Roads Maintenance — About us

Mission

Our mission is to maintain and enhance the current condition of roadways and facilities in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner to protect the public's investment and facilitate safe travel.

Vision

We will be nationally recognized as a premier road maintenance organization. We will be dynamic, innovative, and on the cutting edge. We will perform in an efficient and cost-effective manner with sensitivity to the environment. We will be known for high quality work and responsiveness to our customers, and be the service provider of choice. By valuing each employee, promoting diversity, and providing a healthy and safe work environment, we will be the employer of choice in the road maintenance arena.

Strategic goals

• Be among the nation's most recognized roads maintenance organizations in terms of the quality of our work and customer service.
• Respond immediately, effectively and efficiently to all emergencies, disasters, changing conditions, and uncertainty.
• Employ cutting-edge technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of our work.
• Be the employer of choice by providing a diverse, respectful, productive, and safe work environment, that encourages risk taking, innovation and continuous improvement. Employ and retain the best and the brightest, and ensure they have the tools to do the job.
• Be the service provider of choice for contract cities, other King County agencies and local jurisdictions for maintenance, construction, utility inspection and environmental services.
• Lead the region in environmental stewardship.

Glossary

Visit our glossary for an explanation of common road terms and jargon.

Contact us

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