Highway Maintenance Worker 1

State of Washington • Adams County – Ritzville, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WSDOT is hiring two Highway Maintenance Worker 1s to keep rest areas and highway facilities clean, safe, and well maintained for the traveling public. The roles support essential facilities and highway rights of way through dependable maintenance work and effective communication, contributing to safe, accessible, and reliable travel throughout the region.

Work includes cleaning, maintaining, and making routine repairs to assigned rest area facilities, grounds, and amenities; cleaning and disinfecting restrooms and facility surfaces; replenishing supplies; collecting litter and waste; and maintaining fuel islands, parking areas, and building entrances. Workers collect monthly water samples, identify and report facility, safety, and environmental concerns, and maintain landscaped areas, including irrigation systems.

The position also involves operating and maintaining groundskeeping tools and equipment, hauling small equipment with a trailer, removing snow and ice, transporting materials and supplies, and hauling trash. Workers may assist with the safe cleanup and removal of unlawful dwellings, coordinate with law enforcement and the Department of Corrections, handle hazardous substances and potential bloodborne pathogens using appropriate PPE, and promptly report unsafe conditions or exposures.

The position is not eligible for remote work. Applicants must submit an online application, a resume, a cover letter, and contact details for at least three references. WSDOT may use this recruitment to fill additional positions based on business needs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to follow safety procedures, identify hazards, use appropriate PPE, and take appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform routine cleaning, sanitation, waste removal, supply replenishment, and facility maintenance using appropriate tools, equipment, cleaning products, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate and perform routine maintenance on hand tools, power tools, lawn and grounds-maintenance equipment, and other assigned equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding maintenance activities, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, standing, walking, and working outdoors in varying weather and on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to maneuver and transport materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and members of the traveling public, including responding appropriately to questions, concerns, or difficult interactions.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member by communicating openly, supporting coworkers, sharing knowledge, and contributing to maintenance operations.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-oriented approach and ability to take action to meet others’ needs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Ability to obtain a First Aid Certificate within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing custodial, janitorial, grounds maintenance, facility maintenance, or related maintenance work.
• Experience safely operating and performing routine maintenance on lawn and grounds-maintenance equipment, power tools, hand tools, or similar equipment.
• Experience with mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, irrigation maintenance, or other landscaping and grounds-maintenance activities.
• Experience providing professional and respectful customer service or assistance to members of the public.
• Experience performing maintenance or janitorial activities in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, and perform routine repairs to assigned rest area facilities, grounds, and amenities.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms and facility surfaces; replenish restroom and maintenance building supplies.
• Collect litter, empty waste containers, and maintain fuel islands, parking areas, and building entrances.
• Collect monthly water samples and identify, report, and address facility maintenance, safety, and environmental concerns within assigned responsibilities.
• Mow, prune trees and shrubs, remove weeds and debris, and maintain and repair irrigation systems.
• Operate, service, and maintain groundskeeping tools, mowers, and other assigned equipment; haul small equipment using a trailer.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, building entrances, fuel islands, and other assigned areas.
• Pick up and deliver materials and supplies, haul trash to the garbage dump, and perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist with the safe cleanup and removal of unlawful dwellings; coordinate with law enforcement and the Department of Corrections, safely handle hazardous substances and potential bloodborne pathogens, use appropriate PPE, and report unsafe conditions or exposures.

Benefits

• Work-life balance commitment.
• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year for full-time employees.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance options for permanent employees, including tuition reimbursement programs and government discounts at participating colleges.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Comprehensive benefits package with a variety of healthcare options.
• Choice of state retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed