Transportation Technician

Overview

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!

WSDOT is currently seeking multiple Transportation Technician 3s to perform skilled engineering tasks in support of transportation projects across office, laboratory, and/or field environments. These roles operate with general direction regarding schedules and priorities while exercising independent judgment in selecting work methods and resolving routine technical problems. Successful candidates will apply established engineering policies, procedures, and standards to ensure high-quality project execution and documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to Washington s transportation infrastructure while advancing technical expertise within a collaborative engineering setting.

Long hours, weekend and holiday assignments, and alternate shift schedules, including night work, may be required to meet operational needs. Travel assignments may require overnight stays out of town for extended durations.

• Inspect and test materials on complex highway construction projects to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Document field activities, pay notes, testing results, force accounts, and other construction records with accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets and advise the Field Engineer of status, emerging issues, or potential impacts.
• Obtain and maintain required materials testing qualifications (e.g., ACI Concrete Tester Grade 1, WAQTC HMA and Aggregate) within established timelines.
• Contribute to survey layout activities and assist with planning and scheduling inspection assignments for team members.
• Mentor junior inspectors on inspection procedures, contract standards, and construction administration practices.
• Prepare correspondence, calculations, pay documentation, subcontract approvals, and other project records to support accurate and timely contract administration.
• Coordinate with contractors, local agencies, and internal WSDOT offices to support communication, project documentation, and payment processing.

• Foundational Engineering Knowledge:
  Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles. Ability to apply engineering concepts to real-world scenarios.
• Technical Interpretation and Analysis:
  Skilled in reading, analyzing, and interpreting contract plans, specifications, manuals, and other documents in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Communication and Interpersonal Proficiency:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a variety of stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Inspection Documentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience in conducting roadway or bridge construction inspection and documentation in accordance with industry standards.
• Field Materials Testing Proficiency:
  Proficient in conducting construction and field materials testing (e.g., soil, asphalt, concrete) in accordance with industry standards.
• 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:

• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and up to 75 pounds with assistance.

• Professional Engineering Preparation:
  Demonstrated foundational knowledge in civil or structural engineering through academic coursework or related preparation.
• Construction Inspection Expertise:
  Ability to apply inspection practices and field observation techniques to roadway or bridge construction activities.
• Technical Research & Analysis
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to utilize and apply the Design Manual, Construction Manual, Plans Prep Manual, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and other WSDOT manuals and policies when developing and documenting the design or construction of transportation projects.

• Certification as a Traffic Control Flagger

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• 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…