Road Maintenance Technician I
Location: Port Hadlock, WA – Jefferson County Public Works is seeking applicants for a Road Maintenance Technician I position primarily working out of the Port Hadlock and/or Quilcene county road shops.
About the role
Duties include performing traffic control, using various non-CDL trucks and equipment to repair pavement surfaces, cleaning ditches and culverts, trimming trees, cutting brush and grass, etc. This position requires physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions and after-hours callouts for emergency or storm-related events.
Responsibilities
- Performing work zone traffic control per MUTCD requirements
- Mowing county rights-of-way
- Cleaning drainage ditches
- Patching roads with asphalt and gravel
- Cleaning culverts
- Clearing storm debris
- Removing trees
- Picking up litter
- Snow and ice control in non-CDL pickups
- Other similar duties required to maintain county roads
Applicants should also have the ability to work well in a team environment; have great communication and customer-service skills; and be eager to work each day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Demonstrated experience in temporary traffic control, road maintenance, or construction work; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to work after-hours callouts for emergency or storm-related events
Benefits
- Full medical benefits, including dental and vision
- Retirement provided through Washington State DRS
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Bereavement leave
Pay
RMT I, Teamsters Grade A5-A position, starting pay typically $23.69 per hour, range: $23.69 to $29.20 per hour.
Schedule
- Work week: Monday – Thursday or Tuesday – Friday
- Work shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- May include evening and weekend hours for callout response
Additional information
For the right applicant, the RMT-1 position can be the beginning of a career path into progressively higher grades with additional responsibilities. The interview process will include a skills test.
Posted August 4, 2026. Open until filled.