Landscape Mitigation Worker (Highway Maintenance ...
State of Washington - Everett, WA
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About WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation! The Opportunity WSDOT is eager to hire an enthusiastic, career-minded individual who wants to make a difference and join our dynamic team at our Everett Maintenance Facility, supporting the vast transportation infrastructure for WSDOT's Northwest Washington as part of our Mitigation Crew. This in-training position offers a career path, hands-on learning, and mentorship allowing you to progress upward through the Highway Maintenance Worker series This position is perfect for someone who loves working with their hands, knowing their work is done on roadways and roadsides in a variety of weather. The successful candidates will perform a variety of skilled tasks including landscape maintenance, plant care and other environmental needs. This team member will assist with the maintenance and operations of the state highways, and adjacent right of ways to assure they remain in a condition that promotes the movement of traffic, and safety to the motoring public. 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. These positions require a quick response time to job sites. Highway maintenance crews are ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By taking on this role, you are serving a key and vital function to the State of Washington. These are in-training positions that offer a career path, hands-on learning, and mentorship. These positions allow you to progress upward through the Highway Maintenance Worker series and achieve the goal class of a Highway Maintenance Worker 2. Candidates will be considered for a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or Highway Maintenance Worker 2, depending on their qualifications. Annual salary levels for each position are: Highway Maintenance Worker 1: $51,612 - $62,568 Highway Maintenance Worker 2: $58,212 - $70,884 What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 will: * Performs skilled and semi-skilled landscape maintenance on roadside and mitigation sites, including applying pesticide and fertilizer applications. * Remove or cut trees and brush; manage vegetation through planting and transplanting, stream restoration and stabilization, fencing, irrigation setup and operation, pruning, mowing, minor grading, wildlife habitat structure construction, erosion control, and general grounds care. * Stay proficient on the latest Environmental Safety Act (ESA) and Best Management Practices and implement them in all aspects of work. Operate Class A, B or C highway equipment. * Routinely and safely operate Vactors, sweepers, hydraulic excavators, backhoes, booms and cranes, asphalt boxes, bulldozers, road graders, chain saws, and weed eaters. * Performs manual labor to complete activities such as asphalt and concrete pavement maintenance and repair, applying concrete, asphalt, and synthetic materials. * Conduct drainage maintenance and repair. Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity at the Highway Maintenance Worker 1 level, the following are required: * High school graduation or GED. AND * One (1) year of experience performing maintenance activities in a related field of work, such as highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, trucking, heavy equipment experience, or other related work experience. Note: Education from a trade school may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis * Must obtain Washington State CDL Class A driver's license with endorsement "N" and without air brakes restriction and no transmission restrictions within 12 months of employment. To be considered for this opportunity at the Highway Maintenance Worker 2 level, the following are required: * Two (2) years of highway maintenance, logging, farming, excavation, heavy equipment experience, or other related work experience. OR * One (1) year of experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 or equivalent. AND * High school graduation or GED. * Valid Washington State CDL Class A driver's license with endorsement "N" and without air brakes restriction, with valid medical card. In addition (applies to both levels): * Ability to manipulate and transport 50 lbs. in a safe manner. * Valid driver's license It is preferred that qualified candidates also have: * Possess an unrestricted Class A CDL with "N" endorsement without air brake restriction & valid medical card to legal operate vehicles in Washington State. * Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging Card. * Washington State Pesticide Applicator's License. * Backflow Prevention Tester Certification. * Crane Certificate. Important Notes * This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs. * This position is not eligible for remote work. * 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 . Why WSDOT * Work-Life Balance - We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity. * 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 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 of 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. Contact Us For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at . Please be sure to reference Highway Maintenance Worker #12540 in the subject line.
Created: 2024-10-13