Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Nights

About WSDOTWashington 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 OpportunityWSDOT is currently seeking a maintenance professional to join our maintenance team in Bellingham, WA, supporting the vast infrastructure of Washington. This opportunity is perfect for someone who loves working with their hands, knowing their work is done on roadways and in a variety of weather. This team member will assist with the maintenance and operations of the state highways, and adjacent right of ways to assure they remain in a condition that promotes the movement of traffic, and safety to the motoring public. Working in the maintenance area will require responsible, safety-minded individuals to accomplish assigned tasks and may require operating trucks as well as other heavy equipment. These positions require a quick response time to job sites. Highway maintenance crews are ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The successful candidate appointed to this unique position will serve a vital role in support of WSDOT’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation options to improve communities and economic vitality.These are in-training positions that offer a career path, hands-on learning, and mentorship. These positions allow you to progress upward through the Highway Maintenance Worker series and achieve the goal class of a Highway Maintenance Worker 2. Candidates will be considered for a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or Highway Maintenance Worker 2, depending on their qualifications.Annual salary levels for each position are:Highway Maintenance Worker 1: $46,920 - $56,880Highway Maintenance Worker 2: $52,920 - $64,440What to ExpectAmong the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 will:• Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment in maintenance and repair of highways and highway structures.• Maintain roadways including pavement repair, drainage maintenance.• Repair and replace guardrails and signs.• Remove dangerous and hazardous debris from the roadways.• Assist in layout and set-up of traffic control, including setting up signage, manually flagging traffic, and operating attenuator/buffer truck.• Removal of snow and ice during winter season.QualificationsTo be considered for this opportunity at the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 level, the following are required:• One (1) year of experience performing highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, heavy equipment, or equivalent.Note: Education from a trade school may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis. • Obtain an unrestricted• Class A CDL with “N” endorsement without air brake restriction & valid medical card to legal operate vehicles in Washington State within twelve (12) months of hire.To be considered for this opportunity at the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 level, the following are required:• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction and no transmission restrictions, and valid medical card.• Two (2) years of experience performing highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, heavy equipment, or equivalent.OR• One (1) year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or equivalentIn addition, candidates at either level will have:• High School Diploma or GED• Ability to respond to emergency call outs, work nights, work different and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights, and weekends), and perform standby duty.• 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.• Basic computer skills to communicate and retrieve information.• Ability to work at heights above 25 feet over land or water while performing maintenance tasks.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 CertificateImportant Notes• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.• This position is not eligible for remote work.• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.• The salary for this position will also include an additional $3.00 per hour for Night Shift and Designated Corridor pay, which is not currently listed in the salary.• Obtaining your Commercial Driver’s License is made easier with WSDOT! We provide on the job training and partial financial assistance for positions requiring CDL’s.• The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.• 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 ApplyApplications 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 UsFor inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference Night Highway Maintenance Worker 2 #11029 in the subject line.