Highway Maintenance Worker 4

Highway Maintenance Worker 4

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 leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker 4 in Mount Vernon, WA to coordinate and oversee critical highway maintenance, drainage, and environmental compliance activities for Northwest Region Area 2. This position manages programs and activities related to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Adopt-A-Highway, drainage maintenance, environmental compliance, inventories, construction support, and permit reviews. The person selected for this role will also provide operational leadership and may serve in a supervisory capacity to support safe, functional, and environmentally responsible transportation infrastructure.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Coordinate worker operations with lane closures, construction projects, special events, snow and ice, seasonal paving, and other roadway maintenance activities.
• Conduct field inspections, identify, analyze, evaluate operational deficiencies.
• Set project objectives, goals and deadlines for drainage feature maintenance and repair work, inspect work in progress.
• Design and set up traffic control for all operations and monitor worker and work zone safety.
• Operate various Highway maintenance equipment.
• Provide drainage feature expertise and plan review for area and construction activities in permit and franchise applications.
• Monitor and track inventory usage.
• Calibrate spray equipment for herbicide application.
• Ensure appropriate data is collected and properly entered.
• Coordinate and oversee the Adopt-a-Highway program within assigned area, including acting as the primary contact for participating volunteer groups.

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

• Highway Maintenance Operations & Drainage Management: Demonstrated experience planning, coordinating, and overseeing highway maintenance or drainage system maintenance activities, including scheduling work, allocating resources, and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Environmental Compliance & Technical Coordination: Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations, including NPDES permit requirements, Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM), herbicide applications practices, and applicable environmental compliance standards.
• Traffic Control & Safety: Demonstrated knowledge of work zone traffic control principles and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards to develop and implement safe traffic control plans for roadway maintenance operations.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required :

• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with N endorsement without air brake restriction.
• A CDL mandated medical examiner certificate.
• Washington State Flagging Card.
• Herbicide Applicators License.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather; negotiate steep, rough, and uneven terrain; and work at heights above 25 feet over land and water.
• Ability to take one (1) week of on-call in a five-week rotation.
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and statewide as required.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating work activities while fostering collaboration, accountability, and effective working relationships.
• Plans Reading: Successful completion of a plans reading course with demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply information contained in engineering and construction plans.
• Emergency Management: Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training with demonstrated understanding of incident command and emergency management principles.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Road Maintenance, Construction, and Asphalt Paving: Demonstrated experience performing or overseeing road maintenance and construction activities, including asphalt paving operations and related practices.

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. This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). 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

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.

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.

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.