Highway Maintenance Technician – Night Crew

State of Washington; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking motivated Highway Maintenance Worker 2s to join our Lakewood, WA team on Area 1 Night Crew and Area 1 Specialty Crew (Encampment Crew). You will perform a diverse range of maintenance tasks, operate highway equipment, and support safety efforts for Washington’s transportation system.

You may lead a crew in the absence of a higher-level worker, work non-permanent or permanent shifts, and contribute to keeping roadways safe and

Qualifications

• Highway maintenance expertise across pavement, drainage, erosion control, vegetation management, sign and guardrail installation, and debris removal.
• Licensing: Possession of an unrestricted Class A CDL with N endorsement to legally operate in Washington State; or obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Equipment operation: Operate Class A, B, and C highway maintenance equipment and safely transport materials between sites.
• Traffic control & work zone operations: Knowledge of MUTCD; plan and implement safe work zones including flagging and signage.
• Certifications: Ability to obtain a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card within six months; First Aid/CPR certification.
• Safety awareness & compliance: Strong safety understanding; participate in PASP development and safety trainings.
• Technical & administrative proficiency: Proficient with electronic systems timekeeping and maintenance tracking (e.g., HATS, WZDB, TSMS); MS Office.
• Teamwork & leadership: Work in teams and lead crew in absence of HWY Maintenance Worker 3.
• Growth mindset & service oriented: Demonstrates learning and service focus.

Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day highway maintenance operations.
• Operates Class A, B and C highway equipment as designated.
• Pavement maintenance and repair; apply concrete, asphalt and other materials.
• Drainage maintenance including basins and ditches.
• Vegetation management and litter/debris removal.
• Transport heavy equipment between sites.
• Document daily activities in computerized systems (HATS, WZDB, TSMS).
• Prepare third-party damage estimates (K3) via computerized systems.
• Complete daily timesheets online.
• Use email and MS Office; participate in PASP development.
• Attend safety trainings and monthly safety meetings.
• Ensure safe work area and proper handling of hazardous substances.
• Remove encampments on state right of way.

Skills

Highway maintenance

CDL Class A with N endorsement

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Certifications

Safety compliance

Technical proficiency

Team leadership

Growth mindset

Service oriented

Tools

HATS

WZDB

TSMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking motivated Highway Maintenance Worker 2s to join our Lakewood, WA team on Area 1 Night Crew and Area 1 Specialty Crew (Encampment Crew). You will perform a diverse range of maintenance tasks, operate highway equipment, and support safety efforts for Washington’s transportation system.

You may lead a crew in the absence of a higher-level worker, work non-permanent or permanent shifts, and contribute to keeping roadways safe and