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

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 Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in 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

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.

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Contact Us

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

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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.

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