Highway Maintenance Worker 2 Nights (Two Positions)

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 worlds widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking two maintenance professionals to join our maintenance team in Mount Vernon, WA. In these journey-level roles, you will play a vital part in preserving and maintaining highway infrastructure to ensure the safety and mobility of the traveling public. Under the guidance of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, you will operate a variety of specialized highway equipment and tools to perform roadway maintenance, and repairs. These positions will also provide the opportunity to lead maintenance crews in the absence of a supervisor, supporting the continuity of operations and crew safety. Success in these roles require a strong commitment to safety, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, effective communication, and technical expertise in roadway maintenance practices and equipment operation.

What to Expect

These positions will be assigned to the night shift, the typical schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, for 4, 10-hour shifts, 8 PM 6:30 AM. These positions perform work that is often physical in nature and performed primarily outdoors, often next to high-volume, high-speed traffic that may require standing for extended periods of time. These positions require quick response times to job sites. Weekends and holidays may be required to respond to non-scheduled or call-out emergencies. Occasional call-out/call-back for overtime required.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within these roles, the Highway Maintenance Workers will:

• Operate class A, B, or C equipment, power tools, and perform manual labor to complete activities such as asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair; apply concrete, asphalt, synthetic materials.
• Perform drainage maintenance and repair on structures like catch basins, culverts, pipes, ponds, sedimentation facilities, swales, ditches, and other types of drainage features; as well as provide for erosion and slide repair.
• Install, maintain, repair guardrail, fences, impact attenuator concrete barriers and other safety features; assist in assembling, installing, and replacing signs, sign components, and signposts.
• Remove dangerous trees and provide vegetation management, such as mowing, applying pesticide applications, establishing, maintaining, and repairing landscaped areas, including planting and remediating sites.
• Haul up to 50 pounds of heavy equipment and materials from State right-of-way (ROW) and roadways.
• Perform routine inspections of highway features.
• Use iPad and computers to track, document, account for inventory, inventory highway section features, and report daily work activities.
• Design and set up traffic control for all operations, including full road or bridge closures according to Department and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards; perform traffic control.
• Removal of snow and ice during winter season

Qualifications

To be considered for these opportunities, the following are required :

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, heavy equipment operation, or other related work experience; OR one (1) year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1, or equivalent.
• A valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with N endorsement and without air brakes restriction.
• A Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging card, or the ability to obtain and maintain within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Ability to move and transport up to 50 pounds of equipment and materials.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions including confined spaces, uneven terrain, and next to fast high volume highway traffic.
• Ability to report to the assigned duty station within 60 minutes of an after-hours call.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency callouts/stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, and hand and power tools.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• A valid Class A CDL with N endorsement and without air brakes restriction and a valid medical card.
• A valid Traffic Control/Flagging card with experience performing traffic control per MUTCD including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging.
• A Washington State Pesticide Applicators License.
• A Backflow Prevention Tester Certification.
• A Crane Certificate.

Important Notes

• The salary range listed includes the 3% general wage increase, effective on July 1, 2025.
• This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) night shift positions and may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements . Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• These positions are not eligible for remote work.
• These positions may be subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing .
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
• Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

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