Highway Maintenance Worker - Coulee

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 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 a Highway Maintenance Worker 2 to join our regional maintenance team in a journey‑level role. Under the direction of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, this position operates a wide variety of highway equipment and tools to perform skilled maintenance and repair of highways and highway structures. The work directly supports the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce.

This position may also serve as a lead worker and direct a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3.

This position performs work that is often physical in nature and performed primarily outdoors and often next to high‑volume, high‑speed traffic that may require standing for extended periods of time. This position may also work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water, traversing in rough, steep, and uneven terrain. A typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 40 hours per week, for 4, 10‑hour days.

Weekends and holidays may be required to respond to non‑scheduled or call‑out emergencies. Rotational night shift may be required.

• Perform day‑to‑day highway maintenance activities, including vegetation management, pavement and drainage repair, erosion control, sign and guardrail repair, litter and debris removal, and construction of appropriate BMPs.
• Operate and use a variety of tools, equipment, and materials to complete asphalt, concrete, and roadway maintenance and repair work.
• Maintain roadways for safe and open travel by performing snow and ice control, loading and hauling materials, and maintaining stockpile sites.
• Respond to emergency situations by setting up and managing traffic control, acting as a first responder at incident scenes, and coordinating with external agencies.
• Implement traffic control operations in accordance with departmental and MUTCD standards, including lane closures, detours, and attenuator/buffer truck operations.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment and hand tools by performing routine maintenance and minor repairs to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Assist with the cleanup and removal of unlawful dwellings while following safety protocols for hazardous materials and potential blood borne pathogens.
• Lead and train crew members in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3 by planning work activities, assigning tasks, and providing equipment instruction.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required
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• 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: Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.