Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Multiple Positions

State of Washington•Spokane County – Spokane, WA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking multiple Highway Maintenance Worker 2’s to join their Area 1 maintenance team serving the greater Spokane area. This role involves hands-on work, serving the community, and playing a vital role in keeping Washington's highways safe. The position supports traffic control operations and performs a wide variety of highway maintenance activities. Working under the direction of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, the role involves performing journey-level maintenance and repair work while operating specialized equipment and tools. There are opportunities to demonstrate leadership by guiding maintenance crews in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3.

Requirements

Proficient in safety-focused use of road maintenance heavy equipment or equivalent relevant experience in logging, farming, mining, road construction, and/or excavation.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Takes action to meet the needs of others.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
Possession of a Class A CDL, endorsement N (Air Brake restriction removed), to include a current valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Possession of a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Possession of First Aid Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to report in service to the assigned duty station within 45 minutes of an after-hours call.
Requires participation in emergency response, including nights, weekends, holidays, standby, and call-back as needed.

Nice To Haves

Proficient knowledge and experience performing roadway maintenance, bridge maintenance/construction, and/or heavy equipment operation.
Possession of a current Class A CDL, endorsement N
Current and valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate
Possession of a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card
Possession of First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

Perform skilled highway maintenance activities, including asphalt and concrete pavement repairs, drainage system maintenance, erosion control, and repair of signs, guardrails, fences, and impact attenuators.
Maintain roadside areas by removing danger trees, managing vegetation, applying pesticides, establishing landscaped areas, and removing litter, debris, and deceased animals from state rights-of-way.
Operate highway maintenance equipment and haul materials such as asphalt, riprap, sand, and gravel to support maintenance and construction activities.
Support winter operations by performing snow and ice control, maintaining stockpile sites, loading materials, and operating snow and ice removal equipment.
Lead maintenance crews in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3 by planning work, assigning tasks, and providing equipment instruction and on-the-job training.
Assist with the safe cleanup and removal of unlawful dwellings by coordinating with partner agencies and following procedures for handling hazardous materials and potential bloodborne pathogens.
Respond to emergency incidents by establishing traffic control, supporting road and bridge closures, assisting at accident and spill scenes, and coordinating with internal and external partners to restore safe travel.
Document daily work activities, maintain inventory records, care for assigned facilities, tools, and equipment, and complete required training and other assigned operational duties.