Highway Maintenance Worker ; In-Training Moses Lake & Othello

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 currently seeking two Highway Maintenance Workers (HMW2) to support North Central Region in Othello and Moses Lake, WA. The selected candidates will assist with the maintenance and repair of state highways and highway structures to ensure the safety of the traveling public. These journey-level positions serve as members of the regional maintenance organization and perform asphalt and concrete maintenance, traffic control, repair and installation of guardrail and signs, as well as culvert and drainage maintenance.

Working in the maintenance area requires responsible, safety-minded individuals to perform a variety of skilled labor tasks and operate highway equipment and tools. This work is performed in the field on active roadways and in a variety of weather conditions.

These positions perform work that is often physical in nature, primarily outdoors, and often next to high-volume, high-speed traffic that may require standing for extended periods of time. HMW2s may work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water. Work may also include traversing in rough, steep, and uneven terrain. A typical schedule is 40-hours per week for four (4) 10-hour shifts.

Nights, weekends, and holidays may also be required to respond to emergency situations.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Operate Class A, B, and C highway equipment for highway maintenance.
• Perform general roadway maintenance and repair activities such as:
  • Asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair.
  • Drainage maintenance, including catch basins, sedimentation facilities, and ditches.
  • Erosion and slide repair.
  • Sign maintenance and repair.
• Perform vegetation control, including repairing/maintaining landscaped areas and planting and remediating sites.
• Remove highway debris, including danger tree removal.
• Perform snow and ice removal, which includes operating dump trucks and sanders, as well as hauling sand and gravel.
• Design and set-up of traffic control, which includes manually flagging traffic or signing for lane closures and operating attenuator/buffer truck.
• Perform maintenance and minor repair on equipment and hand tools including sharpening power saws and chains, washing vehicles, and greasing tools and equipment, etc.
• Respond to non-scheduled emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

These are Highway Maintenance Worker 2 positions. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill these positions 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.

To be considered for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 level, the following is required:

• Highway and Roadway Maintenance Expertise: Ability to perform roadway maintenance, roadway construction, heavy equipment operation.

To be considered for the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 level, the following is required:

• Highway and Roadway Maintenance Expertise: Demonstrated experience performing roadway maintenance, roadway construction, heavy equipment operation, over the road or other truck driving, farming, landscaping, general construction, or related experience.

The following qualifications are also required at any level:

• A Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B without airbrake restrictions. Must have N (tanker) endorsement and current medical card obtained prior to employment.
• Ability to obtain Class A CDL (without restrictions) with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction within 12…