Transportation Technician ; In-Training

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 seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Transportation Technician 3 (In‑Training) to join the Project Engineering Office (PEO) in Wenatchee, WA. This exciting opportunity offers hands‑on experience in both transportation design and construction, supporting projects that improve the safety, mobility, and reliability of Washington’s transportation system. In this role, you will contribute to the successful delivery of highway improvement projects from concept through construction.

On the design side, you will assist with developing plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and other engineering documents that enhance the safety, quality, and capacity of state highways. During construction, you will work alongside engineering staff to collect field data, inspect contractor work, verify compliance with contract requirements, and document project progress. Through this work, you will play a vital role in ensuring transportation projects are designed and built to the highest standards while advancing WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost‑effective transportation solutions for the people of Washington.

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Flexible and/or compressed work schedules may be available based on business needs. During construction season, extended work hours may be required, including work beyond 8 hours per day and occasional weekend work. This position is eligible for daily overtime. The position may also require working nights, weekends, holidays, alternate shifts, and responding to unscheduled or emergency situations as operational needs arise.

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

• Provide design assistance in the development of contracts and produce design documentation for projects on State Highways.
• Prepare reports, contract plans, specifications, and estimates for highway projects.
• Perform computer aided drafting and design.
• Provide assistance in the administration of contracts and produce documentation for contract work for projects on State Highways.
• Serve as an Inspector on earthwork, concrete, asphalt paving, drainage, and other duties, which will often require the operation of a nuclear gauge, inspection of crusher operation, and inspection of Asphalt Plant operations.
• Measure and record materials quantities and visually inspect material installations on project sites.
• Provide assistance to survey crews in the collection of necessary field data for inclusion in current and future projects.

This is a Transportation Technician 3 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in‑training” plan.

At the Transportation Technician 3 (Skilled) Journey level, the following is required:

• Engineering Knowledge and Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated understanding of civil, structural, geotechnical, or transportation engineering principles. Experience in applying complex engineering and mathematical principles to plan, execute, and evaluate technical tasks; interprets and resolves complex project issues.
• Inspection Documentation and Field‑Materials Testing
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience in independently preparing detailed field reports, accurately capturing observations and trends, and ensuring compliance with project and regulatory standards.…