Highway Maintenance Worker 1 – Rest Area Attendant

Description

About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 to support the safe and efficient movement of goods, services, and people throughout the area. This position performs a variety of highway and right of way maintenance duties, including cleaning, maintaining, and repairing facilities at the Schrag, Sprague Lake, Hatton, Telford, and Keller Ferry rest areas. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining clean, functional, and safe public facilities for travelers. This role also requires effective communication both within the work group and with external customers and partners.

What to Expect
Employees will work in a park-like setting around the traveling public. This position involves exposure to hazards such as sharps, cleaning chemicals, and working in all weather conditions, as well as regular interaction with members of the public.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 will:

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, including toilets, sinks, urinals, partitions, floors, and walls.
• Stock restroom supplies by keeping soap, toilet paper, and seat cover dispensers full.
• Collect litter and empty litter barrels daily throughout rest areas and surrounding grounds.
• Maintain cleanliness of rest area facilities by dusting furniture, ledges, and cleaning windows as needed.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, entrances, and walkways to ensure safe public access.
• Service and maintain equipment such as gas trimmers, leaf blowers, and mowing tools.
• Mow and maintain landscaped areas, including pruning trees and shrubs and repairing irrigation systems.
• Maintain fuel island and maintenance building areas by cleaning grounds, emptying trash, removing snow, and restocking paper towels.

Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to the above, the following are also required: 

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.  
• First Aid card or obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain. 
• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. 

It is preferredthat qualified candidates also have:

• Maintenance Experience / Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to perform maintenance activities in a related field of work, applying safe work practices, basic tools, and routine maintenance methods to support daily operations.

 In addition to:

Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code. 
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov. 

Why WSDOT 

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.  
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information. 

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment. 

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Contact Us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at yasmin.munoz@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-ER-60284 in the subject line.