Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (In-Training)

State of Washington•Kittitas County – Ellensburg, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking to fill two Highway Maintenance Worker 2 positions in their South-Central Region, located in Ellensburg, WA. These roles are responsible for performing highway and roadside maintenance work, prioritizing personal safety and the safety of crew members. Key tasks include snow and ice control, repairing guardrails and signs, patching potholes, clearing brush and trees, maintaining highway drainage, and performing traffic control to ensure the safe and efficient travel of the public.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience performing routine and emergency maintenance on highways, roadways, and related infrastructure including pavement repair, drainage systems, erosion control, vegetation management, sign and guardrail installation, and debris removal.
Ability to assess maintenance needs and perform repairs to highway structures, roadside features, and landscapes.
Skilled in operating and maintaining heavy equipment (e.g. front-end loaders, tractor mowers, sweepers, flushers, truck-mounted attenuators, backhoe, vactor, 32,000-60,000 GVW Dump truck with snowplow and chemical deicer attachments).
Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with N endorsement and without airbrakes restriction, and ability to obtain Class A within 12 months of hire.
Valid CDL Medical card.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently in the field.
Capable of leading a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, demonstrating sound decision-making and leadership skills.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
Washington State Flagging Card (or ability to obtain within two (2) months of appointment).
First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment).
Basic understanding of highway maintenance tasks such as pavement repair, drainage systems, erosion control, vegetation management, sign and guardrail installation, and debris removal.
Basic understanding and knowledge of hand tools, power equipment, and other tools and equipment required to perform job tasks.
Strong understanding of workplace safety procedures and commitment to following safety policies, including confined space entry, fall protection, and hazardous material handling.
Ability to participate in the creation and implementation of Pre-Activity Safety Plans (PASP) and attend regular safety training.
Ability to use electronic systems for timekeeping, maintenance tracking, inventory management, and cost estimating.
Proficient in standard computer applications including Microsoft Office and email communication.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.

Nice To Haves

Ability to interpret, comprehend, and implement plans, policies, and procedures in daily operations, including snow and ice control, traffic control, and roadway safety.
Possession of a valid Class A CDL with N endorsement without airbrake restriction.
Demonstrated ability to perform highway maintenance activities, including skilled tasks such as operating equipment, conducting snow and ice control, implementing traffic control, and performing roadway, drainage, and roadside repair.

Responsibilities

Operate various vehicles/trucks and equipment for section patrol.
Perform pavement maintenance and repair, including applying concrete, asphalt, and synthetic materials.
Conduct drainage maintenance, including catch basins, sedimentation facilities, culvert maintenance and repair, and roadside ditching.
Perform erosion and slide repair.
Maintain and repair signs.
Install and repair guardrails and impact attenuators.
Install and repair fences.
Remove danger trees, control brush, and manage vegetation, including establishing, maintaining, and repairing landscaped areas.
Haul materials such as rip rap, and hot and cold asphalt.
Remove litter, animal remains, and debris from state right-of-way and roadways.
Perform minor preventative maintenance and minor mechanical repairs on equipment.
Clean up and dispose of materials from illegal encampments.
Operate other highway equipment such as tractor mowers, sweepers, rollers, and flusher trucks (training and certification may be provided).
Track, document, and report daily work activities.
Account for and perform inventory of highway sections.
Perform snow and ice control on State Highways.
Operate snowplows and chemical deicer attachments for applying anti-icing compounds and sand to road surfaces.
Maintain stockpile sites.