Maintenance Mechanic 3 (In-Training)

State of Washington; Ritzville (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation days (up to 25)

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 3 to perform journey-level maintenance and repair across seven Safety Rest Area sites in Eastern Region Area 3. The role emphasizes plumbing, building maintenance, water systems, and safety-focused operations next to high-speed traffic.

The position requires flexible hours, with a typical 40-hour week over four 10-hour shifts and potential after-hours emergency coverage.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated journey-level knowledge and ability to perform building, plumbing, water system, and equipment maintenance and repair using appropriate tools, materials, methods, safety practices, and applicable codes and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace commercial plumbing fixtures, water delivery components, water conditioning devices, and related equipment.
• Ability to diagnose equipment and system problems, perform preventive maintenance, and return facilities to safe, reliable operation.
• Ability to recognize and mitigate hazards related to traffic, elevated work, chemicals, hazardous materials, and adverse weather while following safety requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and document maintenance activities clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level plumbing work for the Eastern Region rest area operations.
• Read blueprints, estimate time, materials, equipment, and submit test results as required by local code enforcement.
• Install, repair, troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on plumbing (supply and waste).
• Perform backflow testing, repairs and replacements, landscape maintenance, and lawn mowing.
• Provide building maintenance including painting, drywall, flooring, framing, tile, and door repairs.
• Diagnose and maintain water supply and well systems; perform preventive maintenance.
• Clean and perform custodial duties; handle hazardous substances and materials.
• Maintain tools and equipment; perform snow and ice removal operations as needed.
• Respond to emergency calls; work nights/weekends and stay out of town if required.

Skills

Maintenance

Journeyman

Plumbing

Water Systems

Safety

Communication

Roadside Operations

Equipment Maintenance

Job description

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 Maintenance Mechanic 3 to provide journey-level maintenance and repair services for seven Safety Rest Area sites and buildings within the Eastern Region Area 3. This position performs preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on mechanical and plumbing equipment, building structures, and water and sewer systems to keep facilities safe and operational. This Maintenance Mechanic also supports the maintenance and repair of seven maintenance sheds and associated support buildings and sites in coordination with Eastern Region Facilities. Through effective communication and coordination with internal and external partners, this position helps ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of WSDOT facilities.

What to Expect

This position performs work that is often physical in nature, primarily outdoors, and often next to high-volume, high-speed traffic that may require standing for extended periods of time. Maintenance Mechanics may work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water. Work may also include traversing in rough, steep, and uneven terrain in varying weather conditions. A typical schedule is 40-hours per week for four (4) 10-hour shifts. Nights, weekends, and holidays may also be required to respond to emergency situations.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Perform journey-level plumbing work for the Eastern Region rest area operations.
• Read blueprints, estimate time, materials, equipment, and submit formal test results as required by local code enforcement for these projects.
• Install, repair, trouble shoot and perform preventative maintenance on plumbing (supply and waste).
• Perform backflow testing, repairs and replacements, landscape maintenance, landscape irrigation maintenance, vegetation control and lawn mowing.
• Provide building maintenance, including painting, replacing drywall, and repairing flooring, framing, tile, and doors.
• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, replacement, and preventive maintenance of water supply and well systems.
• Clean and perform other custodial duties, which may include handling of hazardous substances, hazardous objects, and possible bloodborne pathogens.
• Perform maintenance and minor repair on equipment and hand tools, including sharpening power saws and chains, cleaning around the shed, washing vehicles, and greasing tools and equipment.
• Perform snow and ice control, including snow plowing and application of anti-icing compounds and abrasives to road surface with truck mounted equipment.

Qualifications

This is a Maintenance Mechanic 3 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan.

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

• Skilled Trades / Maintenance: Demonstrated journey-level knowledge and ability to perform building, plumbing, water system, and equipment maintenance and repair using appropriate tools, materials, methods, safety practices, and applicable codes and standards.
• Plumbing and Water Systems: Demonstrated ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace commercial plumbing systems, fixtures, water supply and waste systems, pumps, motors, and related components.
• Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting:Demonstrated ability to diagnose equipment and system problems, identify appropriate corrective actions, perform preventive maintenance, and return equipment and facilities to safe and reliable operating condition.
• Safety and Risk Management: Demonstrated ability to recognize and mitigate hazards associated with traffic, elevated work,confined spaces, chemicals, hazardous materials, biological hazards, power tools, and heavy equipment, and adverse weather conditions while following applicable safety requirements.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Demonstrated ability to safely operate and perform routine maintenance on highway maintenance equipment, vehicles, power tools, hand tools, and specialized equipment used in maintenance operations.
• Communication and Documentation:Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, follow written and verbal instructions, document maintenance activities, complete required records, and communicate technical information to others.
• 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.
• Growth Mindset:Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented:Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL), endorsement N (Air Brake restriction removed).
• Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Washington State Department of Health Backflow Tester certificate or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• WSDA Pesticide Operator License or ability to obtain within the first six (6) months of hire.
• Valid Traffic Control/Flagging card or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to report in service to assigned duty station within 45 minutes of an after-hours call.
• Ability to respond to emergency call outs, work other scheduled shifts, and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights, and weekends), and perform standby duty.
• Ability to work and stay out of town overnight as duties require and be available for callout on weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and often next to live traffic, at times at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water.
• Ability to work in a confined environment; negotiate rough, steep terrain; and work low to the ground or at ground level.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• 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.
• Well and Water System Maintenance: Journey-level plumbing-documented experience with installing and maintaining commercial plumbing fixtures, water delivery components, water metering and protection devices, water conditioning systems and similar equipment.
• Carpentry and Building Maintenance:Demonstrated journey-level experience performing building maintenance and repairs, including doors, windows, hardware, framing, drywall, flooring, concrete, tile, and related building components.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• 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 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.
• This is a Maintenance Mechanic 3 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan. The base salaries for each level are:
  1. Maintenance Mechanic 3: $66,072 – $76,608
  2. Maintenance Mechanic 2: $61,332 – $71,136
• 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 may 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.
• 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 to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at [e-mail]. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-ER-60287 in the subject line.

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 listed Recruiter.

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.