Highway Maintenance Worker 3 | Walla Walla

State of Washington•Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a dependable and safety-minded Highway Maintenance Worker 3 to join their maintenance team in Walla Walla, Washington. This journey-level role involves working outdoors as part of a team responsible for maintaining and repairing state highways, highway structures, and adjacent right of way. The position requires operating a variety of highway maintenance equipment and tools while performing hands-on work to ensure the safety and reliability of Washington’s transportation system. Responsibilities include maintaining asphalt and concrete, signs and guardrails, drainage and culverts, traffic control systems, and other highway infrastructure. This role acts as a crew lead within a shop of nine Highway Maintenance Worker 2 positions, overseeing daily maintenance work in the Walla Walla maintenance facility. The typical schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week, with participation in a rotational night shift. Work may involve high-volume, high-speed traffic, extended standing, and navigating rough, steep, or uneven terrain, as well as working at heights or over land or water.

Requirements

Experience contributing to a work environment that fosters a culture of respect and equal opportunity.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge and 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).
Proven ability to supervise personnel engaged in snow and ice removal operations, ensuring safe and effective performance in adverse weather conditions during both day and nighttime hours.
Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with N endorsement without airbrakes 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).
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.
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 various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, alternate shifts, standby assignments, rotational day and night shifts, and emergency callouts as needed.

Nice To Haves

Ability to interpret, comprehend, and implement the Maintenance Manual.
Knowledge of Snow and Ice Plans and the ability to lead a crew in effectively interpreting and implementing the procedures during winter operations.
Ability to interpret, comprehend, and lead a crew in implementing the M54-44 Manual and the MUTCD.
Ability to understand our Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Plan and be able to work along the State highway right-of-way to demonstrate this.
Ability to operate any piece of equipment to support all the above job functions.
Washington State Pesticide Applicator license.

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 hauling 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, working independently or as part of 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.