Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Shuksan

State of Washington•Whatcom County – Bellingham, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is hiring non-permanent Highway Maintenance Workers for its Shuksan facility near Milepost 46 on SR 542 in Bellingham, Washington. These positions are expected to last up to six months and support winter highway maintenance on SR 542, including the mountain highway extending beyond Glacier to the Mount Baker Ski Area. Workers help keep the route safe and accessible by responding to changing weather and road conditions. The typical schedule is four 10-hour shifts, totaling 40 hours per week, with participation in a rotational night shift. Work may take place near high-volume, high-speed traffic and on rough, steep, or uneven terrain. Some duties may occur at heights or over land or water. The role is not eligible for remote work and is subject to FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Requirements

Possess an unrestricted Class A CDL with an “N” endorsement, without an air brake restriction, and a valid medical card to legally operate vehicles in Washington State.
Possess an unrestricted valid driver’s license to legally operate vehicles in Washington State.
Have experience performing maintenance activities in a related field, such as highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, trucking, heavy equipment, or other related work.
Have working knowledge of traffic control practices following the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Be able to plan and implement safe work zones, including flagging and placing signage and cones or barrels.
Be able to obtain a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card within six months of hire.
Demonstrate a commitment to learning and growth.
Take action to meet the needs of others.
Be able to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
Be able to work at heights exceeding 25 feet over land or water.
Be able to maneuver and transport materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, alternate shifts, standby assignments, rotational day and night shifts, and emergency callouts.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing traffic control according to published highway standards (MUTCD), including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging.
Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License.
Backflow Prevention Tester Certification.
Crane Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform snow and ice control, including applying anti-icing compounds to road surfaces using truck-mounted equipment and loading trucks.
Operate Class A, B, and C highway maintenance equipment, trucks, tools, and vehicles for maintenance and repair activities.
Repair and maintain asphalt and concrete pavement, drainage systems, signs, guardrails, and other roadside infrastructure.
Perform roadside maintenance, including vegetation management, erosion control, debris and litter removal, and danger tree removal.
Set up and maintain traffic control, including flagging, lane closures, and operating attenuator vehicles.
Inspect, maintain, and perform minor repairs on maintenance equipment, vehicles, and tools.
Respond to collisions, spills, severe weather, and other emergencies, working independently or with a team and coordinating with partner agencies when needed.
Provide work direction, equipment instruction, and on-the-job training to crew members when serving in a lead capacity.

Benefits

Work-life balance
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, participating-college government discounts, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
Comprehensive benefits package with a variety of healthcare options
Choice of state retirement programs

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