Highway Maintenance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled labor to maintain and repair county roads, drainage systems, and vegetation.
• Operate various vehicles and heavy equipment, including trucks, loaders, snow plows, and rollers.
• Execute road maintenance tasks such as patching holes, grinding asphalt, and setting up traffic control.
• Manage winter weather response by plowing snow and operating anti-icing equipment.
• Maintain drainage infrastructure by clearing culverts, catch basins, and ditches.
• Control roadside vegetation using chainsaws, pole saws, and chippers to ensure visibility.
• Participate in a six-month rotation across different geographic sections and specialty crews to build foundational knowledge.

Requirements

• Experience in highway maintenance, construction, farming, forestry, landscaping, or other intensive manual labor.
• Ability to operate machinery, power tools, and small hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with a tanker endorsement within six months of hire.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• Ability to work varying schedules and overtime as needed for emergency responses or seasonal demands.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid leave and life insurance.
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Retirement System (PERS, PSERS, or LEOFF).
• Deferred compensation options and flexible spending accounts.

About the Company

Clark County Public Works is responsible for maintaining the vital infrastructure that our community uses every day. Our team plays a critical role in public safety, from daily road maintenance to emergency responses during snow and flooding events. We take pride in making a tangible difference in the lives of the traveling public in one of Washington's fastest-growing regions.