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Highway Maintenance Worker 2

State of Washington

King County, Washington, U.S.
Full-time, Permanent
Posted Feb 25, 2026
Onsite

Compensation

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About the role

Highway Maintenance Worker 2 | Multiple Positions

Responsibilities

  • Perform journey-level highway, roadside, infrastructure, and right-of-way maintenance and repair tasks
  • Install, maintain, and repair guardrail, fences, impact attenuator concrete barriers and other safety features
  • Operate Class A, B, and/or C heavy equipment to maintain state roadways and highways
  • Help develop and set up traffic control operations, as well as full road or bridge closures according to departmental and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards
  • Perform snow and ice control operations including maintaining stockpiles, load trucks from stockpiles or pits, pull spreader boxes, haul materials which may include sand, gravel, and other items
  • Acts as an incident responder at accident scenes, spills, or other emergency situations

Requirements

  • Practical knowledge of highway maintenance practices
  • Proficiency in operating and maintaining a variety of Class A, B, and C highway maintenance equipment, tools, and vehicles
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license
  • Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with N endorsement
  • Ability to obtain a Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s License within twelve (12) months of hire
  • 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

Benefits

  • Paid leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick leave
  • Vacation (Annual Leave)
  • Military Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Additional leave options

About the Company

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence!

Job Details

Salary Range

$59,160 - $80,205/yearly

Location

King County, Washington, U.S.

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

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