Seasonal Winter Highway Maintenance Technician

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal work

Holiday pay

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking non-permanent Winter Highway Maintenance Workers for Connell, Pasco, and Prosser. Responsibilities include snow removal, roadway repairs, culvert maintenance, debris removal, and traffic control.

Typical schedule is 40 hours/week, 4, 10-hour days, with possible weekends and callouts. Ideal candidates will operate snow removal equipment, possess a Class B CDL with N endorsement, and have safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Highway and roadway maintenance experience across infrastructure.
• Heavy equipment operation experience such as loaders, sweepers, dump trucks.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow safety plans.
• Ability to work independently and lead a crew when required.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and callouts.

Responsibilities

• Perform outdoor highway maintenance under varying weather and traffic conditions.
• Operate maintenance equipment including loaders, sweepers, and dump trucks with snowplows and de-icers.
• Use tools, PPE, and basic electronic systems for timekeeping and maintenance records.
• Support year-round or emergency maintenance and adapt to irregular schedules.
• Travel within the region for maintenance and meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with supervisors, contractors, law enforcement, and the public.
• Perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Heavy equipment operations

Outdoor work

Safety compliance

Team leadership (when needed)

Flexibility

Job description

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking non-permanent Winter Highway Maintenance Workers for Connell, Pasco, and Prosser. Responsibilities include snow removal, roadway repairs, culvert maintenance, debris removal, and traffic control.

Typical schedule is 40 hours/week, 4, 10-hour days, with possible weekends and callouts. Ideal candidates will operate snow removal equipment, possess a Class B CDL with N endorsement, and have safety certifications.