Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (In-Training)

Posting number: 26DOT-OR-32352e

Department: Dept. of Transportation

Division: Olympic Region

Job classification: HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WORKER 2

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Trades, Transportation, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (HMW2) in Lakewood, WA. The selected candidate will assist with the maintenance and repair of state highways and highway structures to ensure the safety of the traveling public. This journey-level position serves as a member of the regional maintenance organization and performs asphalt and concrete maintenance, traffic control, repair and installation of guardrail and signs, as well as culvert and drainage maintenance. Working in the maintenance area requires responsible, safety-minded individuals to perform a variety of skilled labor tasks and operate highway equipment and tools. This work is performed in the field on active roadways and in a variety of weather conditions.

What to Expect

This position performs work that is often physical in nature, primarily outdoors, and often next to high-volume, high-speed traffic that may require standing for extended periods of time. HMW2s may work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water. Work may also include traversing in rough, steep, and uneven terrain. A typical schedule is 40-hours per week for four (4) 10-hour shifts. Nights, weekends, and holidays may also be required to respond to emergency situations.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the HMW2 will:

• Operate Class A, B, and C highway equipment for highway maintenance.
• Perform general roadway maintenance and repair activities such as:
  • Asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair.
  • Drainage maintenance, including catch basins, sedimentation facilities, and ditches.
  • Erosion and slide repair.
  • Sign maintenance and repair.
• Perform vegetation control, such as pesticide application and repairing landscaped areas.
• Remove highway debris, including danger tree removal.
• Perform snow and ice removal, which includes operating dump trucks and sanders, as well as hauling sand and gravel.
• Design and set-up of traffic control, which includes manually flagging traffic or signing for lane closures and operating attenuator/buffer truck.
• Perform maintenance and minor repair on equipment and hand tools including sharpening power saws and chains, washing vehicles, and greasing tools and equipment, etc.
• Respond to non-scheduled emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

This is a HMW2 position. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal “in-training” plan.

To qualify at the HMW1 level, the following is required: 

• Basic Highway Maintenance Skills: Basic understanding of highway maintenance tasks such as pavement repair, drainage systems, erosion control, vegetation management, sign and guardrail installation, and debris removal
• Licensure: Possession of an unrestricted valid driver’s license to legally operate vehicles in Washington State.

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