Highway Maintenance Worker 3

Description

• Prioritize, plan, schedule, and budget maintenance activities.
• Serve as the crew lead of a maintenance team performing such work as inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining culverts, catch basins, and ditches; asphalt repairs of roadways; repairing guardrail and roadway surfaces; blading shoulders and removing debris; plowing snow and sanding/de-icing roads; and cutting brush.
• Patrol and inspect assigned highway and right of ways, documenting deficiencies of the roadway.
• Prioritize and schedule personnel and equipment.
• Document daily work and complete status reports.
• Lead crew during winter snow and ice operations.
• Complete third-party damage reports and prepare cost estimates.
• Train others in equipment usage, safety, highway maintenance, and public relations.
• Act as traffic control lead on emergency operations and assists crews in setting up and performing traffic control during emergency operations; act as a first responder at accident scenes, spills, or other emergency situations.
• Utilize personal computer, tablet, or iPad to maintain accurate records and reports for personnel, equipment, inventory, and materials.
• Be subject to contingency scheduling, overtime on short notice, and emergency call-outs, and stand-by.
• Steward safety programs by knowing and enforcing the established WSDOT/WAC safety policies and procedures; conduct safety meetings.

• Two (2) years of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 2, Maintenance Specialist 3, Bridge Maintenance Specialist 2, or equivalent combination of experience.
• A Commercial Driver License Class A (without restrictions) with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction.
• A valid medical certificate.
• A valid Traffic Control Flagger Card.
• Skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups utilizing oral, written, and electronic communication methods.
• Experience in working independently and prioritizing workload, with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Computer skills to receive and send email, use the Internet, and enter information into computer programs, forms and mobile technology devices.
• Ability to report in service to assigned duty station within 45 minutes of an after-hours call.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency call-outs/stand-by.
• The ability to manipulate and transport materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• The ability to traverse uneven and steep winter terrain adjacent to traffic.
• The ability to operate heavy equipment in severe weather conditions, including snow and ice events.
• The ability to climb ladders and work at varying height levels up to 25 feet.
• The ability to climb in and out of equipment, and work in confined spaces.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain flagger certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Three (3) years of experience in one of the following job classes: Highway Maintenance Worker 2, Bridge Maintenance Specialist 2, or Maintenance Specialist 2.
• Knowledge of the surrounding area.
• Experience leading and/or supervising crews, providing clear direction, and making good decisions in stressful conditions.
• Experience performing traffic control per MUTCD, including planning, setting signs and cones or barrels, and flagging.
• Knowledge of general maintenance priorities and procedures.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• 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 357-28of the Washington Administrative Code.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• This position may be 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. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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