Maintenance Specialist 3

Maintenance Specialist 3

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. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently 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 plays a vital role in keeping Washington's highways safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible by responding to weather events, natural disasters, and other roadway emergencies. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to teamwork, safety, and environmental stewardship. This work directly supports WSDOT's strategic goals in workforce development, diversity and inclusion, and long-term system resilience.

Typical schedule : Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (4 days of 10 hours each). 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, both independently and as part of a team. Long hours and occasional night shifts, standby duty, or call-backs may be required.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Maintenance Specialist 3 will :

• Lead and perform maintenance, repair, and installation of highway signage, including overhead signs, posts, and components, ensuring work meets safety and quality standards.
• Plan and schedule sign maintenance activities, interpret plans and blueprints, and coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials to complete assigned work efficiently.
• Fabricate and prepare highway signs by cutting, painting, and applying reflective sheeting to create durable and visible signage.
• Operate Class A, B, and C 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 such as HATS, WZDB, and TSMS.
• 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 :

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

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have :

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