Highway Maintenance worker 3 | Ritzville

State of Washington; Ritzville (WA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid holidays

Medical/dental insurance

Retirement options

Résumé du poste

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks a skilled highway maintenance professional to lead a crew responsible for safe and efficient travel on State Highways. The role combines hands-on maintenance with crew leadership within a regional maintenance team.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration with internal and external partners, including planning, scheduling, and implementing maintenance programs to keep roadways in good condition.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience leading highway maintenance crews.
• Experience operating heavy equipment used in road maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety practices in roadside work and traffic management.

Responsabilités

• Lead a crew in day-to-day highway maintenance operations, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Mentor and train personnel in equipment usage, safety, highway maintenance, and public relations.
• Coordinate equipment and personnel with fellow crews; arrange parts and rental of vendor-owned equipment; prepare estimates.
• Maintain daily records and enter maintenance activities in computerized systems.
• Perform pavement, drainage, erosion repair, signage, and guardrail maintenance.

Connaissances

Crew leadership

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Formation

Class A CDL

DOT Medical Card

Traffic Control/Flagging certification

Description du poste

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 a skilled and dependable highway maintenance professional to lead a crew in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient travel on State Highways. This position plays a vital role in maintaining highways, roadside infrastructure, and safety features that support the movement of people and commerce throughout the region. Working as part of the regional maintenance team, these roles combine hands‑on highway maintenance with crew leadership to help keep the transportation system operating safely and effectively. This position also provides leadership support when needed, contributing to a strong maintenance team and WSDOT's commitment to public safety and service.

What To Expect

This position is primarily performed outdoors and near live traffic in all weather conditions, including work at elevated heights, in confined spaces, and on rough or steep terrain, with potential exposure to chemicals and other workplace hazards. This position typically works four 10‑hour shifts Monday through Thursday, with required rotational night shifts and occasional weekends, holidays, standby, call‑back, and 24/7 emergency response, including the ability to report to the duty station within 45 minutes of an after‑hours call. Duties require operating highway equipment, power tools, hand tools, and computer‑controlled equipment, as well as using respirators and other personal protective equipment and handling or moving materials up to 50 pounds. Occasional travel for meetings or training may be required, and the position regularly interacts with internal and external customers, law enforcement agencies, and the traveling public.

• Lead a crew in day-to-day highway maintenance operations, including leading, prioritizing, planning, scheduling, and budgeting maintenance activities for State Highways within an assigned area of responsibility.
• Cultivate a culture of safety, transparency, accountability, and shared values; mentor and train personnel in equipment usage, safety, highway maintenance, and public relations.
• Coordinate equipment and personnel with fellow Highway Maintenance Crew Leaders; arrange purchases of repair or replacement parts and rental or lease of vendor‑owned equipment; prepare Third‑Party Damage estimates and document work completion.
• Maintain and submit daily records and reports for maintenance activities, personnel, equipment, fuel, oil, and materials; monitor inventory and enter and review maintenance activities in computerized systems, including HATS, WZDB, and TSMS.
• Perform and lead highway maintenance activities, including pavement, drainage, erosion and slide repair, signs, guardrail, fencing, impact attenuators, vegetation management, danger tree removal, landscaped areas, litter and debris removal, material hauling, and construction of appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs).
• Lead and perform snow and ice control operations, including snow plowing and application of anti‑icing compounds and abrasives; ensure crew compliance with the Winter Operations Plan, safety requirements, pre‑trip equipment inspections, application guidelines, and treatment level goals.
• Serve as traffic control lead during emergency and maintenance operations; design and set up traffic control for assigned operations, including road and bridge closures, lane closures, and detours, in accordance with departmental standards and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Respond to accidents, spills, and other emergency situations; coordinate traffic control and emergency response with external agencies, keep supervisors and internal customers informed, and recommend additional resources as needed; investigate employee injuries and equipment damage and assist with required reporting.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Equity and Respectful Workplace Culture: Demonstrated experience contributing to a work environment that fosters a culture of respect, inclusiveness, diversity, and equal opportunity.
• Experience in performing roadway maintenance: Proficient in safety focused use of road maintenance heavy equipment or equivalent relevant experience in logging, farming, or excavation.
• Licensing and Certification: Possession a class A CDL, endorsement N (Air Brake restriction removed), to include valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate. Possession of a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card, or ability to obtain within 6 months. Possession of first Aid Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service‑Oriented: Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.

It Is Preferred That Qualified Candidates Also Demonstrate/have

• Experience in performing roadway maintenance: Proficient knowledge and experience performing roadway maintenance, bridge maintenance/construction, and/or heavy equipment operation.
• Leadership and Team Collaboration: Demonstrated success working effectively within a team providing direction, mentoring, support; effective delegation of work to others.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• 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 not eligible for remote work.
• This position may be 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 earn 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 a choice of state retirement programs, and much 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 recruiter listed.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax‑deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long‑term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full‑time and part‑time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full‑time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 non‑overtime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part‑time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑rated basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full‑time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full‑time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 non‑overtime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro‑rate basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357‑58‑175, an employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357‑31‑165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Leave Sharing

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.