Highway Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Field Ops & Safety

State of Washington; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Supervisor for Area 5 to lead specialty crews and ensure safe, efficient highway operations. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and execution of maintenance plans across multiple subsections.

The successful candidate will manage budgeting, scheduling, and traffic control, while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise in Highway Maintenance: advanced proficiency in highway maintenance operations.
• Operation and Control: sound judgement when operating equipment in high speed traffic.
• Licensing & Certification: Class A CDL with endorsements and related certifications within 6 months to hire.
• Customer Service Excellence: responsive, respectful service and professional written communication.
• Leadership & Team Coordination: experience leading crews with clear direction and coaching.
• Analytical & Planning Skills: planning budgets and evaluating operational needs.
• Technology Use: proficient with Windows-based software and project tracking tools.
• Accountability & Work Management: ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crews and plan maintenance across assigned subsections.
• Coordinate with engineers, PIOs, and TMC personnel.
• Manage equipment, materials, and staffing for projects.
• Ensure safety, PPE use, and compliance in field operations.
• Mentor employees and identify training needs.
• Support budgeting, scheduling, and performance reporting.
• Respond to emergencies and enforce safe traffic control measures.

Skills

Leadership & Team Coordination

Analytical & Planning Skills

Customer Service Excellence

Technology Use

Accountability & Work Management

Safety & Compliance

Growth Mindset

Service-Oriented

Operation & Control

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Supervisor for Area 5 to lead specialty crews and ensure safe, efficient highway operations. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, and execution of maintenance plans across multiple subsections.

The successful candidate will manage budgeting, scheduling, and traffic control, while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with safety standards in a dynamic outdoor environment.