Highway Maintenance Worker

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 dedicated maintenance professionals to help keep rest areas and highway facilities clean, safe, and well-maintained for the traveling public. In this role, you will support the upkeep of essential facilities and highway rights of way, helping ensure safe, accessible, and reliable travel throughout the region. Through dependable maintenance work and effective communication, you will contribute to a positive experience for travelers and support WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable transportation for Washington communities.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within these roles, the Highway Maintenance Worker 1’s will:

• Clean, maintain, and perform routine repairs to assigned rest area facilities, grounds, and amenities to ensure clean, sanitary, safe, and functional facilities for the traveling public.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and facility surfaces; replenish restroom and maintenance building supplies; collect litter, empty waste containers, and maintain fuel islands, parking areas, and building entrances.
• Collect monthly water samples and identify, report, and address facility maintenance, safety, and environmental concerns within assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain landscaped areas by mowing, pruning trees and shrubs, removing weeds and debris, and maintaining and repairing irrigation systems.
  Operate, service, and maintain groundskeeping tools, mowers, and other assigned equipment; haul small equipment using a trailer.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, building entrances, fuel islands, and other assigned areas to maintain safe access.
• Pick up and deliver materials and supplies, haul trash to the garbage dump, and perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist with the safe cleanup and removal of unlawful dwellings; coordinate with law enforcement and the Department of Corrections, safely handle hazardous substances, objects, and potential blood borne pathogens, use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and promptly report unsafe conditions or exposures in accordance with established procedures.

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

• Safety Awareness and Hazard Recognition:
  Demonstrated ability to follow established safety procedures, identify hazards, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and take appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and the traveling public.
• Facilities and Custodial Maintenance:
  Demonstrated ability to perform routine cleaning, sanitation, waste removal, supply replenishment, and facility maintenance activities using appropriate tools, equipment, cleaning products, and established procedures.
• Equipment and Tool Operation:
  Demonstrated ability to safely operate and perform routine maintenance on hand tools, power tools, lawn and grounds-maintenance equipment, and other assigned equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Physical Work and Outdoor Maintenance:
  Demonstrated ability to perform physically demanding maintenance activities, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, standing, walking, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven surfaces.
• Customer Service and Communication:
  Demonstrated ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and members of the traveling public, including responding appropriately to questions, concerns, or difficult interactions.
• Teamwork and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively as a member of a team by communicating openly, supporting coworkers, sharing knowledge, and contributing to the successful completion of maintenance operations.
• 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:

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned…