Transportation Technician - Washington State Ferries

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!

Washington State Ferries (WSF) is an essential part of Washington’s transportation network. Every year, we carry nearly 20 million passengers across Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands on more than 400 sailings a day. Our dedicated teams with over 2,100 people work together to serve our communities and shape the future of ferry travel.

WSF, a division of WSDOT, is currently seeking a Transportation Technician 3 to support the safe, reliable operation of Washington State Ferries by helping ensure ferry terminal construction projects are completed in accordance with contract requirements and established quality standards. This position plays an important role in maintaining the integrity and long-term reliability of terminal infrastructure that serves millions of passengers each year.

Working collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders, the Assistant Field Inspector helps advance Washington State Ferries’ mission while upholding the agency’s core values of Serve, Grow, Trust, Respect, and Navigate. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a transportation system that is vital to the communities and economy of Washington State.

As we navigate a once-in-a-generation transformation to decarbonize our system — guided by our core values Serve, Respect, Trust, Grow Navigate, and bold strategic priorities Service Excellence, Improved Communication and Empowered People — there’s never been a more meaningful time to come aboard at Washington State Ferries.

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

• Inspect and document contractor work to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, permit conditions, and applicable standards.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including field notes, IDRs, MFVs, job logs, photographs, and project records in accordance with the WSDOT Construction Manual.
• Inspect existing facilities, document conditions, track material quantity and quality, and support force account repairs and emergency response.
• Coordinate with ferry operations, contractors, and WSF/WSDOT staff to support construction activities and maintain ferry service.
• Obtain required certifications and perform standardized sampling, testing, and documentation of construction materials.
• Review plans, specifications, and estimates; prepare contract estimates, assist with change orders, and update As-Built drawings.
• Prepare project records for closeout and archiving.
• Uphold WSF’s strategic priorities (Service Excellence, Improved Communication, and Empowered People) and values (Serve, Grow, Trust, Respect, and Navigate), ensuring they are embedded in WSF’s culture through leadership actions

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

• Engineering Knowledge & Technical Application: Ability to apply engineering and mathematical principles (e.g., algebra, geometry, construction math), ability to understand and use measurements (length, area, volume), and ability to use rulers and simple measurement tools, in support of tasks such as construction inspection, drafting, surveying, plan development, design or data collection to…