Employer: WSDOT
Job Description:
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 Highway Maintenance Worker 2 for our North Central Region. This journey-level position is a member of the regional maintenance organization tasked with working with and assisting other WSDOT work groups. This position may be situationally assigned to work with and under a number of different work group structures depending on needs of the region on a day-to-day basis. This position performs a variety of skilled highway maintenance tasks while maintaining personal, co-worker and public safety as a primary objective in the planning and performance of all work assignments. The position is responsible for maintenance and repair of highways, bridges, overpasses, and other highway structures to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce. This position performs a variety of skilled maintenance tasks and may occasionally lead a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role you will:
Set signs and other traffic control devices.
Participate in mobile operation traffic control situations or as a buffer vehicle.
Load or unload materials, shovel, carry objects, hold equipment or tools.
Install, apply, or layout of highway pavement markings. Pavement repair and maintenance.
Install guardrails and maintenance, drainage maintenance and repair of the directional, regulatory, and warning signs, removal of animal remains and roadway debris, debris swapping and cleaning.
Removal of brush, trees, and other roadway obstructions.
Coordinate with WSP, other emergency responders.
Incident Response: Expedite clearance of accidents, abandoned vehicles, and work toward clearing incidents within 90 minutes.
Coordinate with WSP, WSDOT Maintenance and Ecology for cleanup and removal of motor vehicle fluids and hazardous materials which may impact surface water or cause substantial harm to the environment. Continuously patrol the highway.
Qualifications
To be considered for the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) you must also have:
A Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A without restrictions with endorsement N within 12 months of hiring. WSDOT will assist in training for this licensing requirement.
One (1) year of experience performing roadway maintenance, roadway construction, heavy equipment operation, over the road or other truck driving, or other truck driving, or Traffic Incident management, (Law Enforcement, Tow Truck Operator, or First Responders with Traffic Incident Management experience.
Basic computer/electronic tablet skills with the ability to communicate, capture, and retrieve information.
The ability to lift and transport materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
Ability to obtain Authorized Emergency Vehicle Permit (AEVP) prior to IRT operations.
To be considered for the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (HMW2) you must also have:
A Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A without restrictions with endorsement N within 12 months of hiring. WSDOT will assist in training for this licensing requirement.
Two (2) years of experience performing roadway maintenance, roadway construction, heavy equipment operation, over the road or other truck driving, or other truck driving, or Traffic Incident management, (Law Enforcement, Tow Truck Operator, or First Responders with Traffic Incident Management experience).
Basic computer/electronic tablet skills with the ability to communicate, capture, and retrieve information.
The ability to lift and transport materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
Ability to obtain Authorized Emergency Vehicle Permit (AEVP) prior to IRT operations.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
Washington Class A CDL (without restrictions) with N endorsement.
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TIM) or any incident management, training, or experience.
Experience performing traffic control per MUTCD including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging.
Important Notes
This position is 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.
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.
This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, 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 a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
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.
To be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required to submit an application for this opportunity.
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 via email.
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, S. Fields, at [email protected]. Please be sure to reference NCR-24606 in the subject line.
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Email: [email protected].
Location:
Wenatchee, WA
Application Method: Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/wsdot/jobs/4185104-0/highway-maintenance-worker-2-tc-ir-in-training
Base Pay: $45,552.00 - $62,568.00 /YR
