Highway Maintenance Worker 2 In-Training Plant Establishment

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 eager to hire an enthusiastic careerminded individual who want to make a difference and join our dynamic team at our Everett Maintenance Facility supporting the vast transportation infrastructure for WSDOTs Northwest Washington as part of our Mitigation Crew. This intraining position offers a career path handson learning and mentorship allowing you to progress upward through the Highway Maintenance Worker series This position is perfect for someone who loves working with their hands knowing their work is done on roadways and roadsides in a variety of weather. The successful candidates will perform a variety of skilled tasks including landscape maintenance plant care and other environmental needs. This team member will assist with the maintenance and operations of the 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.

Working in the maintenance area will require responsible safetyminded individuals to accomplish skilled tasks that require operating trucks and various other highway and 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:

• Performs skilled and semiskilled landscape maintenance on roadside and mitigation sites including applying pesticide and fertilizer applications.
• Remove or cut trees and brush; manage vegetation through planting and transplanting stream restoration and stabilization fencing irrigation setup and operation pruning mowing minor grading wildlife habitat structure construction erosion control and general grounds care.
• Stay proficient on the latest Environmental Safety Act (ESA) and Best Management Practices and implement them in all aspects of work. Operate Class A B or C highway equipment.
• Routinely and safely operate Vactors sweepers hydraulic excavators backhoes booms and cranes asphalt boxes bulldozers road graders chain saws and eaters.
• Performs manual labor to complete activities such as asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair applying concrete asphalt and synthetic materials.
• Conduct drainage maintenance and repair.

Qualifications

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

• High school graduation or GED.

AND

• One 1 year of experience performing maintenance activities in a related field of work such as highway maintenance logging farming excavation trucking heavy equipment experience or other related work experience. Note: 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 2level the following are required:

• Two 2 years of highway maintenance logging farming excavation heavy equipment experience or other related work experience.

OR

• One 1 year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or equivalent.

AND

• High school graduation or GED.
• Valid Washington State CDL Class A drivers license with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction with valid medical card.

In addition (applies to both levels):

• Ability to manipulate and transport 50 lbs. in a safe manner.
• Valid drivers license

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Possess an unrestricted Class A CDL with N endorsement without air brake restriction & valid medical card to legal operate vehicles in Washington State.
• 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 legislative approved 10 salary premium.
• 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: $51612 $62568
  2. Highway Maintenance Worker 2: $58212 $70884
• 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 35728 of 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 Benefits for 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 HMW 2 Plant Establishment #12345 in the subject line.