Roads Maintenance Worker II

Road Maintenance Worker

The Department of Local Services is looking for dedicated hardworking Road Maintenance Workers to become part of our team. In this role, you will perform a wide variety of skilled tasks related to roadway construction, repair and maintenance. This work involves ensuring the safety of crews and the traveling public by providing proper traffic control measures, operating vehicles and equipment, performing roadway repairs, and seasonal tasks such as snow and ice removal. Our ideal candidates will bring hands on experience in road maintenance and construction, demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, value of teamwork, and are adaptable to changing conditions. This is a great opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects, and make a difference in your community.

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel.

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

• Ensure the safety of crews and the public by providing appropriate traffic control measures on streets and highways, including flagging, and placing signs, cones and barricades as needed
• Safely operate a variety of vehicles including pickup / trailer combinations below 26,000lbs GVW.
• Provide guidance and direction to Road Maintenance Worker I's.
• Prepare surfaces for asphalt overlay and repairs, perform shoulder maintenance, and install guardrails.
• Complete assigned repairs and minor construction of drainage structures, including pipes, catch basins, and manholes; clean ditches, gutters, culverts, catch basins and drainage tiles.
• Plant vegetation and cuttings; cut and remove brush to maintain clear and safe areas.
• Safely operate trimmer / weed-eater, chainsaw, and other landscape equipment for long durations in varying weather.
• Assist in the operation of Vactor equipment.
• Shovel snow, gravel, asphalt, and dirt; rake asphalt and tar pavement joints.
• Dig post-holes and set posts.
• Read and interpret various road maps and construction blueprints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated experience in construction, road maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas OR completion of a recognized vocational trades program. Possess traffic control knowledge and familiarity with setting up traffic control measures on streets and highways. Are skilled in performing minor construction and repairs on drainage infrastructure (pipes, manholes, catch basins, culverts, etc.). Possess strong knowledge and practical experience in the safe operation of a wide range of hand tools and equipment commonly used in construction, road maintenance, and other physically demanding, labor-intensive environments. Understands and follows safety protocols and regulations related to construction, and road maintenance, including fall protection, confined space entry, and the handling of hazardous materials. Have the ability to read and interpret maps, (e.g., Thomas Brothers or similar), and applying basic geographic orientation. Possess strong communication skills and the ability to effectively follow both verbal and written instructions. Capable of working outdoors in varying weather, including harsh or inclement conditions. Demonstrates behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness. Have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and providing excellent customer service. Is a team player and understands the value of working together and being reliable.

Practical exam / interviews all in one day : Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in a in-person practical exam / interview, on the same day, the week of October 20, 2025. Only those who pass the practical exam will move forward to interview. This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and / or future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and / or special duty positions over the next six months. A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position. Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Responses to supplemental questions must be demonstrated in your application materials. The work schedule will consist of four, ten-hour days in the spring / summer, Monday Thursday, 6 : 00 am 4 : 30 pm, and five, eight-hour days in the fall / winter, Monday Friday, 7 : 00 am 3 : 30 pm. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is eligible for overtime pay, with prior supervisor approval. We have multiple sites across King County, WA. The primary base of operations is located in Renton, WA, with outlying maintenance facilities located in : Black Diamond, Skykomish, Fall City and Redmond. This position has been designated (First Responder) - Employees who, in the early stages of an incident, are responsible for protecting and preserving life, property, evidence, the environment, and restoring order. This position is represented by Local 117 Teamsters. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact : Cassandra Montgomery Senior Human Resource Analyst 206-263-5866 cassandra.montgomery@kingcounty.gov Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.