Summary

This seasonal job involves hands-on maintenance of state highways in Washington, including tasks like snow removal, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring safe traffic flow in areas like Ellensburg, North Bend, and Snoqualmie Pass.

Workers will handle physical outdoor work near busy roads to keep infrastructure clear and functional for travelers.

It's a good fit for reliable, physically fit individuals with experience in construction or road work who enjoy varied tasks and can handle demanding schedules.

Key Requirements

Demonstrated experience in routine and emergency highway maintenance, including pavement repair, drainage systems, and debris removal
Ability to assess and perform repairs on highway structures, roadside features, and landscapes
Basic knowledge of operating and maintaining heavy equipment like front-end loaders, dump trucks, and sweepers
Experience with snow and ice removal, including plowing and sanding operations
Skills in establishing traffic control, flagging, and setting up work zones near high-speed traffic
Physical ability to work outdoors in rough terrain, at heights over 25 feet, and for extended periods
Availability for a 40-hour weekly schedule with potential weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs

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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 manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking multiple seasonal Highway Maintenance Worker 2's to fill vacancies in Ellensburg, North Bend, & Snoqualmie Pass, WA.

The selected candidates will support the moving of traffic across I90 and the State of Washington.

They will perform a multitude of maintenance tasks on the highway to provide a safe travel way by maintaining State highways, roadside, infrastructure and right of way.

The selected candidates will perform highway and right of way maintenance work to ensure the safe, efficient movement of goods, services, and people.

What to Expect

These positions perform work that is often physical in nature and performed primarily outdoors and often next to high-volume, high-speed traffic that may require standing for extended periods of time; HMW2 may work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water.

Work may also include traversing in rough, steep, and uneven terrain. A typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 40-hours per week, for 4, 10-hour days.

Weekends and holidays may be required to respond to non-scheduled or call-out emergencies.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Workers will:

Perform snow and ice removal, which includes operating dump trucks and sanders, as well has hauling sand and gravel.
Operate 32,000 to 60,000 GVW dump truck with plow and sander units.
Loader operation on/along roadways and with stockpile sites during winter operations.
Establish temporary work zones, mobile work operations, traffic control devices, including Road warriors, portable electronic signs, flagging for all maintenance operations and roadway accidents.
Maintain drainage facilities including ditching, channels, and culverts, cross drains, manholes, and catch basins.
Repair guardrail, fence, signs, directional markers, delineation, and the removal of graffiti from structures and other highway facilities; accident scene clean up.
Operate front end loaders, dump trucks, truck/trailer combos, sweepers, mowers, vactors, excavators, pickups and other miscellaneous hand tools.
Litter removal, cleaning Rest Areas and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Highway and Roadway Maintenance Expertise

Demonstrated experience performing routine and emergency maintenance on highways, roadways, and related infrastructure including pavement repair, drainage systems, erosion control, vegetation management, sign and guardrail installation, and debris removal.
Ability to assess maintenance needs and perform repairs to highway structures, roadside features, and landscapes.

Heavy Equipment Operations

Basic knowledge of operating and maintaining heavy equipment used for road maintenance such as front-end loaders, tractor mowers, sweepers, flushers, truck-mounted attenuators, backhoe, vactor, 26,000 -56,000 GVW Dump truck with snowplow and chemical deicer attachments.

Safety Awareness and Compliance

Strong understanding of workplace safety procedures and commitment to following safety policies, including confined space entry, fall protection, and hazardous material handling.
Ability to participate in the creation and implementation of Pre-Activity Safety Plans (PASP) and attend regular safety training.

Technical and Administrative Proficiency

Ability to use electronic systems for timekeeping, maintenance tracking, inventory management, and cost estimating. Proficient in standard computer applications including Microsoft Office and email communication.

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 with the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with N endorsement without airbrake restrictions and a CDL medical card, with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months after initial state employment.
A Washington State Flagging Card, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
A First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency callouts/stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ability to transport, move, and manipulate various types of equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
Ability to travel in snow covered roads, ice, closed sections of roadway, and extreme winter weather.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

Advanced Highway and Roadway Maintenance Expertise: Extensive experience performing maintenance activities.
Traffic Control Operations: Experience performing traffic control activities in compliance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards to ensure the safety of roadway workers and the traveling public.
Maintenance Manual Application: Skills and experience interpreting and applying the WSDOT Maintenance Manual to guide daily work activities, procedures, and operational decisions.
Snow and Ice Operations Implementation: Working knowledge of the WSDOT Snow and Ice Plan to safely and the ability to effectively conduct winter operations, including response, treatment strategies, and resource coordination.
Roadway Safety Standards Compliance: Proficiency interpreting and implementing M54-44 guidelines and MUTCD requirements to maintain consistent traffic control practices and roadway safety across maintenance and work zone activities.

Important Notes

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple seasonal vacancies in (1) North Bend, (2) Snoqualmie Pass & (1) Ellensburg; and may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
In addition to the listed salary, positions located at Snoqualmie Pass, WA are eligible for an additional 10% Assignment pay and positions located in King County are eligible for an additional legislative approved 5% premium.
These positions are not eligible for remote work.
These seasonal work opportunities are expected to last from October through April.

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 (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

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 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 of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

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.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-SCR-5S058m in the subject line.

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