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 Washington State Ferry (WSF) system is an essential part of Washington's transportation network, linking communities on both sides of Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. There are over 400 sailings each day on 10 ferry routes. WSF transports nearly 17 million passengers a year and has more than 1,800 employees. Employees perform a variety of duties on vessels, in terminals, at the maintenance facility, and at the Seattle headquarters.
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a Shipwright Carpenter to perform work on Vessels and Terminals, commercial buildings, and docks/piling work. In this position, you will construct staging, shoring, temporary supports, stairways, ladders, and other wooden structures on Vessels, and Terminals. You will also construct, alter, remodel, and repair Terminal building additions, passenger waiting areas, offices, storage buildings, fencing, railings, barriers, decking, concrete, traffic arms, and other terminal buildings from blueprints, plans, or sketches.
This position provides support to other shops with wood cribbing, crating, and cover-up.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:
Install, repair, patch, size, and replace various flooring and decking applications.
Replace and or repair ceiling tiles.
Glaze, repair, remove, and install windows and mirrors on vessels and terminals.
Perform millwork, fairing compounds, vinyl/rubber, plastic laminate, fiberglass, wall coverings, and general caulking, rigging, and repair.
Replace wire rope cables.
Repair roofing, plastic gutters, and downspouts.
Work safely at heights, and over water using, ladders, staging, man-lifts, scissor-lifts, and catwalks.
Construct cabinets, shelving, shipping crates, boxes, and cribbing.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
Valid State Driver’s License.
Transportation Worker’s Identification Credential (TWIC) within 90 days of hire.
Respiratory questionnaire as required by the regulatory authority, and annual fit test, which may include the requirement to have if necessary to obtain a skin-to-rubber seal.
Journey Level status as a Shipwright/Carpenter.
OR
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a Shipwright or Carpenter.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
Previous maritime experience working on vessels or shipping terminals. US Navy or US Coast Guard is acceptable as experience.
Experience building working platforms or scaffolding.
Important Notes
This recruitment 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.
Why WSDOT
Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum of 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. 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 your 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 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 in order 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.
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.wa.gov
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Renee Mason, at [email protected]. Please be sure to reference 24DOT-WSF-G0117 in the subject line.
Contact Person:
Email: [email protected]
Location:
• , WA
Application Method: Apply Online
Base Pay: $74,917.44 /YR
