Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Seattle

State of Washington; Seattle, Washington (WA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Highway Maintenance Worker to join their dynamic team in Seattle, WA. This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks on state highways and infrastructure, ensuring safety and efficiency in transportation. Ideal candidates will enjoy outdoor work and operating heavy equipment while responding to emergency situations. The position offers a chance for career growth and the opportunity to contribute to vital public services. If you're dependable and ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• 2 years of relevant experience in maintenance or heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level maintenance and repair tasks on highways.
• Operate heavy equipment to maintain state roadways.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Traffic Control

Communication Skills

Manual Labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Class A, B, or C Heavy Equipment

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is looking for an enthusiastic career-minded individual who wants to make a difference to join our dynamic team in Seattle, WA, supporting the vast infrastructure of Northwest Washington. This opportunity is perfect for someone who loves working outdoors, doing manual labor, and operating a variety of equipment to complete tasks. As part of our maintenance team, you will assist with repairing and rebuilding state highways, and adjacent right of ways to ensure they remain in a condition that promotes the movement of traffic, and safety to the motoring public. We encourage you to apply if you are dependable and looking for a career with growth potential!

Working in the maintenance area will require responsible, safety-minded individuals to accomplish assigned tasks and may require operating trucks as well as other heavy equipment. These positions require quick response time to job sites. Highway maintenance crews are ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By taking on this role, you are serving a key and vital function to the State of Washington.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 will:

• Perform journey-level highway, roadside, infrastructure, and right-of-way maintenance and repair tasks.
• Operate Class A, B, and/or C heavy equipment to maintain state roadways and highways.
• Design and set up traffic control operations, as well as full road or bridge closures according to departmental and MUTCD standards.
• Remove dangerous and hazardous debris from roadways.
• Removal of snow and ice during winter season.

Qualifications

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

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two (2) years of highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, or heavy equipment experience OR other related work experience.
• Valid Washington State CDL Class A driver’s license with endorsement “N” and without air brakes restriction, with valid medical card.
• The ability to respond to emergency call outs, work different and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights and weekends), and perform standby duty.
• Ability to transport up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions including confined spaces, uneven terrain, and next to fast high volume highway traffic.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, and hand and power tools.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups utilizing oral, written, and electronic communication methods.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Valid Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging card
• Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License
• Backflow Prevention Tester Certification
• Crane Certificate

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County. An additional 10% assignment pay is included in the listed salary.
• In addition to the 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 applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found inChapter 357-28of the Washington Administrative Code.
• This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information, please go toDOT 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 visitwww.uscis.gov.

Why WSDOT

• 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 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.
• PlanFor 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 much more. Go toState Benefitsfor more information.

Check out this video to learn more:Why WSDOT?

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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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 maycontact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries aboutthis posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, [e-mail]. Please be sure to reference Highway Maintenance Worker 2 #10623 in the subject line.