Description

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 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking to fill Permanent Highway Maintenance Worker 2 positions in our South-Central Region, Area 2 Yakim, WA vicinity. There are three (3) Section Shops looking to fill vacancies at East Selah, Toppenish and Rimrock (near Naches, WA). The selected candidates will be required to perform highway and roadside maintenance work. These positions are responsible for their own personal safety and safety of other crew members, while performing maintenance work and by accomplishing assigned tasks, such as snow & ice control, repairing damage to guardrail and signs, patching potholes, clearing brush and trees. You will also maintain highway drainage, and performing traffic control, the persons in these positions will contribute to the ability of the traveling public to travel safely and efficiently over state highways.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair.
• Drainage maintenance including catch basins, sedimentation facilities, and ditches.
• Erosion and slide repair.
• Sign maintenance and repair.
• Guardrail, fence, and impact attenuator installation and repair.
• Danger tree removal; vegetation management, including pesticide application.
• Facility and rest area maintenance.
• Establish, maintain, and repair landscaped areas.
• Remove litter on state right-of-way.
• Remove animals remains and debris from roadways.
• Track, document, and report daily work activities.
• Account for inventory and inventories highway section.
• Design and set-up traffic control, which includes manually flagging traffic or signing for lane closures and operating attenuator/buffer truck.
• Snow and ice control.

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with endorsement N and without airbrakes restriction
• One (1) year of experience performing roadway maintenance, farming, roadway construction, heavy equipment operation, or related experience.

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with endorsement N and without airbrakes restriction, and ability to obtain Class A within 12 months of hire.
• One (1) year of experience performing roadway maintenance, farming, roadway construction, heavy equipment operation, or related experience.

• Valid medical card.
• First Aid Certificate within six (6) months of hire.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment used in road maintenance.
• Perform all duties when assigned to any shift.
• Possession of a valid Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging card with experience performing traffic control per M54-44 or MUTCD including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging; or obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate a computer, iPad and other electronic equipment for maintenance accountability, timekeeping and checking emails.

• High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
• Knowledge of state highways, roadsides, and right of ways of the surrounding area.
• Understand and experience working with public/private owned fleet & rental equipment.

• 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 union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• These positions are subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit, please visit www.uscis.gov

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle. Employees in this position enjoy a standard daytime schedule, working Monday-Thursday, with three-day weekends.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees mayearn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Plan For 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 to State Benefits for more information.

• 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 job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.