Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (Night Shift) in Bellingham, WA – Whatcom County, WA

Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (Night Shift) - Washington State - Bellingham, WA - Whatcom County, WA - work from home job Company: Washington State Job description: 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 a Highway Maintenance Worker ( ) to join our team in Bellingham, WA to support the vast transportation infrastructure of Northwest Washington. This night shift journey-level position operates a wide variety of heavy highway equipment in maintenance and repair of highways and highway structures to ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and commerce. Working in the maintenance area will require responsible, safety-minded individuals to accomplish skilled tasks that require operating trucks and various other highway and heavy equipment. This is perfect for someone who enjoys working with their hands and working outdoors. What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 will: • Operate class A, B or C equipment and power tools. • Perform manual labor on projects such as asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair. • Perform drainage maintenance and maintenance for catch basins, sedimentation facilities, and ditches. • Repair erosion and slide damage. • Maintain and repair signage, guardrail, fence, and impact attenuators. • Remove danger trees; manage vegetation and maintain rights-of-ways, including applying pesticides and responding to work requests from internal and external customers. • Routinely operate vactor, sweeper, hydraulic excavator, backhoe, booms and cranes, asphalt box, bulldozers, and road graders. • Design and set up traffic control for all operations, as well as full road or bridge closures. • Respond to accident scenes, spills, or other emergency situations. • Plan work activities and run crews and work operations in the absence of the HMW3. Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required: • High school diploma or GED. • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A driver's license with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months. • Ability to lift 50 pounds in a safe manner. It is preferred that qualified candidates also have: • Washington State Flagging Card • Washington State Pesticide Applicator's License Important Notes • This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs. • This position is not eligible for remote work. • The assigned work schedule for these positions is Night Shift: Sunday - Wednesday night. • This position requires working long hours outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather. Hazardous conditions may include negotiating steep, rough, and uneven terrain; working at heights above 25 feet over land or water; conducting maintenance operations in high traffic urban/suburban traffic corridors, including confined spaces; and exposure to sharps, bloodborne pathogens, and other hazardous materials. • Local travel is required to perform daily work assignments. Some regional and statewide travel may be required to attend meetings and conferences or to participate in training. • The salary for this position will include an additional $2.00 per hour for Night Shift. • 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 . Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in 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 . * WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit 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. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available. • 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 for more information. Check out this video to learn more: 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 Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date. • 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. 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. For more information, please visit Contact us For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, O. Dietrich, at . Please be sure to reference 23DOT-NWR-A1Nights-1 in the subject line. Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (Night Shift) - Washington State - Bellingham, WA - Whatcom County, WA - work from home job Expected salary: $51384 - 62568 per year Location: Bellingham, WA - Whatcom County, WA Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (Night Shift) - Washington State - Bellingham, WA - Whatcom County, WA - work from home job Job date: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 05:13:54 GMT Apply for the job now! Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (Night Shift) - Washington State - Bellingham, WA - Whatcom County, WA - work from home job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job