Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Two Positions

State of Washington • Multiple Locations - Western Washington, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSDOT is hiring two dependable, safety-minded, non-permanent Highway Maintenance Workers for maintenance teams in Port Angeles and Port Townsend, Washington. This journey-level role involves outdoor, hands-on work maintaining and repairing state highways, highway structures, and adjacent right of way. Workers operate highway maintenance equipment and tools and help keep the transportation system safe, reliable, and moving.

Work may include pavement, drainage, signs, guardrails, traffic control systems, and other highway infrastructure. These non-permanent positions are expected to last up to 12 months. The typical schedule is four 10-hour shifts (40 hours per week), with participation in a rotational night shift. The role may involve working near high-volume, high-speed traffic; standing for extended periods; traversing rough, steep, or uneven terrain; and working at heights or over land or water.

The position is not eligible for remote work and is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration drug and alcohol testing requirements. Applicants must provide contact details for at least three references who can attest to their work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all persons.

Requirements

• Demonstrated journey-level highway and roadway maintenance skills, including pavement repair, drainage systems, erosion control, vegetation management, sign and guardrail installation, and debris removal.
• Ability to assess maintenance needs and repair highway structures, roadside features, and landscapes.
• Ability to operate and maintain Class A, B, and C highway maintenance equipment, tools, and vehicles in accordance with WSDOT standards.
• Ability to safely transport heavy equipment and materials between job sites.
• Knowledge of traffic control practices following the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and ability to plan and implement safe work zones using flagging, signage, and cones or barrels.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety procedures and commitment to safety policies, including confined space entry, fall protection, and hazardous material handling.
• Ability to participate in creating and implementing Pre-Activity Safety Plans (PASP) and attend regular safety training.
• Ability to use electronic systems for timekeeping, maintenance tracking, inventory management, and cost estimating, such as HATS, WZDB, and TSMS.
• Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Office and email.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, and to lead a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3 using sound judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and growth, and a service-oriented approach to meeting others’ needs.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL with N endorsement without restrictions within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card within six months of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid First Aid/CPR certification within six months of hire.
• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to work at heights exceeding 25 feet over land or water.
• Ability to maneuver and transport materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to respond to emergencies in all weather conditions and report to the assigned duty station within 60 minutes when called back after hours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing traffic control to published highway standards (MUTCD), including planning, placing signs and cones or barrels, and flagging.
• Intermediate computer skills using programs such as Microsoft Office, internal WSDOT applications, and the internet.
• Experience communicating effectively with multiple audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Experience adhering to safety policies and performing work diligently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class A, B, and C highway maintenance equipment, trucks, tools, and vehicles to complete 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.
• Operate snow and ice control equipment and haul materials to help keep roadways safe and open for travel.
• 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 emergencies such as collisions, spills, severe weather, and other incidents, independently or as part of a team, 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 support.
• Up to 12 paid holidays.
• Full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
• Permanent employees may access tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement programs, participating-college discounts, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Comprehensive benefits package with healthcare options.
• Choice of state retirement programs.

What This Job Offers

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