Highway Maintenance Worker 1 - Toutle River Rest Area Attendant

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 to join the Southwest Region Maintenance organization and provide year-round operational support at the Toutle River Safety Rest Area. Responsibilities include performing rest area maintenance tasks such as cleaning restrooms, removing garbage, general site upkeep, vegetation management, and clearing snow and ice from sidewalks. The role also involves maintaining buildings and grounds, performing janitorial work, making minor repairs, and interacting with the traveling public to help ensure they can safely and efficiently use state highways. This position requires a self-directed individual who takes independent action to resolve maintenance issues as they arise. Work hours include varying shifts, weekends, and holidays, and employees must be able to respond to the rest area, which operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What to Expect

This position performs work that is often physical in nature and performed outdoors and inside rest area buildings. Work may include negotiating uneven terrain, working low to the ground, at ground level, or at elevated heights above the head, assisting others and/or working in confirmed spaces, and inclement weather. 

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Perform a variety of janitorial services at highway safety rest area, including but not limited to cleaning, disinfecting, replenishing supplies, sweeping, and mopping floors in facilities.
• Collect garbage bags and pick up litter and debris in and around rest areas.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks and entrances.
• Inspect restrooms and perform minor repairs needed to stalls, plumbing, lighting, and paper dispensers.
• Operate tools, equipment and machinery including but not limited to weed cutters, hedge trimmer, and other various hand and electric powered tools.
• Maintain landscaped areas by mowing (riding and push mowers) trimming and pruning trees and shrubbery, weeding flower and shrub beds.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and vehicle records.
• Assist with routine highway maintenance, such as repairing guardrails and guardrail posts, minor repairs of signs, and cleaning culverts and ditches. 

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Facility & Grounds Maintenance: Basic knowledge and proficiency in facility and grounds maintenance, janitorial work, landscaping, and/or vegetation management. 
• Tools & Equipment Use: Experience using and servicing a variety of hand tools, power tools, landscaping tools, and other equipment. 
• Public Interaction & Relations: Ability to perform work in public access areas, engage in public interaction, and maintain good public relations. 
• Computer & Technology Skills: Basic knowledge and proficiency with computers, email, data entry, internet, and mobile devices. 
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. 
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to the competencies above, the following are also required:  

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire. 
• Able to respond (physically arrive) to the Chehalis maintenance facility within 45 minutes. 
• Ability and willingness to work varying shifts, including weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency situations 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and ability to traverse uneven terrain.
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. 

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Roadway & Grounds Maintenance Experience: Experience performing roadway maintenance, janitorial work, landscape work, or related experience. 
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): A valid CDL Class A or B. 
• Traffic Control & Flagging: Possession of a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card with experience performing traffic control per MUTCD including planning, setting signs, devices, and flagging. 
• Pesticide Application Certification: Possession of a Washington State Pesticide Applicators License. 
• CPR/First Aid Certification: Possession of a CPR/First Aid certification.

Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is 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 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. 
• This position may be subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). 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 www.uscis.gov. 

Why WSDOT 

• 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 individuals’ lifestyle.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time 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.  
• 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. 

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 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. 

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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.

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 www.uscis.gov.

Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Daisha.Jordan@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference 26DOT-SWR-40013 in the subject line.

Salary : $51,840 - $63,252