Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (In-Training) – Tunnels

• Perform roadway and tunnel maintenance work as part of a crew in active highway environments during nighttime operations.
• Operate Class A, B and C highway equipment as designated on the approved Department of Transportation Equipment List (TEF) for highway maintenance.
• Operate maintenance equipment such as street sweepers, vacuum trucks, tunnel washers, flushers, or similar equipment used to clean roadways and maintain drainage systems in tunnels.
• Perform asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair; apply concrete, asphalt and synthetic materials.
• Track, document and report daily work activities, account for inventory and inventories highway section.
• Perform snow and ice control, including, application of anti-icing compounds to road surface with truck mounted equipment, loading trucks, hauling materials such as sand, gravel and other items, and maintaining stockpile sites.
• Design and set up traffic control; full road or bridge closures; perform traffic control; and conduct moving and stational traffic control operations.
• Act as a first responder at accident scenes, spills, or other emergency situations.
• Perform maintenance and minor repair on equipment and hand tools.

• Basic Highway Maintenance Skills: Basic understanding of highway maintenance tasks such as pavement repair, drainage systems, erosion control, vegetation management, sign and guardrail installation, and debris removal
• Licensing: Possession of an unrestricted valid driver’s license to legally operate vehicles in Washington State.

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.

• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate and maintain various Class A, B, and C highway maintenance equipment, tools, and vehicles following WSDOT standards. Ability to safely transport heavy equipment and materials between job sites.
• Traffic Control & Work Zone Operations: Knowledge of traffic control practices following the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Ability to plan and implement safe work zones, including flagging, signage, and the use of cones/barrels.

Certifications: The ability to obtain a Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License within twelve (12) months of hire.

The ability to obtain a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card within six (6) months of hire; The ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain valid First Aid/CPR Certification.

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.

• Technical & Administrative Proficiency: Skilled in the use of electronic systems for timekeeping, maintenance tracking, inventory management, and cost estimating (e.g., HATS, WZDB, TSMS). Proficient in standard computer applications, including Microsoft Office and email communication.
• Teamwork & Leadership: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently in the field. Capable of leading a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, demonstrating sound decision-making and leadership skills.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

• Ability to move, carry, and manipulate tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds (and occasionally heavier).
• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain, as well as bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and maneuver into tight or low-clearance spaces.
• Ability to work at ground level, in confined spaces, and at elevated heights (above 25 feet over land or water).
• Ability to report in service to assigned duty station within 60 minutes of an after-hours call.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in all weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, individually or as part of a team.

• Traffic Control Operations: Experience performing traffic control per published highway standards (MUTCD) including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging.
• Licenses: The ability to obtain a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Drone Operator License) within twelve (12) months of hire.

• 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 5% salary premium for positions in King County, as well as the 10% assignment pay.

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 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: Highway Maintenance Worker 1: $59,616 – $72,729

• Highway Maintenance Worker 2: $65,839 – $80,205

• 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.

• 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.