Highway Maintenance Lead (HMW3)

Description

About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.

The Opportunity
WSDOT is eager to hire a highway maintenance professional to serve as Highway Maintenance Lead. This position will provide direction and support to safely coordinate highway maintenance activities for their team. This experienced technician leads by example and has a personal commitment to safety while working actively with their crew to perform required maintenance on state highways in close proximity to high-volume, high-speed traffic. Along with the proven ability to fill in as the supervisor during the Maintenance Supervisor’s absence, we need someone to take ownership and use experience with technology for completing daily reports of events that occur.

Due to the nature of this work, the Highway Maintenance Lead must also be able to perform hard, physical labor such as moving and transporting heavy objects, negotiating rough and steep terrain, working in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment, and working in extreme weather conditions. By taking on this role, you are serving a key and vital function to the State of Washington.

What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Lead will:

• Lead and direct a crew responsible for specific subsection of state highway that performs highway, roadway, infrastructure, and right-of-way maintenance and repair.
• Patrol and inspect assigned section of roadway in high volume traffic area, performing traffic control operations.
• Maintain an accurate database log of all maintenance work completed within assigned area.
• Assists in planning and prioritizing work, determining how work is to be safely performed with minimal impact to traveling public.
• Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Act as a first responder on accident and emergency scenes.
• Participate in safety meetings and ensure safe operations of work duties, including developing and carrying out pre-activity safety plans and using appropriate personal protection equipment.
• Train and mentor new employees on safe operations.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 2 or equivalent highway maintenance experience
• Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) A without Transmission Restrictions
• Washington State Flagging Card
• Ability to move and manipulate objects up to or in excess of 50lbs. in a safe manner.
• Ability to respond to emergency call outs, work different and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights, and weekends) and perform standby duty on a rotational basis.
• Ability to work at height above 25 feet over land or water.

• Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• The information provided on your application profile, any supplemental material attached to your application, and the responses to the supplemental questions will be used to determine qualifications for interview selection. Therefore, it is to your advantage that your application packet be completed in as much detail as possible.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County. An additional 10% assignment pay is included.
• 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.

• 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.