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 a Highway Maintenance Worker 3 (HMW3) to work as a member of the regional maintenance organization. Operating a wide variety of highway equipment and tools, this position is responsible for leading entry and journey-level Highway Maintenance Workers while regularly performing skilled maintenance tasks throughout WSDOT roadways. The maintenance and repair of highways and highway structures is critical to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce. This position may occasionally supervise a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor. The HMW3 leads by example and ensures their work units operates efficiently, effectively, and safely; and is critical in fostering an inclusive and healthy work environment that challenges all staff to be respectful and professional.
 
What to Expect
Work is often physical in nature and performed primarily outdoors and often next to high-volume, high-speed traffic that may require standing for extended periods of time; HMW3 may work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water. Work may also include traversing in rough, steep, and uneven terrain. 
 
A typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 40-hours per week, for 4, 10-hour days. Weekends and holidays may be required to respond to non-scheduled or call-out emergencies. Must be able to report in service to assigned duty station within 60 minutes of an after-hours call. HMW3 may work alternate and emergency shifts as assigned or as situations dictate and respond to emergency situations in all weather conditions; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, alone or a part of a team as needed.
 
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 3 will:

• Lead Highway Maintenance Crews in the daily performance of all maintenance and operation tasks throughout State Highways.
• Prioritize, plan, schedule, and budget maintenance activities, as well as lead, schedule, and direct maintenance activities. 
• Maintain and submit daily records and reports of maintenance activities, such as time, equipment, fuel, and oil reports for the personnel and equipment under their jurisdiction; enter all maintenance activities into computerized systems (e.g., Highway Activity Tracking System (HATS), Work Zone Data base (WZDB), Traffic Sign Management System (TSMS, etc.); and review computerized records to ensure accuracy.
• Train personnel in equipment usage, safety, highway maintenance, and public relations.
• Arrange for the purchase of repair or replacement parts; arrange rental or lease of privately owned equipment; responsible for Inventory Control Point (ICP) inventory and accurate record keeping.
• Perform asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair; apply concrete, asphalt, and synthetic materials; drainage maintenance including catch basins, sedimentation facilities, and ditches; erosion and slide repair; sign maintenance and repair; and guardrail, fence, and impact attenuator installation and repair.
• Transport heavy equipment and materials between work sites; operates Class A, B and C highway equipment as designated on the approved Department of Transportation Equipment List (TEF) for highway maintenance.
• Act as traffic control lead on emergency operations and assist crews in setting up and performing traffic control during emergency operations.

• One (1) year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 2 or Maintenance Specialist 3. -OR 
• Two (2) years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician 2, Bridge Maintenance Technician 2, or Maintenance Specialist 2. -OR 
• Equivalent combination of experience.

• Possession of a Washington Class A CDL with N endorsement without airbrake restrictions and without an E restriction.
• Possession of a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card with experience performing traffic control per MUTCD including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging; or obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months.
• Experience in communicating to multiple audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Experience providing outstanding customer service.
• Experience in working independently and prioritizing workload, with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Experience using computers, iPads, and Microsoft Office Products.
• Possession of a NCCO Knuckle boom License (required within twelve (12) months of hire).
• Possession of a Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License (required within twelve (12) months of hire).

• High school graduation, or possession of a GED certificate, or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in one of the following job classes: Highway Maintenance Worker 2, Bridge Maintenance Technician 2, or Maintenance Specialist 2.
• One (1) year of experience operating and transporting equipment.
• Possession of a Plans Reading Certification.
• Experience operating vehicles weighing 26,000 GVW.
• Experience leading and/or supervising crews, providing clear direction, and making good decisions in stressful conditions.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.   
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 10% assignment pay.
• This position may 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. 
• 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. 
• 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.
   
  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-30913e in the subject line.