Highway Maintenance Worker ; In-Training | RW Buttons Crew

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 manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking a Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (In‑Training) to join the Region wide (RW) Buttons Crew. Under the direction of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor and Highway Maintenance Worker 3, this journey‑level position performs a variety of skilled maintenance tasks and is responsible for maintenance and repair of highways and highway structures to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce.

They may occasionally lead a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker
3. This position primarily works in the installation, removal, and maintenance of Raised Pavement Markings (RPM) and durable pavement markings; assists in the daily operations of the striping and plastics program striping; assists in sign maintenance; and may work with the region wide Workzone traffic control aids in setting up and maintaining a safe work zone for region wide, statewide, and area crews.

The safety of the traveling public and fellow employees is a high priority and must be considered in every decision and activity. This position contributes to the agency’s strategic plan by ensuring, through adherence to WSDOT policies, that work functions performed are administered to the expected quality, safety, and stewardship standards to support Washington’s long‑term resilience. This position is expected to contribute to a workplace that fosters a culture of respect, equal opportunity, and a sense of belonging.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 will:

• Install durable pavement markings; load thermoplastic materials and prepare equipment for use; use gas powered surface preparation grinder for removal and pavement markings replacement or cleaning.
• Load paint and beads into the striping truck; operate paint application guns; haul and move supplies for striping.
• Operate Class A, B and C highway equipment as designated on the approved Department of Transportation Equipment List (TEF) for highway maintenance.
• Perform asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair; apply concrete, asphalt, and synthetic materials.
• Perform snow and ice control, to include application of anti‑icing compounds to road surface with truck mounted equipment; load trucks.
• Design and set up traffic control for operations; as well as full road or bridge closures according to departmental and MUTCD standards; perform traffic control such as manually flag traffic or signing for lane closures, road closures and detours.

This position is full‑time, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week. The standard schedule is four (4) 10‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Incumbent may work extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed to respond to unscheduled work, call‑outs, or emergencies. Incumbent may serve on standby and respond to callbacks when assigned, as well as work in rotational night shifts.

This is a Highway Maintenance Worker 2 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 Highway Maintenance Worker 1 level, the following competencies are required:

• Basic Highway Maintenance
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic understanding of highway maintenance tasks such as pavement marking and repair, drainage systems, erosion control, vegetation management, sign and guardrail installation,…