Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Striping

State of Washington•Yakima County - Union Gap, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Highway Maintenance Worker 2 to join their Traffic Striping Crew based in Union Gap, WA. This role involves traveling throughout the South-Central Region to perform pavement marking and traffic striping operations, contributing to the safety and mobility of Washington's transportation system. The job includes installing and maintaining roadway markings, preparing road surfaces, and ensuring high-quality, durable, and compliant pavement markings. This position offers the opportunity to work outdoors, operate specialized equipment, and play a vital role in project completion.

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, 26,000 -56,000 GVW Dump truck with snowplow and chemical deicer attachments)
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.
Takes action to meet the needs of others.
Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with N endorsement without airbrake restriction.
Valid CDL Medical card.
Washington State Flagging Card (or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment).
First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment).

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates the ability to safely implement and maintain traffic control measures in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), ensuring the protection of workers, motorists, and the traveling public.
Ability to interpret, understand, and apply maintenance manuals, policies, procedures, and operational guidance to support safe, effective, and compliant maintenance activities.
Demonstrates knowledge of snow and ice control principles and the ability to interpret and implement winter operations plans, procedures, and response strategies to maintain roadway safety during adverse weather conditions.
Ability to interpret and apply work zone traffic control standards, guidelines, and best practices, including MUTCD requirements, to establish and maintain safe and effective work zones for roadway maintenance and construction activities.

Responsibilities

Perform, implement, and maintain traffic striping and pavement marking operations for all South-Central Region (SCR) work activities.
Conduct surface preparation, layout, application, and removal of pavement markings for lane lines, edge lines, crosswalks, symbols, legends, stop bars, and other roadway delineation on two-lane and multi-lane highways.
Operate and maintain striping equipment and vehicles, including paint and thermoplastic application systems, pre-marking equipment, grinders, bead dispensers, and support trucks to ensure accurate, durable, and compliant markings.
Operate 54,000-pound GVW snowplow and deicing vehicles to clear snow and ice from state highways, ramps, shoulders, maintenance facilities, and designated material stockpile sites.
Apply solid and liquid deicing and anti-icing materials, including salt, sand, and chemical treatments, using calibrated spreader and application systems to maintain safe roadway conditions.
Conduct material blending operations at stockpile sites.
Perform routine asphalt and concrete repairs, including pothole patching, crack sealing, and surface leveling.
Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of guardrails, barriers, and traffic safety devices.
Inspect, clean, and repair drainage systems, such as culverts, catch basins, and stormwater inlets.
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as setting up and removing traffic control devices (cones, signs, barricades), flagging traffic, and operating vehicles and equipment like snowplows and attenuator trucks.
Transport, move, and manipulate various types of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.