Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Pavement Marking

Description

• Perform traffic control for Northwest Region Striping, Thermoplastic, Raised Pavement Markings, and Area 51 Sign crews.
• Respond to work requests
• Operate pickup trucks, Traffic Mounted Attenuators (TMA’s) with Variable Message Systems (VMS) and arrow boards for advanced warning in mobile traffic control operations.
• Work with higher-level maintenance workers the installation and removal of crosswalks, stop bars, arrows, and various other markings using various hand tools.
• Clears brush for sign visibility using weed eaters and loppers.
• Perform daily equipment checks including performing minor repair on equipment and hand tools.

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two (2) years of highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, or heavy equipment experience

• Valid Washington State CDL Class A driver's license with endorsement "N” and without air brakes restriction, with valid medical card.
• The ability to transport materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to respond to emergency call outs, work different and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights and weekends), and perform standby duty.
• Ability to report in service to assigned duty station for an after-hours call.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, confined spaces, uneven terrain, and next to fast high volume highway traffic.
• Ability to traverse steep, rough and uneven terrain; work at heights above 25ft over land or water; work in heat and around hot asphalt.
• Ability to operate Class A, B, and C equipment w/current technology in highway maintenance operations.

• Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging Card
• Crane Certificate.

• 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 and 10% Group C Assignment Pay.
• 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.

• 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.

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.

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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.