Employer: Washington State Department of Transportation
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 two Transportation Technicians to join the Field Exploration Services Unit as Geotechnical Drillers/Helpers. These are in-training opportunities. Duties will require highly physical, manual labor. At the Transportation Technician 1 and 2 levels, the incumbent will assist the driller and drilling inspector in advancing geotechnical borings, performing in situ testing, installing instrumentation in the borings, and designing various types of work safety zones. At the Transportation Technician 3 level, the incumbent will work as skilled journey-level technician performing geotechnical field exploration testing and sampling as a driller/helper for the State Geotechnical Office on a statewide basis, while continuing to design and maintain various types of work safety zones.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Geotechnical Driller/Helper will:
Conduct subsurface testing and sampling.
Design, set up, and maintain work safety zones.
Advance test borings with a variety of test drilling equipment and methods, conducting standard in situ testing.
Set up work zone safety signage and delineation, equipment, and communication protocols.
Install geotechnical monitoring instrumentation.
Decommission geotechnical instrumentation in accordance with accepted Department of Ecology (DOE) practices.
Operate the electric cone penetrometer and seismic cone penetrometer.
Maintain testing equipment.
Transport testing, sampling, and support equipment.
Make “on site” moves of testing equipment to test hole locations.
Maintains daily records.
Qualifications
This is a Transportation Technician 3 (TT3) position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level (TT1 or TT2) depending on qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan.
To be considered at the Transportation Technician 1 level, the following are required:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
A valid driver’s license.
Flagger Training with certification within 45 days of hire.
To be considered at the Transportation Technician 2 level, the following are required:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
A valid CDL driver’s license (class A) with (N) endorsement and without air brake restriction.
A valid Washington State DOE Resource Protection Training License.
Flagger Training with certification.
To be considered at the Transportation Technician 3 level, the following are required:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
A valid CDL driver’s license (Class A) with (N) endorsement and without air brake restriction.
A valid Washington State DOE Resource Protection license.
Two (2) years of experience performing work as a Transportation Technician 2 or equivalent.
Completion of 24- or 40-hour Hazwoper Training.
Flagger Training with certification.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
Mechanical and fabrication experience.
Experience working on a drill crew, and/or working in the field.
Experience working out of town for extended periods of time.
First aid and CPR training.
Flagger training with certification.
Important Notes
This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position requires performing hands-on work while exposed to hazardous conditions or materials, and traffic, including traffic at a field site, along a roadway, at a construction site, or in a warehouse.
This position requires performing manual labor and the ability to manipulate 50-100 lbs from waist to above head: drill casing, rods and other required supplies and tooling from the support truck to the drill site.
This position requires the individual to do repetitive turning and twisting of drill tools in many positions, including overhead, using hand tools such as 36-inch pipe wrenches in jerking and pulling motions, pulling water supply line from support truck to the drill site.
Must be able to operate pickups and Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA).
The standard work schedule is four 10-hour days, but incumbent may work up to 11-day shifts due to workloads or time requirements.
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 are in-training positions that offer a career path, hands-on learning, and mentorship. These positions allow you to progress upward through the Transportation Technician series and achieve the goal class of a Transportation Technician 3. Candidates will be considered for a Transportation Technician 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on their qualifications. Annual salary levels for each position are:
Transportation Technician 1: $43,428 - $58,104
Transportation Technician 2: $52,620 - $70,800
Transportation Technician 3: $59,616 - $80,112
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 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 may 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.
An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
Contact details for a minimum 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 in order to submit an application to 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.
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 www.uscis.gov.
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at [email protected]. Please be sure to reference 24DOT-HQ-04947m in the subject line.
Contact Person:
Email: [email protected]
Location:
• Tumwater, WA
Application Method: Apply Online
Base Pay: $43,428.00 - $80,112.00 Annually
