Highway Maintenance Supervisor | Kelso

State of Washington; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Kelso, WA seeks an experienced Highway Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance crews, plan and supervise daily activities, and coordinate emergency response.

This role requires a valid Class A CDL, the ability to work nights and weekends, and a willingness to travel between duty stations. The position features four 10-hour shifts and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Independent leadership of multiple highway maintenance crews across duty stations and shifts.
• Experience tracking expenditures and independently managing inventories.
• Strong knowledge of safety standards and practices with applied leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Highway Maintenance crews performing daily maintenance and operations activities on assigned roadways and structures.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and budget highway maintenance activities for daytime Kelso and St. Helens crews.
• Conduct employment interviews and recommend actions related to employment.
• Oversee employee development and performance evaluations.
• Prioritize and budget using MAP System to develop annual maintenance plan.
• Prepare records and reports on work, expenditures, and emergencies with agencies.
• Conduct monthly crew safety and training meetings.
• Review and approve access permits and franchise applications.
• Communicate and coordinate resources for emergency response with EOC and Incident Command.

Skills

Independent Leadership

Operational & Administrative

Safety Awareness

Communication

Heavy Equipment Oversight

Growth Mindset

Service-Oriented

Education

Valid Class A CDL

Job description

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 an experienced maintenance professional ready and willing to provide leadership, guidance, and support for employees tasked with roadway and roadside maintenance at the Maintenance Facility in Kelso, WA. As the Highway Maintenance Supervisor, you will work independently to plan, budget, schedule, and supervise highway maintenance crews engaged in specialized maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of highway features. An effective Maintenance Supervisor must have good communication skills, exhibit leadership qualities, facilitate and provide training in support of workforce development, support management, be accountable, and demonstrate inclusion with all employees.

What to Expect

The typical schedule is four 10-hour shifts (40 hours per week), with participation in a rotational night shift. You may work near high-volume, high-speed traffic, stand for extended periods, and navigate rough, steep, or uneven terrain. Some work may occur at heights or over land or water.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Supervise Highway Maintenance crews performing daily maintenance and operations activities on assigned roadways and structures.
• Plan, schedule, supervise, and budget highway maintenance activities for the daytime Kelso and St. Helens Maintenance crews, including Highway Maintenance Worker 2 and Highway Maintenance Worker 3 staff.
• Conduct employment interviews and recommend actions related to employment.
• Oversee employee development and performance evaluations.
• Prioritize and budget using a personal computer and utilize the Maintenance Accountability Process (MAP) System to develop the annual maintenance plan.
• Prepare records and reports pertaining to work accomplished, expenditures, and emergency situations including working with county agencies, city agencies, and Washington State Patrol.
• Conduct monthly crew safety and training meetings.
• Review and issue access permits, review franchise applications, and recommend requirements and approval.
• Communicate and coordinate resources for an emergency response with Emergency Operations Center, Incident Command, supervisor, and others as necessary.

Qualifications

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

• Independent Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise multiple highway maintenance crews operating across multiple duty stations and shifts, including planning, scheduling, prioritizing, and assigning work for maintenance activities.
• Operational and Administrative Experience: Demonstrated ability to track expenditures, use of inventory items and independently manage accuracy.
• Safety Awareness & Leadership: Experience prioritizing and promoting a safety-first culture, strong knowledge of workplace safety standards with consistently applied safe work practices.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely with internal staff, management, other agencies, and the public using verbal, written, and virtual communications, including acting as WSDOT’s representative in meetings and public interactions.
• Heavy Equipment Operation & Oversight: Ability to operate and oversee the use of heavy equipment in support of daily highway maintenance and emergency response operations.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to work at heights exceeding 25 feet over land or water.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, alternate shifts, standby assignments, rotational day and night shifts, and emergency callouts as needed.
• Ability to work a rotational night shift.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in all weather conditions and report to the assigned duty station within 60 minutes when called back after hours.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Emergency Response: Experience coordinating emergency responses with a central operations center, while directing appropriate personnel and equipment. Knowledge of highways asset life cycles and preservation activities.
• Conflict Resolution: Proven experience applying strong problem solving and interpersonal skills addressing and resolving conflict in the workplace in a manner that aligns with Department policies and values.
• Mentoring: Demonstrated ability to guide and support others, effectively sharing knowledge, skills and experience to foster growth and development of employees.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• 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.

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!
• 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 many 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 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 www.uscis.gov.