Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Enumclaw

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a 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 2 in Enumclaw, WA. Under the direction of a Highway Maintenance Worker (HMW) 3, this journey-level position is a member of the regional maintenance organization, operating a wide variety of highway equipment and tools. This position is responsible for maintenance and repair of highways and highway structures to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce. This position performs a variety of highly skilled maintenance tasks and may occasionally lead a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3. This position is critical in fostering a respectful and healthy work environment with focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 will:

• Perform day-to-day highway maintenance operations, under the general direction of a Highway Specialist 3, HMW3, HMW4, or Maintenance Supervisor.

• Perform journey-level highway, roadside, infrastructure, and right-of-way maintenance and repair tasks.

• Operate class A, B, or C equipment, power tools, and performs manual labor to complete activities such as asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair; apply concrete, asphalt, synthetic materials.

• Perform drainage maintenance and repair on structures like catch basins, culverts, pipes, ponds, sedimentation facilities swales ditches, and other types of drainage features.

• Install, maintain, repair guardrail, fences, impact attenuator concrete barriers and other safety features.

• Remove dangerous trees and provides vegetation management, such as mowing, applying pesticide applications, establishing, maintaining, and repairing landscaped areas, including planting and remediating sites.

• Haul materials such as rip rap hot and cold asphalt, removes litter, dead animals, and debris from State rights-of-way (ROW) and roadways.

• Perform routine inspections of highway features.

• Use iPad and computers to track. document, account for inventory, inventory highway section features, and report daily work activities conforming to the Maintenance Accountability Process (MAP} system.

• Transport up to 50 lbs. of heavy equipment and materials between work sites.

• Assist in assembling, installing, and replacing signs, sign components, and signposts, using a variety of equipment and tools.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity Highway Maintenance Worker 2 level, the following are required:

• High school graduation or GED.

• Two (2) years of highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, or heavy equipment experience OR other related work experience.

• Valid Washington State CDL Class A driver's license with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction, with valid medical card.

• Ability to transport up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work in all weather conditions including confined spaces, uneven terrain, and next to fast high volume highway traffic.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment, and hand and power tools.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging Card

• Washington State Pesticide Applicator's License.

• Backflow Prevention Tester Certification.

• Crane Certificate.

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 the salary range listed, a general wage increase of 3% will be applied for all state employees on July 1, 2024.

• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County. In addition, a 10% assignment pay is included in the above listed salary.

• 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.

• This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA). For more information, please go to DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing.

• 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 offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.

• 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 of 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.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

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, Amanda Strebeck, at strebal@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference Highway Maintenace Worker 2 #10716 in the subject line.