Highway Maintenance Worker Leavenworth

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 multiple Highway Maintenance Worker 2s to join our regional maintenance team. In these journey‑level roles, you will operate a variety of highway maintenance equipment and tools to maintain and repair state highways and highway structures, helping ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce. These positions perform a wide range of skilled maintenance activities in support of Washington's transportation system.

Opportunities may also include leading a maintenance crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3.

The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, with four 10‑hour shifts (40 hours per week). This position requires participation in a rotational night shift and may require working nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, standby, and call‑back to respond to emergencies or operational needs. Employees must be able to report to the assigned duty station within 45 minutes of an after‑hours call and respond to emergency situations in all weather conditions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, independently or as part of a team.

• Perform highway maintenance activities, including asphalt and concrete pavement repairs, drainage system maintenance, erosion control, and repairs to signs, guardrails, fences, and impact attenuators.
• Maintain roadside infrastructure by removing hazardous trees, establishing and restoring landscaped areas, removing litter and roadway debris, and hauling maintenance materials.
• Operate snow and ice control equipment, load and transport materials, and maintain stockpile sites to keep roadways safe and open for travel.
• Respond to emergencies by establishing traffic control, supporting road and bridge closures, operating attenuator vehicles, and assisting at collision scenes, spills, and other incidents.
• Coordinate emergency response activities with internal staff and external agencies while providing updates and recommending additional resources as needed.
• Inspect, maintain, and perform minor repairs on maintenance equipment, vehicles, hand tools, and power tools to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Assist with the safe cleanup and removal of unlawful dwellings while following established procedures for hazardous materials and coordinating with partner agencies.
• Lead maintenance crews in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3 by planning work, assigning tasks, and providing equipment instruction and on‑the‑job training.

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

• Technical & Operational Expertise: Ability to apply knowledge and skills in highway and maintenance operations, including traffic control, vehicle operation, snow and ice operations, and equipment handling, ensuring safe and effective completion of tasks.
• Highway Maintenance Operations: Demonstrated ability to perform roadway maintenance, snow and ice operations, heavy equipment operation, or equivalent work requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 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…