Maintenance Specialist 3

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. WSDOT manages the world\'s longest floating bridge, maintains over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation.

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Maintenance Specialist 3 to join the Olympic Region's Maintenance & Operations team. In this role, you will lead and perform the maintenance, repair, and installation of highway signage while mentoring and training other maintenance staff. This position supports traffic safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship by responding to weather events, natural disasters, and roadway emergencies. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, technical expertise, teamwork, safety, and environmental stewardship, contributing to WSDOT's strategic goals in workforce development, diversity and inclusion, and long-term system resilience.

What to Expect

Typical schedule : Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (4 days of 10 hours). Must be ready for weekend and holiday emergencies, reporting to duty within 60 minutes for after-hours calls. Work includes alternating emergency shifts in all weather, 24 / 7, independently and as part of a team. Long hours and occasional night shifts, standby duty, or call-backs may be required.

Among the varied responsibilities, the Maintenance Specialist 3 will :

• Lead and perform maintenance, repair, and installation of highway signage, including overhead signs, posts, and components, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Plan and schedule sign maintenance activities, interpret plans and blueprints, and coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials to complete work efficiently.
• Fabricate and prepare highway signs by cutting, painting, and applying reflective sheeting to create durable and visible signage.
• Operate highway equipment and specialized tools such as ladder and boom trucks, augers, and striping machines to complete sign and roadway maintenance tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, materials, and equipment usage using computerized systems.
• Perform general highway maintenance and repair, including pavement, drainage, vegetation control, and snow and ice removal to ensure safe and open roadways.
• Respond to emergencies by providing traffic control, incident response, and cleanup of debris, spills, and unlawful encampments in coordination with other agencies.
• Promote and enforce safety practices by developing Pre-Activity Safety Plans (PASP), maintaining PPE, and ensuring safe work zones for crews and the traveling public.

Qualifications

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

In addition to the above, the following is also required :

Preferred qualifications include :

Important Notes

Why WSDOT

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 important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application is detailed.

To be considered, please include with your online application :

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value an environment where all employees feel respected, included, and empowered. 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 an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM OPT. For more information, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services site.

Contact Us : For inquiries about this posting, please contact the assigned Recruiter at yasmin.munoz@wsdot.wa.gov. Please reference 25DOT-OR-30818e in the subject line.

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