The City of Seattle is establishing a pool of Maintenance Laborers for Seattle Department of Transportation's Maintenance Operation Division.
The Maintenance Operations division is seeking qualified Laborers for the Cement / Pavement, Street Maintenance and Urban Forestry sections of various locations throughout the city.
This position performs a variety of duties in the right of ways including street repair, pothole patching, stairway cleaning, annual crosswalks and road stripping, vegetation maintenance, tree watering and landscape and irrigation maintenance, graffiti abatement, spill response and emergency response.
The applicant pool that will result from this posting will be used to fill temporary assignments of varying lengths and at Seattle Department of Transportation various locations .
Assignments are not guaranteed and the assignment length is based on performance and business need.
- Assists a variety of skilled trade personnel in coordinating and performing skilled work; will also assist in the maintenance, repair of streets for asphalt and concrete paving operations.
- May plan or assist in planning for materials, equipment, and staffing required for work assignments or areas.
- Maintain vegetation using a weed eater, and other hand tools.
- Clean stairways, patch potholes, perform spill response and other emergency response.
- Drives pickup truck and other motorized vehicles or equipment in connection with work activities.
- Maintains routine records and reports.
- Inspects trucks and equipment to ensure good and safe condition.
- Cleans equipment and performs minor repairs
- leads and works with a crew of laborers involved in patching roads, cutting brush, responding to snow and ice and other emergencies.
- Perform other related duties of a comparable level / type as assigned.
Physical Job Demands / Working Conditions
- Required to be on call 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies during the winter months.
- Required to stand, walk and bend for extended period of time.
- Safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May occasionally be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
- Work outdoors in all types of weather and occasionally handle or work near toxic / hazardous substances.
- May be required to spend long periods of time driving trucks often in heavy traffic and adverse weather conditions. Drive in both urban street and rural environment.
- Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.
One year of experience performing general laboring / manual work involving the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of public facilities (Combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).
Licensing / Certifications
- Valid and current State Driver's License
- Current valid Flagger certification
This is a Bargaining Unit position, represented by PSIE, Local - 242 - Laborers.
The full salary range for this position is $ 32.15 - $32.15 per hour.
All assignments will require the following
- Required to pass a physical examination prior to beginning work .
- A criminal background check of convictions and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.
17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
A complete driver's abstract (5 year driving record).
Driving Abstract Information
If you are selected to advance in the hiring process. you may be asked to obtain a complete 5-year driving record from the Department of Licensing .
We will consider all traffic tickets and convictions that you may have received within 5 years, and will score them as follows :
1 point each violation - Any moving violation, collision, stop sign, defective equipment, speeding, seat belt, failure to appear, cell phone and any and all moving violations.
1 - 2 points - Parking tickets.
4 points each violation - Suspended license, negligent driving, reckless driving and racing.
5 points each violation - Hit and run, vehicular assault or homicide, and any DUI or alcohol related offense.
Who may apply : This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle vales diverse perspectives and life experiences.
Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
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