Highway Maintenance Worker 2 In-Training Multiple Positions

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge executes an awardwinning Active Transportation Plan holds a record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is looking for multiple enthusiastic careerminded individuals who want to make a difference to join our dynamic team in Auburn and Kent WA supporting the vast infrastructure of Northwest Washington. This is an intraining opportunity that offers a career path handson learning and mentorship and allows you to progress upward through the Highway Maintenance Worker series and achieve the goal class of a Highway Maintenance Worker 2. This opportunity is perfect for someone who loves working outdoors performing manual labor and operating a variety of equipment to complete tasks. As part of our maintenance team you will assist with repairing and rebuilding of state highways and adjacent right of ways to assure they remain in a condition that promotes the movement of traffic and safety to the motoring public. We encourage you to apply if you are dependable and looking for a career with growth potential!

Working in the maintenance area will require responsible safetyminded individuals to accomplish assigned tasks and may require operating trucks as well as other heavy equipment. These positions require a quick response time to job sites. Highway maintenance crews are ready 24 hours a day seven days a week. By taking on this role you are serving a key and vital function to the State of Washington.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 will:

• Perform journeylevel highway roadside infrastructure and rightofway maintenance and repair tasks.
• Operate Class A B and/or C heavy equipment to maintain state roadways and highways.
• Design and set up traffic control operations as well as full road or bridge closures according to departmental and MUTCD standards.
• Remove dangerous and hazardous debris from roadways.
• Removal of snow and ice during winter season.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity at the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 level the following are required:

AND

• Possession of an unrestricted valid drivers license to legally operate vehicles in Washington State.
• Education from a trade school may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.
• Must obtain Washington State CDL Class A drivers license with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction and no transmission restrictions within 12 months of employment.

To be considered for this opportunity at the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 level the following are required:

OR

AND

• Possession of an unrestricted Class A CDL with N endorsement to legally operate vehicles in Washington State.
• Possession of a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card with experience performing traffic control per MUTCD including planning setting signs and cones or barrels and flagging; or obtain within six 6 months of hire.
• Possession of Washington State Pesticide Applicators License; or obtain within twelve 12 months of hire.
• Possession of Backflow Prevention Tester Certification; or obtain within twelve 12 months of hire.

The following is required at both levels:

• The ability to transport materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to respond to emergency call outs work different and/or extended shifts on short notice (days nights and weekends) and perform standby duty.
• Ability to report in service to assigned duty station for an afterhours call.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions confined spaces uneven terrain and next to fast high volume highway traffic.
• Ability to traverse steep rough and uneven terrain; work at heights above 25ft over land or water; work in heat and around hot asphalt.
• Ability to operate Class A B and C equipment w/current technology in highway maintenance operations.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• High school graduation or GED.
• Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging Card
• Washington State Pesticide Applicators License.
• Backflow Prevention Tester Certification.
• Crane Certificate.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• The salary listed includes the legislativeapproved 5 salary premium for positions in King Countyand 10 Group C Assignment Pay.
• Obtaining your Commercial Drivers License is made easier with WSDOT! We provide on the job training and partial financial assistance for positions requiring CDLs.
• These are intraining positions that offer a career path handson learning and mentorship. These positions allow you to progress upward through the Highway Maintenance Worker series and achieve the goal class of a Highway Maintenance Worker 2. Candidates will be considered for a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or Highway Maintenance Worker 2 depending on their qualifications. Annual salary levels for each position are:
  1. Highway Maintenance Worker 1: $53958 $65412
  2. Highway Maintenance Worker 2: $60858 $74106
• 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 unionrepresented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for nonrepresented positions can be found inChapter 35728of the Washington Administrative Code.
• This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information please go toDOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.
• WSDOT does not use the EVerify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.

Why WSDOT

• WorkLife Balance We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
• Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays fulltime employees mayearn 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 toState Benefitsfor more information.

Check out this video to learn more:Why WSDOT

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three 3 individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and jobrelated competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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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 maycontact the listed Recruiter.

Contact Us

For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter Amanda Strebeck at. Please be sure to reference Highway Maintenance Worker 2 #A4Days in the subject line.