Highway Maintenance Worker 2 Multiple Positions Cowlitz County

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 currently seeking to fill two Highway Maintenance Worker 2 positions in Kelso and Woodland WA. The selected candidates will assist with the areas maintenance and repair of the state highways and highway structures to ensure the traveling publics safety. Under the direction of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor and Highway Maintenance Worker 3 these journey level positions will serve as members of the regional maintenance organization and will perform asphalt and concrete maintenance traffic control repair and installation of guardrail and signs and culvert and drainage maintenance. Working in the maintenance area requires responsible safetyminded individuals to perform a variety of skilled labor tasks and operate highway equipment and tools. These opportunities are perfect for someone who enjoys working with their hands knowing their work is done on roadways and in a variety of weather conditions.

What to Expect

These positions perform work that is often physical in nature and performed primarily outdoors and often next to highvolume highspeed traffic that may require standing for extended periods of time; HMW2 may work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water. Work may also include traversing in rough steep and uneven terrain. A typical schedule is Monday through Friday 40hours per week for 4 10hour days. Weekends and holidays may be required to respond to nonscheduled or callout emergencies.

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

• Perform asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair; apply concrete asphalt and synthetic materials.
• Perform drainage maintenance; sign maintenance and repair; guardrail fence and impact attenuator installation and repair.
• Perform tree removal and vegetation management.
• Track document and report daily work activities account for inventory and inventories highway section.
• Perform snow and ice control including application of antiicing compounds to road surface with truck mounted equipment loading trucks hauling materials such as sand gravel and other items and maintaining stockpile sites.
• Design and set up traffic control; full road or bridge closures; perform traffic control; and conduct moving and stational traffic control operations.
• Operate Class A B and C highway equipment as designated on the approved Department of Transportation Equipment List (TEF) for highway maintenance.
• Act as a first responder at accident scenes spills or other emergency situations.
• Perform maintenance and minor repair on equipment and hand tools.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:

• Two 2 years of experience performing roadway maintenance heavy equipment operation or related experience such as the farming timber operations or construction.
• A valid drivers license with the ability to legally operate vehicles in Washington State.
• Experience being committed to safety including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• A Washington Class A CDL with N endorsement without air brake restrictions; or ability to obtain CDL and valid medical card within 12 months of hire.
• 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 Flagger Certification within 12 months.
• Ability to work nights weekends holidays and perform emergency callouts/standby 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
• Ability to transport move and manipulate various types of equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to respond to assigned duty station with 45 minutes of an afterhours callout.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• High school diploma GED or equivalent.
• Experience performing traffic control per MUTCD including planning setting signs and cones or barrels and flagging.
• Two 2 years as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or comparable work experience.
• One 1 year of snow removal and antiicing operations with plow trucks.
• Knowledge of the surrounding area.
• Wellrounded experience in multiple disciplines.
• Consistent work history

Important Notes

• This recruitment will be used to fill two 2 permanent vacancies one 1 each in Kelso and Woodland; and may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• Travel is an expectation of these positions and may be required on a regular sporadic or as needed basis. Overnight travel is required.
• These positions are not eligible for remote work.
• 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 applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for nonrepresented positions can be found in Chapter 35728 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• These positions may be 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 informationplease visit.

Why WSDOT

• WorkLife Balance We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
• Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays fulltime employees may earn 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.
• Contact details for a minimum of three 3 individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and jobrelated competencies. NOTE: This information may 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 may contact the listed Recruiter via email.

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