Highway Maintenance Worker 1 | Rest Area

Highway Maintenance Worker 1

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 leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking a motivated Highway Maintenance Worker 1 for the Rest Areas in Everett, WA. Under the direction of the Highway Maintenance Supervisor, the Highway Maintenance Worker 3, or the Maintenance Mechanic 3, the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (Rest Area Attendant) provides clean and operational facilities that provide the traveling public a safe place to rest and use facilities.

This helps in reducing driver fatigue and providing opportunities for private vehicles and trucking industry vehicles to stop for inspection of loads and equipment, this in turn reduces travel and transportation risks and assist in the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce. The safety of the traveling public and fellow employees is a high priority and must be considered in every decision and activity affecting Washington State highways and facilities.

Work is generally performed Sunday – Wednesday on four 10-hour shifts; however, weekends, holidays, night work, and extended hours may be required for emergency response and non-scheduled callouts. The position requires the ability to report to the duty station within 60 minutes, respond in all weather conditions, and participate in rotational night, standby, and call-back assignments.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 will:

• Maintain assigned rest areas to meet the needs and satisfaction of the traveling public.
• Perform janitorial services within facilities: clean, scrub, and disinfect the rest area facilities (toilets, urinals, sinks, drinking fountains, partitions, floors, walls, etc.); remove graffiti; keep paper products (toilet paper, paper towel, seat cover dispensers) and hand soap dispensers full; pick up litter and empty trash receptacles; clean trash receptacles; dust furniture, window, and door ledges; wash windows; sweep and clean walkways, parking areas, and picnic areas.
• Perform daily chlorination and water meter reading; obtain public drinking water samples from well and submit to the assigned county testing site per regular schedule for the safety and health of the traveling public.
• Clean and maintain recreational vehicle dump stations; ensure they are in good working order. Inspect assigned rest area for vandalism, abandoned vehicles, and unauthorized use (i.e., tents, open fires, or extended stay vehicles over allotted eight hours).
• Maintain assigned rest area landscape: mow lawn areas (ride and push mowers); trim and prune shrubbery and trees; weed flower and shrub beds, maintain planted vegetation; fertilize and reseed damaged lawn areas; and apply pesticides.
• Maintain public access areas, entries, and walkways during winter with de-icing agents, shovels, and snow removal equipment (i.e., snow blower).
• Operate power tools and hand tool; operate class C equipment for maintenance operations.
• Contribute to a strong culture of safety in the workplace: participate in monthly organizational meetings; prepare daily Pre-Activity Safety Plans (PASP); conduct monthly Safety Field Reviews using SIIRS (Safety Inspection and Incident Reporting System).

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

• Maintenance Experience: Experience performing maintenance activities in a related field of work
• Licensure and Certifications: Valid Driver's License, Washington State Flagging Card, CPR-AED First Aid card
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• Ability to maneuver and…