Winter Highway Maintenance Worker| Connell, Pasco and Prosser Areas

Highway Maintenance Worker

The Washington State Department of Transportation 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.

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.

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

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

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have :

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 :

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 357-28 of 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.

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.

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