Highway Maintenance Supervisors | Davenport & Ritzville Apply
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Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking two experienced maintenance professionals ready and willing to provide leadership, guidance, and support for employees tasked with roadway and roadside maintenance. We are seeking to fill positions in Davenport, WA and Ritzville, WA. As the Highway Maintenance Supervisors, you will work independently to plan, budget, schedule, and supervise highway maintenance crews engaged in specialized maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of highway features. An effective Maintenance Supervisor must have good communication skills, exhibit leadership qualities, facilitate and provide training in support of workforce development, support management, extend trust, be accountable, provide recognition, and demonstrate inclusion with all employees and customers.
What to Expect
The work for these positions is split between a field or shop setting and an office setting. When in a field setting, work is performed on uneven terrain next to live traffic and with heavy equipment. A typical summer schedule is 40- hours a week, for 4,10-hour days Monday-Thursday. The winter schedule is typically forty hours with schedule Monday through Friday. Work alternate and emergency shifts as situations dictate.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Supervisor will:
- Establish, implement, and manage highway maintenance and roadside safety rest area maintenance procedures.
- Be responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of maintenance activities and procedures within the Eastern Region WSDOT in Area 3.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Area 3 team members in highway maintenance, and roadside safety rest area operations and maintenance.
- Administer fiscal and biennium budget allocation for maintenance activities.
- Communicate with internal and external customers.
- Coordinate after hours emergency work with the HMW4 and HMW3 to meet the needs and scope of emergencies.
- Coordinate traffic control and responses with external agencies.
- Manage the Integrated Vegetation Management Program for the Highway Rights of Way in Area 3.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- One (1) year of experience as a Maintenance Lead Tech (HMW3); or two (2) years of experience as a Maintenance Tech 2 (HMW2); or three (3) three years of experience performing roadway maintenance, or heavy equipment operation or equivalent.
- Class A Commercial Drivers License with N endorsement and without airbrake restrictions.
- WA State Dept. of Agriculture Public Operator Pesticide License or ability to obtain pesticide license within 1 year of hire.
- Ability to obtain a First Aid Card within 6 months of hire.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations in all weather conditions; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Ability to perform work on uneven terrain next to live traffic with heavy equipment.
- A high-level of awareness and attention to safety.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- A High School diploma or GED.
- Two years of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 3, or one year experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 4.
Important Notes
- This recruitment is being used to fill one vacancy in Davenport, WA and one vacancy in Ritzville, WA.
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- 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.
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
- Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. 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:
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications, and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- 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.
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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, Daisha Jordan, at Daisha.Jordan@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference 24DOT-ER-60270 in the subject line.
