Highway Maintenance Worker (HMW2, Shoreline)



Highway Maintenance Worker (HMW2, Shoreline)

Salary

$56,814.00 - $69,179.00 Annually

Location

King County - Shoreline, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

22DOT-NWR-12401m

Department

Dept. of Transportation

Division

Northwest Region

Opening Date

10/27/2022

Closing Date

11/27/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

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 looking for career-minded individuals to join our maintenance team in Shoreline, WA to help keeps highways safe. This opportunity is perfect for someone who loves working outdoors, performing manual labor, and operating a variety of equipment to complete tasks. As part of our maintenance team, you will assist with repairing and rebuilding of state highways, and adjacent right of ways to assure they remain in a condition that promotes the movement of traffic, and safety to the motoring public. We encourage you to apply if you are dependable and looking for a career with growth potential! 

  

Working in the maintenance area will require responsible, safety-minded individuals. These positions require a quick response time to job sites. Highway maintenance crews are ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 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 Worker 2 will:

  • Perform journey-level highway, roadside, infrastructure, and right-of-way maintenance.
  • Operate a wide variety of heavy equipment and perform manual labor to perform maintenance and preventative repairs on the following: asphalt and concrete pavement, drainage, catch basins, sedimentation facilities and ditches, erosion and slide repair, signs, guardrails and more. 
  • Design and set up traffic control operations, as well as full road or bridge closures according to departmental and MUTCD standards. 
  • Remove dangerous and hazardous debris from roadways. 
  • Removal of snow and ice during winter season. 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

 

Qualifications

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

  • One (1) year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or equivalent. 
  • Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction and no transmission restrictions 
  • Ability to respond to emergency call outs, work nights, work different and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights, and weekends), and perform standby duty. 
  • Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. 
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions including confined spaces, uneven terrain, and next to fast high volume highway traffic. 
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment, and hand and power tools. 

 

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

  • WA State Flagging Card
  • WA State Pesticide Applicator’s License
  • Backflow Prevention Tester Certification
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  •  

 

Important Notes 

  • By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
  • 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 the 10% Assignment Pay.
  • The recruiting efforts for this position may be extended beyond the displayed closing date for as long and until a sufficient candidate pool has been established. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time thereafter. It is to your benefit to submit your application as soon as possible.
  • 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. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

 

Why WSDOT

  • Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. 
  • We provide on the job training opportunities for those individuals who are interested in starting a new career or changing fields of work
  • Paid Leave – In addition to 11 paid holidays, full-time employees earn a minimum 14 paid vacation days per year!
  • Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options, and free dental coverage! Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
  • 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.  

 

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 details your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
  • Contact information to be included in the “References” section of the online application for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, knowledge base, and job-related competencies.

 

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in, or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

 

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. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

 

Contact us: 

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Eric Saniatan, at SaniatE@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 22DOT-NWR-12401m in the subject line. 

 

Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.


More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:  If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the
Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.


Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.


As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. 

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

01
By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Are you willing to accept and comply with this condition of employment?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please select the response that best describes the highest level of education you have completed.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some college coursework
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors degree
  • Some graduate level coursework
  • Masters degree
  • Other technical or vocational degree
03
Please list the highest level of education and field of study you have completed, as well as any other academic and/or professional development course you have completed.
04
What type of driver's license do you possess?
  • Class A Commercial Drivers License
  • Class B Commercial Drivers License
  • Commercials Learners Permit
  • Standard Driver's License
05
Please list any and all restrictions on your driver's license. If your driver's license is unrestricted, please type "N/A".
06
Please list any and all endorsements on your driver's license. If your driver's license does not have any endorsements, please type "N/A."
07
Please select the answer that best describes your years of experience performing highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavating, or heavy equipment experience or equivalent.
  • I have more than 5 years of this experience
  • I have 3 – 4 years of this experience
  • I have 2 – 3 years of this experience
  • I have 1 – 2 years of this experience
  • I have less than one year of this experience
  • I do not have this experience
08
Please describe your highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, or heavy equipment experience If you do not have said experience, please type N/A:
09
Do you hold any of the following? Please select all that apply (Checkbox)
  • Washington State Flagger Card.
  • Washington State Pesticide Applicator's License.
  • Backflow Prevention Tester Certification
  • Crane Certificate
  • None
10
This position requires the ability to manipulate up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. Are you able and willing to perform this essential job function?
  • Yes
  • No
11
This position requires the ability to respond to emergency call outs, work other scheduled shifts, and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights, and weekends), and perform standby duty. Are you able and willing to perform this essential job function?
  • Yes
  • No
12
This position requires the ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to or more than 25ft. over land or water. Are you able and willing to perform this essential job function?
  • Yes
  • No
13
This position require the ability to climb in and out of equipment, work in all weather conditions including confined spaces, uneven terrain, and next to fast high volume highway traffic. Are you able and willing to perform this essential job function?
  • Yes
  • No
14
How did you learn of this employment opportunity?
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Direct Email Notification
  • Career Fair
  • Monster
  • WorkSource
  • Handshake
  • AASHTO
  • NACTO
  • COMTO
  • APWA
  • WSDOT Employment Site
  • Careers.wa.gov
  • governmentjobs.com
  • Other (specify below)
15
If you selected 'Other' on the previous question, please specify how you learned of this employment opportunity in the space provided:

Required Question

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