Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Nights (Multiple Positions)

Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Nights (Multiple Positions)

• Perform journey-level highway, roadside, infrastructure, and right-of-way maintenance and repair tasks.
• Operate Class A, B, and/or C heavy equipment to maintain state roadways and highways.
• 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.

• Practical knowledge of highway maintenance practices including pavement repair, drainage systems, erosion control, vegetation management, sign and guardrail installation, and debris removal.
• Ability to assess maintenance needs and perform repairs to highway structures, roadside features, and landscapes.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining a variety of Class A, B, and C highway maintenance equipment, tools, and vehicles in accordance with WSDOT standards.
• Ability to safely transport heavy equipment and materials between job sites.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with N endorsement.
• The ability to obtain a Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License within twelve (12) months of hire.
• The ability to obtain and maintain valid First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Working 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 use of cones/barrels.
• 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 (PASP) and attend regular safety training.
• Skilled in the use of electronic systems for timekeeping, maintenance tracking, inventory management, and cost estimating (e.g., HATS, WZDB, TSMS).
• Proficient in standard computer applications including Microsoft Office and email communication.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently in the field.
• Capable of leading a crew in the absence of a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, demonstrating sound decision-making and leadership skills.

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Plan For Your Future
• 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.

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