Highway Maintenance Worker 3

State of Washington•King County - Seattle – Other, WA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker 3 to support the safe and efficient operation of state highways and transportation infrastructure. Under the direction of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs and leads a wide range of skilled highway maintenance activities while operating various equipment and tools. The incumbent provides guidance and support to entry and journey-level Highway Maintenance Workers, promotes safe work practices, and helps ensure maintenance operations are completed effectively and efficiently. This position plays a critical role in maintaining roadways and highway structures, supporting the movement of people and commerce throughout the state. The Highway Maintenance Worker 3 also fosters a respectful, inclusive work environment and may occasionally serve as crew lead in the absence of a supervisor.

Requirements

Skills, knowledge, and experience performing highway maintenance and operations activities on state highways, including roadway, drainage, vegetation, sign, and right-of-way maintenance in active traffic environments.
Ability to establish, implement, and lead traffic control operations in accordance with MUTCD and departmental standards.
Ability and experience operating highway maintenance equipment and commercial vehicles, performing physically demanding work in all weather conditions.
Skills communicating effectively with crews, supervisors, internal partners, external agencies, and the public; providing professional customer service; and coordinating work activities and emergency responses.
Ability and experience maintaining accurate records, tracking inventory and maintenance activities, and using computerized systems and mobile devices to complete reports and documentation.
Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. Takes action to meet the needs of others.
Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License with N endorsement, no air brake restrictions, and no transmission restrictions.
Valid Traffic Control/Flagging card or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Ability to operate Class A, B, and/or C equipment w/ current technology in highway maintenance operations.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency callouts/stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ability to transport, move, and manipulate various types of equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to respond to the assigned duty station within 60 minutes of an after-hours callout.
Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain and work at elevated heights, above 25 feet over land or water.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading and/or supervising highway maintenance crews, providing clear direction, coordinating work activities, and exercising sound judgment and decision-making in dynamic and high-stress operational and emergency environments.
Experience operating, transporting, and maintaining TEF highway maintenance equipment, including cranes, and commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or greater.
Experience serving as a traffic control lead during emergency and planned operations.
Possession of specialized certifications: Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License, Backflow Prevention Tester Certification, and Crane Certification.
Knowledge of the surrounding geographic area, roadway network, traffic patterns, and maintenance features to support efficient routing, emergency response, and coordination with local partners.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate highway maintenance crews in the planning, scheduling, and completion of roadway maintenance and operational activities.
Operate a variety of highway maintenance equipment and vehicles to support roadway preservation, repair, and emergency response efforts.
Train and mentor maintenance staff on equipment operation, safety practices, maintenance procedures, and customer service expectations.
Perform roadway maintenance activities including pavement repair, drainage maintenance, vegetation management, traffic barrier repair, sign installation, and right-of-way upkeep.
Maintain accurate records, reports, inventories, project estimates, and maintenance activity documentation using computerized systems.
Establish and oversee safe work zones, implement safety procedures, and support compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
Respond to emergencies by providing traffic control, coordinating incident response activities, assisting with debris and spill removal, and supporting roadway closures and detours.
Inspect, maintain, and perform minor repairs on equipment, tools, facilities, and highway assets to ensure safe and effective operations.