Outdoor Highway Maintenance Tech — 4x10 Schedule + Benefits

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Stevenson, WA, seeks a dependable Highway Maintenance Worker to join the maintenance team. The role involves outdoor work, operating a range of highway maintenance equipment, and performing hands-on tasks to keep state highways and related infrastructure safe and functional.

The position supports four 10-hour shifts (40 hours/week) with rotational night work and potential on-call assignments.

Qualifications

• Journey-Level Highway & Roadway Maintenance experience.
• CDL Class A or B with N endorsement (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Ability to operate and maintain Class A/B/C highway maintenance equipment and transport heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of MUTCD traffic control practices for safe work zones.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 6 months (or ability to obtain).
• Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License within 12 months (or ability to obtain).
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to policies.
• Experience using timekeeping, maintenance tracking, inventory systems (HATS/WZDB/TSMS).

Responsibilities

• Operate maintenance equipment to perform repairs on pavement, drainage, and roadside infrastructure.
• Maintain asphalt, concrete, signs, guardrails, and drainage systems.
• Set up traffic control, flagging, and work-zone safety measures.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with partner agencies as needed.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and lead crew members when required.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and vehicles to ensure reliability.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Roadway maintenance

Traffic control knowledge

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

HATS

WZDB

TSMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in Stevenson, WA, seeks a dependable Highway Maintenance Worker to join the maintenance team. The role involves outdoor work, operating a range of highway maintenance equipment, and performing hands-on tasks to keep state highways and related infrastructure safe and functional.

The position supports four 10-hour shifts (40 hours/week) with rotational night work and potential on-call assignments.