Highway Maintenance Supervisor

Highway Maintenance Supervisor

Salary

$79,750.00 - $97,207.00 Annually

Location

King County - Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

26DOT-NWR-13508e

Department

Dept. of Transportation

Division

Northwest Region

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

About WSDOT

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 leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the worlds longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking a skilled and experienced leader to join our team as a Highway Maintenance Supervisor overseeing Area 5's Specialty Crews. Under the direction of the Assistant Maintenance Superintendent, this position leads a team of Highway Maintenance Workers responsible for a diverse range of highway maintenance activities across multiple assigned subsections. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing hands-on leadership, supporting employee development, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and effectively.

This position plays a key role in planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overseeing Area 5 operations, as well as landscaping operations for the NWR Tunnels. The successful candidate will lead by example, foster a professional and respectful work environment, and help ensure Washington's transportation system remains safe, functional, and ready to support the movement of people and commerce.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Highway Maintenance Supervisor will:

• Oversee the Seattle Safety Crew, Formal Landscaping Crew, consumable inventory, and Area 5's NPDES program, engaged in the daily performance of all road maintenance and operations tasks throughout assigned roadways and structures.
• Manage area-wide maintenance operations and plan, schedule, prioritize, and direct the highway maintenance crew across multiple subsections, assigning tasks to HMW3, HMW2, and HMW1 staff.
• Assess maintenance needs for assigned highway sections and support planning and budgeting efforts.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain traffic control measures during vegetation, encampment, NPDES, and other field operations in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Coordinate operations with engineers, Public Information Officers (PIOs), and Traffic Management Center (TMC) radio operators.
• Manage equipment, materials, and personnel needs for special projects, and coordinate equipment repairs with area shop mechanics.
• Coach and mentor employees; identify training needs; provide training, development, and performance feedback.
• Ensure staff have access to the tools, equipment, and resources needed to perform assigned duties.
• Assist in the safe cleanup and removal of unlawful dwellings.
• Patrol and inspected highway sections to identify maintenance needs such as surface repairs, sign work, graffiti removal, and environmental requirements.
• Ensure work area is safe for self, coworkers, and the traveling public.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous substances and hazardous objects.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for each task.
• Report all injuries, accidents and near misses in the computerized system.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Technical Expertise in Highway Maintenance: Demonstrates advanced proficiency in highway maintenance operations, supported by experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker 3 or Highway Maintenance Worker 4, or through an equivalent combination of progressively responsible maintenance experience.
• Operation and Control: Applies sound judgement when operating equipment or systems while monitoring high speed traffic in a high stress environment.
• Licensing & Certification: Possession of an unrestricted Class A CDL with endorsement N and without air brakes restriction, with a valid medical card. The ability to obtain a valid Traffic Control/Flagging card within six (6) months of hire. The ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire and maintain valid First Aid/CPR Certification. The ability to obtain a valid Washington State Pesticide Applicator's License within six (6) months of hire. Completion of FEMA NIMS Core Curriculum: ICS 100,200,700, 800 and 2200 or ability to obtain within one (1) year of date of hire.
• Customer Service Excellence: Provides responsive, respectful, and solution-oriented service to internal and external customers, representing the agency with professionalism. Demonstrates the ability to use clear, accurate, and professional written communication, including proper grammar, spelling, and documentation required for maintenance reporting.
• Leadership & Team Coordination: Experience leading or supervising crews, providing clear direction, coaching others, and making sound decisions under pressure while maintaining professionalism.
• Analytical & Planning Skills: Knowledge of planning and managing budgets, evaluating operational needs, and applying sound judgment to support effective maintenance and construction activities.
• Technology Use: Proficient in operating Windows-based computers (iPads) and software, such as MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook), MS Teams and various databases used for project tracking and operational reporting.
• Accountability & Work Management: Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, manage multiple assignments, and follow through on commitments with a high level of reliability.
• Safety & Compliance: Thorough knowledge of occupational safety requirements and commitment to safe work practices in shop and field environments. Ability to apply safety standards when working with heavy machinery or equipment, and hazardous materials.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required:

• Ability to maneuver and transport various materials and/or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and perform emergency callouts/stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Ability to traverse rough, steep, and uneven terrain and work elevated heights, above 25 feet over land or water.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Traffic Control: Knowledge of traffic control principles, practices, and procedures, with the ability to assess traffic control needs and implement safe and effective traffic control measures. Washington State Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification is preferred.
• Highway Maintenance & Emergency Response: Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying highway maintenance practices, traffic control procedures, and emergency response protocols to address routine and unplanned roadway needs while maintaining the safety of workers and the traveling public.
• Regional Transportation System Knowledge: Knowledge of the regional transportation system, including highway access points, landmarks, drainage patterns, traffic flows, potential detour routes, and available maintenance resources, with the ability to use this knowledge to effectively plan and respond to maintenance and emergency situations.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County. In addition the 10% assignment pay for this job classification is included.
• Work is performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions and often near moving traffic and heavy equipment, requiring heightened situational awareness and strict adherence to safety practices. The role involves physically demanding tasks, including deploying traffic control devices, flagging, and operating maintenance vehicles and equipment, with extended periods of standing and walking. Employees must wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• 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.
• 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

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 a choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

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 recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference Highway Maintenance Supervisor #13508 in the subject line.

