Maintenance Technician 2-Everett Day Shift



Job Details

Maintenance Technician 2-Everett Day Shift
Employer

State of Washington

Salary

$43,344.00 - $52,788.00 Annually

Location

Snohomish County – Everett, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

18DOT-NWR-11005m

Department

Dept. of Transportation

division

Northwest Region

Opening Date

04/23/2018

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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Please Note:
This Position is a Day Shift normally scheduled to work 6:30AM-5:00PM Tuesday-Friday.

The Opportunity:
WSDOT is looking for an enthusiastic career-minded individual who want to make a difference to join our dynamic team in Everett, WA, supporting the vast infrastructure of Northwest Washington. This opportunity is perfect for someone who loves working with their hands, knowing their work is done on roadways and in a variety of weather. 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.
 
By taking on this role, you are serving a key and vital function to the State of Washington.
 
Working in the maintenance area will require responsible, safety-minded individuals to accomplish assigned tasks and may require operating trucks as well as other 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.
 
At WSDOT, 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 perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. To learn more, please watch the following video: Why WSDOT?

This position will perform the following work: 

  • Maintain roadways including pavement repair, drainage maintenance.
  • Repair and replace guardrails and signs.
  • Remove dangerous and hazardous debris from the roadways.
  • Assist in layout and set-up of traffic control, including setting up signage, manually flagging traffic, and operating attenuator/buffer truck.
  • Removal of snow and ice during winter season.
  • Other duties as assigned.

An ideal candidate for this position will have:
  • Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL).
  • High school diploma or GED certification.
  • At least (1) one year of experience performing roadway maintenance, heavy equipment operation, truck driving, traffic control, construction, timber operations, or landscaping. 
  • Experience operating 26,000 to 54,000 GVW dump trucks in all weather and roadside conditions, day or night, with snowplow and de-icing attachments and other snow removal equipment. 
  • Ability to acquire an herbicide applicator's license within 12 months of hire.
  • Possess a CDL Medical Certificate or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
  • Ability to lift 50lbs.
 
Note: 
This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the WFSE, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its regular monthly dues. The union shop provision shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee's initial 30 days in this classification.

How to Apply: 
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please click on the apply button on this announcement.
 
Contact us: 
For inquiries about this position, please contact Cody Buchanan at buchanc@wsdot.wa.gov. Please reference recruitment number 18DOT-NWR-11005m.

The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities 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

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More than Just a Paycheck!
 
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

 
Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  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.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
 
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
 
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
 
Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:
 
HOLIDAY
DATE
 
New Year's Day
January 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
 
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
 
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
 
Independence Day
July 4
 
Labor Day
First Monday in September
 
Veterans' Day
November 11
 
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
 
Christmas Day
December 25
 
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
Social Security
 
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
 
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

01
Please describe how your training and experience makes you a great candidate for this opportunity.
02
What type of Commercial Driver's License (CDL) do you possess?
03
Do you have at least one year of experience with any of the following (check all that applies)?
  • Roadway Maintenance
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Truck Driving
  • Traffic Control
  • Construction
  • Logging Operations
  • Landscaping
  • None of the Above
04
Do you currently have a Washington State Flagger's Card?
  • Yes
  • No
05
How did you learn of this WSDOT employment opportunity? (select one from the list)
  • Careers.wa.gov
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Networking/Social Event
  • Newspaper
  • WorkSource
  • WSDOT Employee
  • WSDOT Employment Site
  • Other
06
If you chose "WSDOT Employee", "Other" or "Networking/Social Event" as the option for how you heard about this job opportunity, please specify the person or event in the field below (otherwise type N/A):

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