Highway Maintenance Worker

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 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 seeking a skilled and motivated Highway Maintenance Worker to join our team in Mansfield, WA! If you enjoy hands-on work, operating heavy equipment, and making a visible difference in your community, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career serving the traveling public. As a journey-level member of our regional maintenance team, you'll help keep Washington's highways safe, reliable, and open by performing a variety of highway and roadway maintenance activities that support the movement of people and commerce.

Working under the direction of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, you'll operate a wide range of maintenance equipment and tools to inspect, maintain, and repair highways and highway infrastructure. You'll contribute to everything from routine roadway maintenance to emergency response efforts, ensuring transportation systems remain safe and functional in all conditions. This role also offers opportunities to demonstrate leadership by guiding maintenance crews in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, making it an excellent position for someone who enjoys teamwork, problem-solving, and taking initiative.

Work is generally performed Monday–Thursday 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 45 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 2 will:

• Perform day-to-day highway maintenance operations.
• Asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair.
• Remove deceased animals and debris from roadways.
• Track, document, and report daily work activities.
• Account for inventory and inventories highway section.
• Perform snow and ice control; load trucks from stockpiles or pits;
• Haul materials such as sand, gravel and other items.
• Maintain stockpile sites.
• Design and set up traffic control for all operations; as well as full road or bridge closures.
• Perform traffic control.

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

• Technical & Operational Expertise: Ability to apply knowledge and skills in highway and maintenance operations, including traffic control, vehicle operation, snow and ice ops, and equipment handling, ensuring safe and effective completion of tasks.
• Communication & Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Effectively communicate with diverse audiences, both orally and in writing, to provide clear information and support collaboration.
• Customer Service Excellence: Provide responsive, courteous, and professional service to internal and external customers, resolving issues and maintaining positive relationships.
• Independent Work & Prioritization:Manage workload independently, efficiently prioritizing multiple assignments to meet deadlines and operational needs.
• Technology & Data Management: Proficiently use Windows-based computers and software to complete documentation, reporting, and operational tasks accurately and efficiently.
• 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:

• Class B CDL with N endorsement without restrictions. Must obtain Class A CDL (without restrictions) with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction within 12 months of hiring.
• Possession of a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card with experience performing traffic control per MUTCD including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging; or obtained within six months of employment.
• Obtain and maintain valid First Aid/CPR Certification within six months of employment.

• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency callouts/stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Ability to transport, move, and manipulate various types of equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to respond to assigned duty station with 45 minutes of an after hours callout.
• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain and work elevated heights, above 25 feet over land or water.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Safety Awareness & Safe Work Practices: Demonstrated ability to follow established safety policies, procedures, and…