Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (In-Training) | Nights

• Perform highway maintenance, including operating Class A, B, or C highway equipment, maintaining roadways, drainage, landscapes, and roadside features.
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers safely, manage vegetation, and follow Environmental Safety Act and Best Management Practices.
• Assemble, install, and replace signs and sign components, transport equipment and materials, and track inventory in WSDOT systems.
• Respond to emergencies, set up traffic control, assist at accident scenes or spills, and perform emergency roadway or structure repairs.
• Remove and clean up unlawful dwellings safely, handling hazardous substances and following Pre-Activity Safety Plans.
• Maintain roadways for open travel, including snow and ice control, operating plow and sander trucks, applying anti-icing compounds, and maintaining stockpile sites.
• Train and assist personnel in equipment use, safety procedures, and highway maintenance practices as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties, help construct Best Management Practices, and occasionally lead a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3.

Highway Maintenance Expertise: Demonstrated skills in highway maintenance practices, 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.

Safety Awareness & 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.

• A valid Washington State CDL Class A Driver’s License with “N” endorsement and without air brakes restriction or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Obtain a Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging card within twelve (12) months of employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Ability to work at ground level, in confined spaces, and at elevated heights (above 25 feet over land or water).
• Ability to traverse steep, rough, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing 50 pounds or more in a safe manner.
• Ability to report in service to assigned duty station within 45 minutes of an after-hours call.
• Ability and willingness to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and to respond to un-scheduled work, call-outs, or emergency situations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, alone or a part of a team.

• Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging Card.
• Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License.
• Backflow Prevention Tester Certification.
• Crane Certification.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the “Contact Us” section of this posting.
• The salary for this position will also include an additional compensation per hour for Night Shift and Designated Corridor pay, which is not currently listed in the salary.

The assigned work schedule for these positions is Night Shift.

However, these positions require the ability to respond to emergency call outs, work nights, work different and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights, and weekends), and perform standby duty.

Travel throughout the assigned duty area is required of these positions. Some regional and statewide travel may be required to attend meetings or participate in trainings.

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 is 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 www.uscis.gov.

This is a Highway Maintenance Worker 2 position.

However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan.

The base salaries for each level are:

• Work-Life 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, 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.

• 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.