Highway Maintenance Worker 2 In-Training

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building maintaining and operating the state highway system WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation manages the worlds longest floating bridge and recently completed the worlds widest tunneling project.

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking two Highway Maintenance Worker 2s to join the Olympic Region (OR) Highway Maintenance Program out of Aberdeen WA and Amanda Park WA. The purpose of the Olympic Region Highway Maintenance Program is to ensure the highway infrastructure WSDOT facilities and fleet are maintained in good working order; to operate the highway system effectively and safely; to respond to natural disasters weather events construction impacts and emergencies; and to provide environmental stewardship of lands that WSDOT owns or maintains. Under the direction of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor and Highway Maintenance Worker 3 this journeylevel position is a member of the regional maintenance organization. Operating a wide variety of highway equipment and tools this position is responsible for maintenance and repair of highways and highway structures to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce. This position performs a variety of skilled maintenance tasks and may occasionally lead a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3. The safety of the traveling public and fellow employees is a high priority and must be considered in every decision and activity.

This position supports the agencys strategic plan and goal areas of 1 Workforce Development by influencing a workplace that supports and promotes training and development for professional growth and upward mobility; 2 Diversity Equity and Inclusion by creating influencing and fostering a physically and psychologically safe workplace where all employees feel that they belong; and 3 Resilience by ensuring through adherence to WSDOT policies that work functions performed are administered to the expected quality safety and stewardship standards to support Washingtons longterm resilience.

What to Expect

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. HMW2 may work alternate and emergency shifts as assigned and respond to emergency situations in all weather conditions; 24 hours a day 7 days a week alone or a part of a team as needed. Rotational night/day shift is required. Travel is an expectation of the position and may be required on a regular sporadic or as needed basis. Overnight travel is required.

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

• Operate Class A B and C highway equipment on approved Department of Transportation Equipment List (TEF) for highway maintenance.
• Perform pavement maintenance and repair; apply concrete asphalt and synthetic materials.
• Perform drainage maintenance; erosion and slide repair; sign maintenance and repair; and guardrail fence and impact attenuator installation and repair.
• Complete danger tree removal; vegetation management including pesticide application; establish maintain and repair landscaped areas including planting and remediating sites.
• Track document and report daily work activities account for inventory and inventories highway section.
• Perform snow and ice control to include application of antiicing compounds to road surface with truck mounted equipment loads trucks from stockpiles or pits.
• Design and set up traffic control for all operations; as well as full road or bridge closures according to departmental and MUTCD standards.

Qualifications

This is aHighway Maintenance Worker 2(HMW2 position. However the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower levelHighway Maintenance Worker 1(HMW1 depending on qualifications providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal intraining plan.

To be considered for this opportunity at theHMW1 level the following are required:

• One 1 year ofexperience performing maintenance activities in a related field of work such as highway maintenance logging farming excavation trucking or heavy equipment experience.
• Possession of an unrestricted valid drivers license to legally operate vehicles in Washington State.
• Ability to report in service to assigned duty station within 60 minutes of an afterhours call.
• Ability to transport move and manipulate various types of equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water as well as traverse in rough steep and uneven terrain.

To be considered for this opportunity at theHMW2 level the following are required:

• Two 2 years of highway maintenance logging farming excavation or heavy equipment experience. OROne 1 year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or equivalent.
• Possession of an unrestricted Class A CDL with N endorsement to legally operate vehicles in Washington State; or obtain within twelve 12 months of hire.
• 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.
• Ability to report in service to assigned duty station within 60 minutes of an afterhours call.
• Ability to transport move and manipulate various types of equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water as well as traverse in rough steep and uneven terrain.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate or equivalent.
• Possession of an unrestricted Class A CDL with N endorsement to legally operate vehicles in Washington State.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• Travel is an expectation of the position and may be required on a regular sporadic or as needed basis. Overnight travel may be required.
• This is aHighway Maintenance Worker 2 (HMW2 position. However the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower levelHighway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1 depending on qualifications providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal intraining plan.
  1. HMW1: $46920 $56880
  2. HMW2: $52920 $64440
• 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 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 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 reference25DOTOR30373emin the subject line.