About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project. 
 
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking multiple Transportation Technician 3s to support the department's mission by ensuring highway construction projects are built in compliance with standard specifications, contract specifications and contract plans. This is accomplished by inspecting highway contract work, testing materials being incorporated into the projects to assure compliance, assisting with construction and design surveying, keeping accurate, complete and detailed field records and providing accurate material, contractor payment and change order compliance. By supporting the design, construction and project documentation and control, the benefit to taxpayers and the community is maximized. As a Transportation Technician 3, the incumbent is placed in the position of CADD technician, materials tester, assistant inspector of highway construction projects or an administrative position.
 
What to Expect
This position requires inspection and testing work that is performed outdoors in inclement weather on construction sites in daytime or nighttime; work is often performed next to high-speed traffic and on steep or uneven terrain. 
 
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Transportation Technician 3 will:

• Gather samples of materials in the field; manipulate and/or transport materials and equipment to and from the field; perform material testing.
• Interpret material test results and communicates this data to others; write and track material deliveries.
• Perform on-site review inspection on active highway construction projects; check for conformance to plans and specifications; validate complete and accurate field records; review quality, quantity and prepare pay estimates.
• Serve as an assistant to the Project Inspector; act as roving assistant inspector.
• Perform construction Quality Verification inspections on active highway construction projects; assist in the creation of audit checklists for conformance to plans, specifications and contract documents; review Design-Builder’s schedule, WSDOT materials testing frequencies, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements, and Design-Builders file system.
• Assist in the preparation of design documentation; assist in preparation of plans, estimates, special provisions, specifications and other information needed for completion of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E).
• Assist in the preparation, processing and generation of progress estimates and reviews and verify payment documentation; compile wage and equipment rates; monitor and adjust all payments for materials on hand. 

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

• An Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology, surveying, drafting or other closely related fields. OR-
• Completion of an accredited vocational/technical program consisting of at least 1,200 instructional hours in Civil Engineering Technology, surveying, drafting, structural detailing, engineering design or other closely related fields. OR-
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience performing basic technical engineering work as a Transportation Technician 1 or equivalent.   (College level or vocational/technical course work in engineering, drafting, survey, mathematics or other closely related fields will substitute for the required technical engineering experience on a year-for-year basis.) OR-
• Three (3) years of experience as a Maintenance Technician, one (1) of which must be as a Maintenance Technician 2.

• Two (2) years of experience performing semi-skilled technical engineering work as a Transportation Technician 2 or equivalent. OR-
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field. OR-
• Certification as an Engineer-in-Training. OR-
• A Land Surveyor's license.

• Working knowledge of basic math to solve engineering problems.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the PS&E preparation process.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of contractor/owner relationships and contract administration.
• Working knowledge of preparing and reviewing engineering plans and specifications for compliance with established standards.
• Skills to work independently and handle multiple assignments.

• As an assistant designer, knowledge of Microstation & InRoads for drafting plan sheets and displays.
• A bachelor’s degree with emphasis in engineering, math, science or equivalent college education and two (2) years of experience as a Transportation Technician 2 or equivalent.

• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• This position has been approved for in-training. The hiring manager is looking to hire at the Transportation Technician 3 level, however the in-training plan will allow candidates to be considered as a Transportation Technician 2 or Transportation Technician 1 if not qualified at the highest  level.
  1. Transportation Technician 1: $40,812 – $54,492 
  2. Transportation Technician 2: $50,592 – $68,076
  3. Transportation Technician 3: $57,324 – $77,028
• Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 357-16-197 mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Compliance with this mandate is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.  
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

• 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. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.  
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 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.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. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities 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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  Contact us
  For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Alyssa Nastasi at NastasA@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 22DOT-OR-30040 in the subject line.