Work with employees to build a cohesive team culture grounded in our region’s core values, consistent practices, and structures.
- Supervise, budget and schedule maintenance and specialty crews.
- Oversee vegetation management, tree and brush removal, pesticide application, maintaining wetlands.
- Oversee snow and ice control, highway safety features, guardrail and impact attenuator repair, sign replacement, pavement striping and marking.
- Development of the annual maintenance plan including fund availability and staffing requirements.
- Directs and is responsible for the acquisition of materials and supplies.
- Inspect for illegal right-of-way encroachments, roadway safety maintenance needs and signing to ensure state standards and specifications are met.
- Prioritize and assign work to Highway Maintenance Workers and crews, schedule equipment and materials as needed.
- Conduct periodic crew safety and training meetings to ensure safe work practice and compliance with new regulations.
- Highway Maintenance & Equipment Operations: Demonstrated knowledge and ability to safely operate heavy equipment and perform roadway and roadside maintenance activities, including snow and ice control, traffic control, pavement repair, drainage maintenance, vegetation management, and related maintenance operations. Ability to apply safe work practices, follow established procedures, and effectively operate equipment in a variety of roadway, weather, and work-zone conditions.
- Safety Leadership: Demonstrated ability to consistently apply safe work practices, identify hazards, follow established safety procedures, and promote a culture of safety while working in high-risk environments.
- Leadership and Crew Coordination: Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate the work of others by assigning tasks, providing instruction, monitoring work progress, mentoring employees, and promoting teamwork while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Planning and Resource Management: Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing work, allocate personnel and equipment, manage multiple maintenance activities, and adjust priorities in response to emergencies. Demonstrated ability to evaluate roadway conditions, assess risk, make sound operational decisions, and respond appropriately during emergencies.
- Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
- Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.
- 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
- Possession of or ability to obtain a Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License within twelve months of hire.
- Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency callouts/stand‑by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Ability to respond to assigned duty station with 45 minutes of an afterhours callout.
- Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain and work elevated heights, above 25 feet over land or water.
- Highway Maintenance & Crew Leadership: Demonstrated knowledge and experience performing roadway and roadside maintenance activities, with the ability to lead, coordinate, and support maintenance crews in completing work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Budget & Resource Management: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, monitor expenditures, prioritize resources, and make sound decisions to effectively support highway maintenance operations and organizational priorities.
- Emergency Response & Incident Management: Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to emergencies, highway incidents, and unplanned events; assess changing conditions, prioritize resources, communicate critical information, and coordinate response activities using established emergency management and Incident Command System (ICS) principles.
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position is not eligible for remote work.
- Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and often near moving traffic and heavy equipment, requiring heightened situational awareness and strict adherence to safety practices. The role involves physically demanding tasks, including deploying traffic control devices, flagging, and operating maintenance vehicles and equipment, with extended periods of standing and walking. Employees must wear appropriate PPE at all times.
- 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 (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
- Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
- 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 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?
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.
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference Highway Maintenance Supervisor #60327 in the subject line.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
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