Senior Maintenance & Operations Leader—Highway Ops

State of Washington Dept. of Transportation; Mount Vernon (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid remote work options

Paid holidays & vacation

Tuition assistance

Public service benefits

Job summary

State of Washington Dept. of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance and Operations Assistant Superintendent to lead Area 2 maintenance and preservation of critical highway infrastructure across Skagit, Island, Snohomish, and eastern Whatcom counties, coordinating planning, budgeting, and policy implementation.

The role involves supervising staff, managing contracts, ensuring environmental compliance, and coordinating emergency response during severe weather and incidents, while fostering an

Qualifications

• Knowledge of highway maintenance operations, including planning, budgeting, and staff development.
• Experience supervising employees and coordinating daily maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge of policies, procedures, personnel practices, and labor agreements.
• Experience coordinating multiple maintenance activities and operational plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead Area 2 maintenance operations planning, direction, and oversight for safe, cost-efficient upkeep of the state highway system.
• Plan and coordinate emergency preparedness and response for severe weather, disasters, and incidents.
• Manage long- and short-term programs, budgets, capital investments, fleet needs, and funding requests.
• Oversee environmental compliance, office operations, and administrative functions.
• Develop and administer contracts for maintenance and preservation projects; procure asphalt and aggregates, equipment, and services.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, partner agencies, and the public to coordinate activities and support construction projects.
• Monitor performance, expenditures, safety metrics, and public concerns; implement improvements.
• Supervise staff through coaching, mentoring, and training to maintain safety and inclusion.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Leadership

Policy and regulatory knowledge

Operational planning

Budget administration

Emergency response

Communication skills

Technology & systems

Education

CDL Class A with N endorsement

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Communication tools

Job description

State of Washington Dept. of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance and Operations Assistant Superintendent to lead Area 2 maintenance and preservation of critical highway infrastructure across Skagit, Island, Snohomish, and eastern Whatcom counties, coordinating planning, budgeting, and policy implementation.

The role involves supervising staff, managing contracts, ensuring environmental compliance, and coordinating emergency response during severe weather and incidents, while fostering an