Salary: $59,092.00 – $71,953.00 Annually
Location: King County – Seattle – Other, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Job Number: 23DOT-NWR-12639em
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Northwest Region
Opening Date: 07/19/2023
Closing Date: 8/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

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 four Highway Maintenance Workers (HMW2) to join the Incident Response Team in Seattle, WA. This position is critical in reducing congestion by removing incidents as quickly and safely as possible to restore the state highway transportation system to its maximum operational capacity. Partnered with Washington State Patrol (WSP) and other emergency responders, these team members will quickly relocate and assist stranded motorists. The Incident Response Team members are WSDOT’s first line of personnel responding to daily emergencies clearing roads and helping drivers. 
 
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Patrol designated state highway segments during peak traffic flow periods, locating, marking, quickly relocating and/or assisting disabled vehicles/occupants, all focused on keeping the travel lanes open and the traffic flowing.
• Operate a class A tow truck equipped with a push bumper, wheel lift, dollies, and a sling system, within the greater Seattle/Everett metropolitan area, Express Lanes & Floating Bridges. This includes pushing, pulling, and/or towing disables vehicles to “safe locations” and then providing further assistance (change a flat, jump start, provide gas, ensure necessary tow services are forthcoming, etc.). 
• Respond to and coordinate with WSP, Incident Command System (ICS), and emergency responders.
• Operate two radio systems for communications (WSP high band and WSDOT 700/800 MHz).
• Provide traffic control.
• Provide incident and traffic condition information to the Traffic Management Center.
• Utilize the standard statewide incident data tracking.
• Identify environmental cleanup needs, arrange for immediate cleanup by qualified personnel, and/or control and remove incidental amounts of spilled motor vehicle fluids.

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

• High school diploma or GED certification
• Two (2) years of experience performing roadway maintenance, heavy equipment operation, truck driving, traffic control, construction, timber operations, or landscaping.
• Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with CDL Endorsement “N” or ability to acquire within 6 months of employment.
• Effective communication skills for communicating on multiple radio systems or other electronic devices including computers, in a brief and concise manner.
• Ability to work primarily outdoors, next to heavy live traffic in all weather conditions during both day and nighttime. Traffic control is performed both stationary and from a moving platform and can be performed during emergency situations. 
• Ability to respond to emergency call outs, work different and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights, holidays, and weekends), and perform standby duty and call-backs.
• Ability to report in service to assigned duty station within 60 minutes of an after-hours call.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Experience in traffic control per Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) including planning, setting signs and cones, and flagging operations.
• Experience with radio communication equipment, computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• Ability to perform CPR.

Important Notes 

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• This position includes work performed primarily outdoors, next to heavy live traffic in all weather conditions during both day and nighttime. Traffic control is performed both stationary and from a moving platform and can be performed during emergency situations. Work may require removal of debris weighing up to 50 pounds.
• The assigned work schedule for these positions is Day Shift. However, these positions require the ability to respond to emergency call outs, work different and/or extended shifts on short notice (days, nights, holidays, and weekends), and perform standby duty and call-backs. This candidate must report in service to assigned duty station within 60 minutes of an after-hours call.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County and 10% Assignment Pay. 
• 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. 
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. 
• 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. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov 

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. 

For more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4128100/highway-maintenance-worker-2-incident-response-team-multiple-positions. 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.