Highway Maintenance Supervisor - Lead & Develop Crews

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Kelso, WA is seeking an experienced Highway Maintenance Supervisor to lead roadway maintenance crews, plan budgets, and oversee safety and training. The role is full-time, requires CDL, and involves night shifts with varied duty stations.

You will supervise daily maintenance activities, coordinate with agencies, and provide leadership to staff across multiple sites while upholding WSDOT standards and values.

Qualifications

• Independent leadership of multiple highway maintenance crews.
• Track expenditures and manage inventory independently.
• Promote safety-first culture and enforce safe work practices.
• Clear communications with staff, agencies and the public.
• Operate and oversee heavy equipment in daily maintenance.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Customer- and service-oriented teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supervise highway maintenance crews on daily tasks.
• Plan, schedule, and budget maintenance activities for multiple sites.
• Conduct employment interviews and recommend actions.
• Oversee employee development and performance evaluations.
• Operate MAP system to develop annual maintenance plans.
• Prepare records and reports on work and expenditures.
• Lead monthly crew safety and training meetings.
• Coordinate access permits and emergency response resources.

Skills

Independent leadership

Operational and administrative

Safety leadership

Communication

Heavy equipment operation

Growth mindset

Service-oriented

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Kelso, WA is seeking an experienced Highway Maintenance Supervisor to lead roadway maintenance crews, plan budgets, and oversee safety and training. The role is full-time, requires CDL, and involves night shifts with varied duty stations.

You will supervise daily maintenance activities, coordinate with agencies, and provide leadership to staff across multiple sites while upholding WSDOT standards and values.