Multiple Highway Maintenance Worker 2 - Hybrid Incident Response / Pavement Marking

Full Job Description

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 currently seeking multiple Highway Maintenance Worker 2s to join the team out of Seattle in the Northwest Region.

Under the direction of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, this position is a member of the regional pavement marking and Incident Response Team (IRT).

Operating a wide variety of highway equipment and tools, this position is responsible for maintenance of highway longline striping, thermoplastic, reflective pavement marking (RPM), and Incident Response during off season period, to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce.

This position performs a variety of skilled maintenance tasks and may occasionally lead a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3.

This position is critical in reducing congestion by removing incidents as quickly and safely as possible to restore the state highway transportation system to its maximum operational capacity.

The IRT members are the WSDOT's first line personnel responding to daily emergencies.

This position is critical in fostering a respectful and healthy work environment with focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What to Expect

Striping season typically runs April through October, while IRT season spans October through Match, with both being weather dependent.

Typical schedule is 40-hours per week, for 4, 10-hour day shifts, and may include weekends and holidays for business needs or to respond to non-scheduled or call-out emergencies.

During peak striping season, this position will require extensive out of town travel for weeks at a time, returning only on weekends.

Must be able to report in service to assigned duty station within 60 minutes of an after-hours call. Work alternates and emergency shifts as assigned.

Respond to emergency situations in all weather conditions; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, alone or a part of a team as needed. May work more than 40 hours per week due to business needs.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 will:

• Operate Class A, B and C highway equipment.
• During striping season, perform day-to-day pavement marking maintenance activities operate various equipment.
• Serve as an Incident Responder outside of striping season, coordinating with Washington Station Patrol (WSP), Traffic Management Center (TMC), other emergency responders, Incident Response Lead Technician, and Maintenance Supervisor to expedite clearance of collisions, abandoned vehicles, and work towards resolving incidents within 90 minutes.
• Continuously patrol highways during congested traffic periods.
• Perform daily equipment checks; report any damaged equipment.
• Report time and document inventories, maintenance actions; track, document, and report daily work activities in DOT Time and striping log book.

Qualifications

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

• Performing roadway maintenance: Ability to perform roadway maintenance, truck driving, heavy equipment operation, or Traffic Incident Management.
• Operation and Control: Ability to control operations of equipment or systems while monitoring high speed traffic in a high stress environment.
• Equipment Maintenance: Experience performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Speaking: Ability to talk to others to convey information effectively.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

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

• Possession of a valid Washington State CDL Class A Driver's License with "N" endorsement and without air brakes restriction.
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights above 25 feet over land or water.
• Ability to traverse steep, rough, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to balance body when on equipment, vehicles, step stool, and ladder; ability to bend, twist, and maneuver.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Valid Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging card with experience performing traffic control per MUTCD including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging.
• Experience as an emergency responder with exposure to vehicle collisions and other incidents.
• Experience using 2-way radio to communicate with dispatch and other responders.

Important Notes

• This recruitment will be used to fill four (4) permanent positions within the Northwest Region. This recruitment may also be used to fill additional vacated positions.
• 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.
• During peak striping season, this position will require extensive out of town travel for weeks at a time, returning only on weekends.

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.

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 alyssa.nastasi@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 25DOT-NWR-10386em in the subject line.