Outdoor Highway Maintenance Tech | 4x10 Shifts, Night Rotation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Retirement options

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks multiple Highway Maintenance Workers to join the Vancouver, WA team. In these journey-level roles, you’ll work outdoors maintaining state highways, structures, and right of way, operating equipment and performing hands-on repairs.

This position offers a four 10-hour shift schedule, potential night rotation, and opportunities to grow while serving the community.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of highway maintenance including pavement repair and drainage systems.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL with N endorsement within 12 months of hire.
• Proficiency in operating Class A, B, and C maintenance equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of MUTCD traffic control practices and work zone safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate maintenance equipment and vehicles to complete repairs.
• Repair and maintain pavement, drainage, signs, and guardrails.
• Perform vegetation management, debris removal, and erosion control.
• Set up traffic control and flagging for safe work zones.
• Lead crew in absence of a supervisor and provide on‑the‑job training.

Skills

Highway maintenance

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Safety compliance

Leadership

Teamwork

Growth mindset

Flexibility

Education

Driver's license (Class A CDL within 12 months)

Tools

HATS

WZDB

TSMS

MS Office

Job description

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks multiple Highway Maintenance Workers to join the Vancouver, WA team. In these journey-level roles, you’ll work outdoors maintaining state highways, structures, and right of way, operating equipment and performing hands-on repairs.

This position offers a four 10-hour shift schedule, potential night rotation, and opportunities to grow while serving the community.