Working at WSDOT in Olympia, WA: 3 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Olympia, WA Area

"I have worked at Washington State DOT for more than 3 years. The people are friendly and great to work with and the business of DOT is to safely move vehicle traffic over Interstate 5, state routes and many state-owned highways."

"WSDOT rocks and is one of the best employers in the state."

What do you like about working at WSDOT?

"The ability to take classes to better yourself, as well as great career advancement opportunities."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you don't get the first job you apply for at WSDOT, don't give up. persistance will prevail."

What don't you like about working at WSDOT?

"I actually can't think of anything."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep up the good work!"

What do you like about working at WSDOT?

"The department uses cutting edge technology as much as budget allows. They keep the public informed of their projects progress, big and small. The department responds to all public concerns in whatever manner is needed to address the concerns."

What don't you like about working at WSDOT?

"Some management will delegate a project or routine duties but will not allow the person producing the job output to make decisions on how the request is to be accomplished even though the end results ultimately are the same. This creates unnecessary stress in the work place and multI tasking next to impossible. Having a lot of personnel working in the field because of the nature of the job they are under the public view. When complaints come in from the public about a WSDOT employee, WSDOT should back their employee first and foremost and not the public's."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep paying attention to the future needs of moving people as seamlessly as can be done on time without going over on the budget."