Winter Highway Maintenance Worker Connell, Pasco and Prosser Areas

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!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking to fill multiple non-permanent Highway Maintenance Worker positions for winter maintenance season in Connell, Pasco and Prosser. We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are mechanically inclined and enjoy working outdoors. The successful candidates will perform a variety of skilled tasks including operating snow removal equipment, repairing roadways, maintaining culverts and catch basins, removing debris, and providing traffic control for these operations. If you are dedicated to protecting the public from driving hazards and enjoy working outdoors, consider applying to this position.

What to Expect

WSDOT maintenance personnel are expected to respond quickly to clear highways of hazards to ensure the public has safe and seamless access to travel. This position may also work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water, traversing in rough, steep, and uneven terrain. A typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, for 4, 10-hour days. Weekends, nights, and holidays may be required to respond to non-scheduled or call-out emergencies.

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

• Proficiently operate a variety of heavy equipment to perform snow and ice control, including applying anti-icing compounds, removing snow and ice from road surfaces, loading and hauling materials, and maintaining stockpile sites.
• Perform asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair, including applying asphalt, concrete, and other synthetic materials.
• Maintain and repair roadside infrastructure such as drainage systems, guardrails, fences, impact attenuators, signs, and landscaped areas.
• Conduct vegetation management, including danger tree removal, pesticide application, and site remediation.
• Respond to emergencies by establishing traffic control in compliance with MUTCD standards, acting as first responder at accident scenes, spills, and natural events, and coordinating with external agencies.
• Perform traffic control operations, including lane closures, detours, and flagging, to ensure safety during maintenance and emergency response activities.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs, including servicing hand tools, chainsaws, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Assist with cleanup activities such as graffiti removal, litter pickup, debris removal, and the safe cleanup of unlawful dwellings, including hazardous substances and biohazards.

Qualifications

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

• Commercial Vehicle Operation: Experience gained through possession and use of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with N endorsement, without air brake restrictions, and a current medical card.
• Highway Maintenance: Skilled in performing roadway maintenance, construction, excavation, farming, or heavy equipment operation. Ability to perform asphalt and concrete pavement repair, drainage and erosion control, roadside infrastructure repair, and vegetation management.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Skilled in operating, inspecting, and maintaining a variety of Class A, B, or C maintenance equipment, hand tools, and power equipment. Ability to operate heavy equipment to perform snow and ice control operations.
• Traffic Control and Emergency Response: Ability to plan, set, and maintain traffic control in compliance with MUTCD standards, including lane closures, detours, and flagging (A valid Traffic Control/Flagging card required within 6 months). Ability to respond to accidents, spills, and other emergency events, and coordinate with external agencies as required.
• Safety and Service: Ability to contribute to and uphold a respectful, safe, and inclusive work environment that values diversity and equal opportunity, and to provide excellent customer service when interacting with the traveling public.

In addition to the competencies above, the following are also required:

• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency callouts/stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Ability to transport, move, and manipulate various types of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to respond to assigned duty station within 45 minutes of an after-hours call.
• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain and work elevated heights, above 25 feet over land or water.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• A high school diploma, GED certificate, or equivalent.

Important Notes

• These are non-permanent positions with an expected duration of 3-6 months through the winter maintenance season.

• This recruitment will be used to fill positions in multiple areas throughout the South Central Region which includes Connell, Pasco and Prosser and surrounding areas.

• The recruiting efforts for these positions may be extended beyond the displayed closing date until all available positions have been filled.

• Applications will be evaluated weekly throughout this recruitment process, with the first review date on 9/3/2025. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer positions at any time thereafter. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

• These positions are not eligible for remote work.

• These positions may be filled at either the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 (HMW1) or Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (HMW2) level depending on qualifications. The hourly wages for each level are:

• Highway Maintenance Worker 1 ($24.83 - $30.29 Hourly)

• Highway Maintenance Worker 2 ($27.42 - $33.40 Hourly)

• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28of the Washington Administrative Code.

• 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, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT

• Seasonal Work - Great for those who are looking for winter seasonal work, with the potential of coming back next year.
• Career Possibilities - Great way to get your foot in the door and see if a career in Highway Maintenance/State Service is something you would enjoy.
• Holiday Pay - Winter is also holiday season! This opportunity provides up to 5 paid holidays within this non-perm duration.
• Utilize Expertise - Share your knowledge and experience with others.
• Build Your Resume - Learn new transferable skills to add to your resume.
• Benefits - Some positions may be eligible for medical and retirement benefits. Go to State Benefits for more information.

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:

• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, at ... . Please be sure to reference 25DOT-SCR-Winter Temps Area 3 in the subject line.