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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Maintenance Specialist 3

Whatcom County – Bellingham, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$62K/yr - $71K/yr

WSDOT is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence, and they are seeking a skilled Maintenance Specialist 3 to lead highway sign maintenance operations. The role involves overseeing all phases of highway sign maintenance, ensuring compliance with agency standards, and maintaining roadway safety.

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Responsibilities

Perform journey-level maintenance and repair of highways, roadsides, right-of-way, and related infrastructure

Erect, inspect, maintain, and replace large highway signs, including sign bridges, bridge-mounted signs, and roadside signs, while completing fall-restraint plans as needed

Lead and train maintenance personnel on sign projects and assist supervisors with prioritizing Traffic Operations Work Orders

Maintain accurate documentation of sign installations, repairs, and work orders using computerized tracking systems and daily activity reporting tools

Order and purchase materials and supplies for sign-related and general road maintenance projects and coordinate scheduling through the supervisor

Operate snow and ice control equipment, including plow and sander trucks up to 54,000 GVW, and maintain stockpile sites during winter operations

Oversee third-party sign damage repairs, manage sign inventories, review plans and contracts, and operate tools and equipment required for sign maintenance

Develop and implement safety plans, use proper PPE, and assist with the safe cleanup of roadway debris and unlawful encampments, including hazardous materials handling

Qualification

Highway Maintenance ExpertiseJourney-Level Maintenance ExperienceCDL Class A LicenseHeavy Equipment OperationService-OrientedGrowth Mindset

Required

Highway Maintenance Expertise: Practical knowledge of highway maintenance practices, including pavement repair, drainage systems, erosion control, sign and guardrail installation, and debris removal, with the ability to assess maintenance needs and perform repairs to highway structures, roadside features, and landscapes

Journey-Level Maintenance & Equipment Experience: Demonstrated journey-level experience performing roadway maintenance, operating heavy equipment, or related transferable experience from fields such as construction, farming, or timber operations

Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth

Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others

CDL Class A with N endorsement and without air brake restrictions

Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency callouts/stand-by

Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain

Ability to work at elevated heights above 25 feet over land or water

Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Preferred

Highway Maintenance & Sign Fabrication Experience: Demonstrated journey-level expertise gained through experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker or experience assisting in the fabrication of highway signs, providing the technical skills necessary to perform complex roadway and sign maintenance duties safely and effectively

Benefits

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.

Insurance Benefits – Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.

Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.