Highway Maintenance Worker 3 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 looking for a highway maintenance professional to entrust with the responsibilities of the Highway Maintenance Lead Worker in Everett WA. This position will provide direction and support to safely coordinate work activities for their team as part of WSDOTs Northwest Region (NWR) Restoration and Plant Establishment crew. This experienced technician leads by example and has a personal commitment to safety while working actively with their crew to perform required maintenance in wetlands and restoration projects often in close proximity to highvolume highspeed traffic. Along with the proven ability to fill in as the supervisor during the Maintenance Supervisors absence we need someone to take ownership and use experience with technology for completing daily reports of events that occur.

Due to the nature of this work the Highway MaintenanceLead must also be able to perform hard physical labor such as moving and transporting heavy objects negotiating rough and steep terrain operating heavy equipment and working in extreme weather conditions. 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 Lead Worker will:

• Direct a regionwide mitigation crew responsible for landscape and roadside maintenance and repair tasks.
• Perform skilled and semiskilled landscape maintenance on roadside and mitigation sites such as but not limited to pesticide and fertilizer applications vegetation planting and transplanting stream restoration and stabilization fencing irrigation setup and operation; tree and brush cutting/removal; pruning; mowing; grading wildlife habitat structure construction erosion control grounds care and other related tasks.
• Be proficient on the latest ESA and Best Management Practices and their implementation for all aspects of work.
• Assist in planning and prioritizing work for section needs.
• Determine how work is to be safely performed with minimal impact to traveling public.
• Document and report performance issues.
• Train employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment tools and routine maintenance operations.
• Work closely with crew in job orientation ensure safe working conditions and encourage input from crew members.
• Act on the supervisors behalf in their absence.
• Operate class A B and/or C equipment power tools and performs manual labor to complete activities such as: asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair including cold hot and synthetic mix applications; drainage maintenance and repair including catch basins culverts pipes ponds sedimentation facilities swales ditches and other features; erosion and slide repair; guardrail impact attenuator concrete barrier and/or fence installation maintenance and repair; danger tree removal; landscape and vegetation installation maintenance and repair including mowing applying pesticide planting clearing of vegetation and remediating sites; material handling and hauling including rip rap hot and cold asphalt wood litter dead animals and roadway debris; and section and highway feature inspection and patrol.
• Assist in assembling installing and replacing signs sign components and signposts using a variety of equipment and tools.
• Act as a first responder on accident and emergency scenes.
• Complete fall protection and confined space permits and other maintenance documentation.
• Review permits and checks contractors work and progress.
• Design and set up traffic control for all operations including full road or bridge closures according to Department and MUTCS standards.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:

• One 1 year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 2 or Maintenance Specialist 3; or two 2 years experience as a Maintenance Technician 2 Bridge Maintenance Technician 2 or Maintenance Specialist 2 or equivalent combination of experience.
• Possession of a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card or obtain Flagger Certification within six 6 months of employment.
• Possession of a Washington Class A CDL with N endorsement without airbrake restrictions and no transmission restrictions.
• Possession of Washington State Pesticide Applicators License or obtain within six 6 months of employment
• Ability to transport 50 pounds.
• Experience performing traffic control per MUTCD including planning setting signs and cones or barrels and flagging. Experience in communicating to multiple audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Experience providing outstanding customer service.
• Experience in working independently and prioritizing workload with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Experience using computers iPads and Microsoft Office Suite.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three 3 years of experience in one of the following job classes: Highway Maintenance Worker 2 Bridge Maintenance Technician 2 or Maintenance Specialist 2.
• One 1 year of experience operating and transporting equipment.
• Knowledge of the surrounding area.
• Experience operating vehicles weighing 26000 GVW.
• Experience leading and/or supervising crews providing clear direction and making good decisions in stressful conditions.
• Washington State Pesticide Applicators License.
• Backflow Prevention Tester Certification.
• Crane Certification.

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 for this position.
• 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 Benefit sfor 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 3 #12377 in the subject line.