Maintenance Specialist – RW Sign Crew

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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 Maintenance Specialist 2 to assist with the maintenance, repair, and installation of highway signage for the Olympic Region (OR) Region wide (RW) Sign Crew. The maintenance and repair of highway signage is critical to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce. This position may train entry and journey‑level Highway Maintenance Workers to assist in the maintenance, repair, and installation of highway signage.

The Maintenance Specialist 2 will work in a public safety environment, prioritizing safety of both workers and the traveling public.

• Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches.
• Assist in assembling, installing, and replacing signs, sign components, and signposts; use a variety of equipment and tools such as hand diggers, portable power augers, pavement breakers, ladder trucks, and hydraulic boom trucks with attached auger; this includes installation of overhead signs.
• Install new signs; pour cement bases, install steel posts, attach wind beams and signs to post; install and maintain wood posts and signs over 30 square feet in area.
• Train staff to perform sign maintenance and operations tasks.
• Promote a safe work environment and remain current on the Department’s Safety Program.
• Perform asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair utilizing trucks, rollers, mechanical sweepers, and hand tools; apply concrete, asphalt, and synthetic materials.
• Perform drainage maintenance including catch basins, sedimentation facilities, and ditches; erosion and slide repair; guardrail, fence, and impact attenuator installation and repair.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, for four 10‑hour days. Weekends and holidays may be required to respond to non‑scheduled or call‑out emergencies. Must be able to report in service to assigned duty station within 60 minutes of an after‑hours call, and work alternate and emergency shifts as assigned. 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. Work long hours, including nights. Occasional standby and call‑back may be required. Rotational night shift is required.

• Highway Sign Installation & Maintenance expertise: demonstrate skills to install, fabricate, and maintain highway signs and sign structures, including ground‑mounted and overhead signs. Proven ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment to set posts, pour concrete foundations, mount sign panels, and apply roadway markings.
• Highway Maintenance knowledge: knowledge of highway maintenance practices, including pavement repair, drainage systems, erosion control, vegetation management, sign and guardrail installation, debris removal, and snow and ice control.
• Equipment operation: ability to operate and maintain various Class A, B, and C highway maintenance equipment, tools, and vehicles following WSDOT standards.
• Traffic control & work zone operations: knowledge of traffic control practices following the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Ability to plan and implement safe work zones, including flagging, signage, and the use of cones/barrels.
• Safety awareness & compliance: strong understanding of workplace safety procedures and commitment to following safety policies, including confined space entry, fall protection, and hazardous material handling. Ability to participate in the creation and implementation of Pre‑Activity Safety Plans…