Transportation Technician 3

Full Job Description

About WSDOTThe 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 OpportunityWSDOT is currently seeking a Transportation Technician 3 to support highway construction delivery in Union Gap, WA.

This skilled, journey-level position works closely with the Field Engineer (TE3) to perform materials testing, inspection, documentation, and surveying activities, ensuring contractor work meets plans, specifications, and agency and federal standards.

Our top candidate will have proven skill in materials testing and inspection, strong documentation and record-keeping skills, and practical problem-solving abilities to support construction projects.What to ExpectThe typical schedule will be 40 hours per week with opportunities for overtime during construction season, April to November.

During construction season, it is expected that this person will be out of town during the week.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Technician 3 will:

• Perform construction contract materials testing and inspection, including aggregates, concrete, HMA, embankment density, and other materials, to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Assist in the inspection of roadways, structures, drainage, electrical and ITS systems, environmental features, and other construction items for conformance with contract requirements.
• Analyze plans and specifications, monitor material quantity and quality, maintain accurate documentation, and provide guidance or training as needed.
• Serve as lead inspector on smaller projects, significant portions of larger projects, or as a roving inspector, including specialized features such as major structures, illumination, electrical, signal, or drainage systems.
• Prepare inspector daily reports, field note records, and material approvals, ensuring thorough, timely, and accurate construction documentation.
• Assist the survey party lead or perform construction staking independently, using modern total stations, GPS, and data collection equipment to support construction layout.
• Support office project development, including scoping files, Right of Way, hydraulic and environmental reports, quantity estimates, and plans using InRoads, and other CAD software.

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

• Foundational Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles. Ability to apply engineering concepts to real-world scenarios.
• Construction Materials Testing & Inspection: Demonstrated ability to independently sample, test, and inspect construction materials (e.g., aggregates, concrete, HMA, embankment density) in accordance with contract specifications, ensuring contractor compliance with plans, standards, and quality requirements.
• Surveying & Construction Layout Support: Demonstrated ability to perform construction surveying tasks independently or in support of a survey lead, including staking, measurements, GPS/total station operation, data collection, and use of surveying software to support roadway, drainage, and structure construction.
• Construction Documentation & Recordkeeping: Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate, timely, and complete construction documentation, including Inspector Daily Reports, field notes, material approvals, and quantity tracking, ensuring records meet legal requirements.
• Technical Analysis & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to analyze field conditions, plans, and test results to identify issues, recommend solutions, and support field engineers in resolving construction, material, or design-related challenges.
• Safety Awareness & Field Operations: Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in heavy civil construction environments, including traffic control zones, night work, and adverse weather, while following safety protocols and safely handling tools and equipment.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.

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

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a state vehicle.
• The ability to work nights and weekends, and the ability to travel out of town within the region during construction season.
• The ability to maneuver and transport equipment weighing up to 40 pounds individually or assist with transporting equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the State of Washington or other States.
• Certified Qualified Inspector certificate issued by the Washington Department of Transportation.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI), concrete testing certification, State of Washington.
• Certification for the testing of various materials, aggregate, HMA densities from the Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC).

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• During construction season, it is expected that this person will be out of town during the week.

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.

• 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 ApplyApplications 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 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-SCR-50169 in the subject line.