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. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats 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 (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their 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. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

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

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

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

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.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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.

Holidays

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

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

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

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Which best describes your experience applying advanced highway maintenance knowledge and practices?

• Extensive experience leading or performing advanced highway maintenance operations, including diagnosing maintenance needs, determining appropriate methods and resources, and addressing complex roadway, roadside, or highway structure issues.
• Considerable experience performing a broad range of journey-level highway maintenance activities and providing technical guidance to others.
• Some experience performing highway maintenance activities, including routine maintenance, repairs, and use of maintenance equipment.
• Limited experience assisting with highway maintenance activities.
• No experience.

02

Which best describes your experience operating equipment or systems while working in or around high-speed traffic or other high-stress environments?

• Extensive experience operating equipment or systems in high-speed traffic or high-risk environments while continuously monitoring changing conditions, making time-sensitive decisions, and maintaining safe operations.
• Considerable experience operating equipment or systems around active traffic while maintaining situational awareness and responding appropriately to changing conditions.
• Some experience operating equipment or systems in active work areas or other environments requiring increased attention to safety and surrounding conditions.
• Limited experience operating equipment or systems in work environments with changing conditions or safety hazards.
• No experience.

03

Which best describes your experience leading or supervising employees or work crews?

• Extensive experience supervising or leading crews, assigning work, coaching and developing employees, addressing performance or operational issues, and making sound decisions during high-pressure situations.
• Considerable experience providing day-to-day direction to a crew or team, coordinating assignments, coaching coworkers, and resolving operational issues.
• Some experience serving as a lead worker, providing direction to coworkers, or coordinating work assignments. Limited experience assisting with the coordination of coworkers or work activities.
• No experience.

04

Please briefly describe your experience leading or supervising employees or work crews. If you do not have this experience, please note 'N/A'.

05

Which best describes your experience planning and managing maintenance or operational activities?

• Extensive experience developing work plans and schedules, evaluating operational needs, managing budgets or resources, and making decisions that balance safety, priorities, staffing, equipment, and available funding.
• Considerable experience planning work activities, prioritizing resources, monitoring expenditures, and adjusting plans to address changing operational needs.
• Some experience planning daily work, prioritizing assignments, or tracking resources, materials, or expenditures.
• Limited experience assisting with work planning or resource management.
• No experience.

06

Please briefly describe your experience planning and managing maintenance or operational activities. If you do not have this experience, please note 'N/A'.

07

Which best describes your experience using computers, mobile devices, and software to support work activities?

• Extensive experience using Windows-based computers or tablets and multiple software applications, such as Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and databases, to manage information, track work, communicate, and prepare reports.
• Considerable experience using computers or tablets and software applications to communicate, maintain records, track work, and prepare documents or reports.
• Some experience using computers, tablets, email, word-processing, spreadsheets, or databases for work-related activities.
• Limited experience using computers or mobile devices for work.
• No experience.

08

Which best describes your experience applying occupational safety requirements in shop, field, or highway maintenance environments?

• Extensive experience applying safety requirements and procedures while working with heavy machinery, equipment, hazardous materials, and other workplace hazards; identifying unsafe conditions and taking action to protect employees and the traveling public.
• Considerable experience applying established safety requirements while operating equipment, performing maintenance activities, handling hazardous materials, and working in active field environments.
• Some experience following workplace safety procedures while working around equipment, tools, materials, or other workplace hazards.
• Limited experience working in an environment where established safety procedures and requirements were followed.
• No experience.

09

Do you have the Washington State Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification?

• Yes
• No

10

Which best describes your experience responding to highway maintenance needs and emergency situations?

• Extensive experience responding to highway emergencies and unplanned events, coordinating resources, implementing traffic control, prioritizing competing needs, and making time-sensitive decisions to protect workers and the traveling public.
• Considerable experience responding to roadway incidents, severe weather, emergencies, or other unplanned highway maintenance needs and coordinating appropriate resources.
• Some experience participating in emergency response or unplanned highway maintenance activities.
• Limited experience assisting with emergency response or unplanned maintenance activities.
• No experience.

11

Please select the FEMA NIMS Core Curriculum certification you have completed:

• 100
• 200
• 700
• 800
• 2200
• None of the above

12

Please select all of the following you currently possess:

• CDL Medical Card
• Valid Washington State Traffic Control/Flagging card
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Washington State Pesticide Applicator's License
• None of the above

13

What type of driver's license do you currently possess?

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B
• Standard Driver's License
• None of the above

14

Please list any and all endorsements on your drivers license. If your drivers license does not have any endorsements, please type "N/A."

15

Are you willing and able to manipulate, and transport materials and objects up to 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

16

Are you able and willing to work any shift including evenings and weekends to meet deadlines and required job functions?

• Yes
• No

17

Are you willing and able to traverse uneven and steep terrain adjacent to traffic and heavy equipment in adverse weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

18

How did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Direct Email Notification
• WSDOT social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc)
• Career Fair
• Monster
• WorkSource
• APWA
• "NOW HIRING" banner/sign
• Radio advertisement
• WSDOT Employment Site
• Careers.wa.gov
• governmentjobs.com
• Other (specify below)

19

If you selected Other on the previous question, please specify how you learned of this employment opportunity in the space provided:

Required Question

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