Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (Incident Response) | Seattle

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 to fill two Highway Maintenance Worker positions on the Incident Response Team (IRT) in Seattle, WA. The IRT staff is specially trained to quickly relocate and assist stranded motorists and are the first line personnel responding to daily emergencies including assisting at collision scenes and removing debris. They partner with the WA. State Patrol and other emergency responders to restore traffic flow as safely and quickly as possible.
  
This position will patrol designated state highway segments in the greater Seattle and Eastside Metro area, including floating bridges and express lanes.  The future incumbent will operate a push truck or tow truck to move vehicles to a safe location.  And using a WSP high band and WSDOT 800 MHz radio Communicate with the Washington State Patrol, and the traffic management center.  This position will use a variety of personal safety equipment as required of the job including performing CPR if needed.
  
The WSDOT Incident Response Team is the first line personnel responding to daily emergencies; clearing roads and helping drivers. Incident Response Team (IRT) members quickly relocate and assist disabled vehicles/occupants and keep travel lanes open and traffic flowing on state highways during peak traffic flow periods. In addition, they identify and arrange for environmental cleanup needs and expedite reopening lanes.
 

What to Expect

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

• Patrol designated state highway segments during peak traffic flow periods looking, marking, relocating and assisting disabled vehicles/occupants to keep travel lanes open and traffic flowing.
• Assist disabled vehicles, including changing tires, providing gas, jump starting vehicles, and removing debris weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Respond to and coordinate with WSP, ICS and emergency responders at incident scenes.
• Establish and perform traffic control functions; set up signs for lane closures, road closures and detours.
• Learn to independently clear accident scenes.
• Safely operate a push truck or tow truck with wheel lift, tow sling, vehicle dollies, and a push bumper to relocate vehicles.
• Perform First Aid/CPR when necessary.
• Prepare reports for each incident.
• Professionally operate a WSP high band and WSDOT 800 MHz radios

Qualifications

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

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience performing roadway maintenance, heavy equipment operation, truck driving, traffic control, construction, timber operations, or landscaping.
• Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Washington State Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Endorsement "N" or ability acquire within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to communicate on multiple radio systems or other electronic devices including computers, in a brief and concise manner.
• The skills to safely work in heavy traffic conditions without continuous supervision.
• The skills to safely perform emergency operations including but not limited too; changing flat tires, providing gas, jump start vehicles, deploy appropriate traffic control, etc.
• Ability to provide positive professional customer service in extreme hazardous situations.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) Courses in FEMA ICS 100,200, and 800 within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to remove debris weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to report in service to assigned duty station within 60 minutes of an after-hours call. 
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in all weather conditions; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, alone or a part of a team as needed.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Experience in traffic control per MUTCD including planning, setting signs and cones, and flagging operations. 
• Be available for standby when assigned. 
• Working knowledge of the WSDOT rules, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with radio communication equipment, computers, phones and other electronic equipment. •
• Comfortable with working near high volume and high-speed traffic. 

Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• King County legislative approved 5% salary premium is included in the listed salary. The 10% Assignment Pay is included in the 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 357-28of 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. 

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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.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference Highway Maintenance Worker 2 – Incident Response #12212 in the subject line. 

Salary : $60,858 - $74,106