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 seeking to fill multiple Highway Maintenance Worker 2 positions in Wenatchee, WA. These journey-level positions are members of the regional maintenance organization tasked with working with and assisting other WSDOT work groups. These positions may be situationally assigned to work with and under a number of different work group structures depending on needs of the region on a day to day basis. These positions will perform a variety of skilled highway maintenance tasks while maintaining personal, co-worker and public safety as a primary objective in the planning and performance of all work assignments. Highway Maintenance Workers on these crews will be responsible for maintenance and repair of highways, bridges, overpasses, and other highway structures to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce. In these roles, you will also perform a variety of skilled maintenance tasks and may occasionally lead a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3. 

What to Expect

These positions perform work that is often physical in nature and performed primarily outdoors and often next to high-volume, high-speed traffic that may require standing for extended periods of time; HMW2 may work at elevated heights above 50 feet over land or water. Work may also include traversing in rough, steep, and uneven terrain. A typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, for 4, 10-hour days. Weekends and holidays may be required to respond to non-scheduled or call-out emergencies. 

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

Qualifications

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

• Highway and Roadway Maintenance Expertise: Demonstrated experience performing routine and emergency maintenance on roadway and highways, snow and ice operations, heavy equipment operation, or equivalent work requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• Safety Awareness & Compliance: Ability to participate in the creation and implementation of PreActivity Safety Plans (PASP) and attend regular safety training.
• Technical & Administrative Proficiency: Basic computer/electronic tablet skills with demonstrated ability to communicate, capture, and retrieve information. 
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

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

• A valid Class B CDL without restrictions and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL, without restrictions, N (Tanker) endorsement, within twelve (12) months of hire (WSDOT will assist in training for this licensing requirement). 
• A valid CDL medical card. 
• 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 traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain and work elevated heights, above 25 feet over land or water. 

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Traffic Control Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of traffic control per MUTCD including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging.  
• Advanced Highway Maintenance & Equipment Operations: Demonstrated experience performing highway maintenance activities, including operating equipment, conducting snow and ice control, implementing traffic control measures, and completing roadway, drainage, and roadside repairs.

In addition to the preferred competencies above, the following are also preferred: 

• A valid Class A CDL with N endorsement, without restrictions. 
• A valid Washington State Flagging Card, with experience performing traffic control per MUTCD including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging 

Important Notes 

Why WSDOT 

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. 

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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.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-NCR-24605m in the subject line.