Winter Highway Maintenance Worker | Spokane, Colfax, Davenport & Colville Areas

Winter Maintenance Worker Opportunity

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking to fill multiple non-permanent Highway Maintenance Worker positions for the winter maintenance season in the Spokane, Colfax, Davenport, and Colville areas. The successful candidates will perform a variety of skilled tasks including operating snow removal and de-icing equipment, repairing and maintaining roadways, cleaning culverts and catch basins, removing debris and hazards, and providing traffic control to protect the traveling public and work crews. If you are dedicated to keeping roads safe and making a meaningful contribution to Washington's transportation system, we encourage you to apply.

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 work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water, traversing in rough, steep, and uneven terrain. This position works 40 hours per week. Working days, nights, weekends, holidays, and may need 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.
• 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 debris removal, litter pickup, 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 :

This recruitment will be used to fill positions in multiple areas throughout the Eastern Region which includes Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman counties and surrounding areas. These are non-permanent positions with an expected duration of 3-6 months through the winter maintenance season. Applications will be evaluated weekly throughout this recruitment process, with the first review date on 10 / 14 / 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 are Highway Maintenance Worker 2 positions. However, the hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at a lower level in the classification series based on candidate qualifications, providing an opportunity for an individual to gain the required experience on the job as part of a formal "in-training" plan. The base salaries 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. These positions are not eligible for remote work. These positions are 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 .

Seasonal Work Great for those who are looking for winter seasonal work, with the potential of coming back next year.

Career Possibilities Great way to get your foot in the door and see if a career in Highway Maintenance / State Service is something you would enjoy.

Holiday Pay Winter is also holiday season! This opportunity provides up to 5 paid holidays within this non-perm duration.

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Benefits Some positions may be eligible for medical and retirement benefits. Go to State Benefits for more information.

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 :

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 at Daisha.Jordan@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference 25DOT-ER-WinterTemps in the subject line.