Maintenance Laborer - Temporary ID - 16286
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Position Description
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Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!
The City of Seattle is establishing a pool of Maintenance Laborers for the Seattle Department of Transportation's Maintenance Operations Division. The Maintenance Operations division is seeking qualified Laborers for the Cement/Pavement, Street Maintenance, and Urban Forestry sections for various locations throughout the city. These laborers perform a variety of duties in the right-of-way including street repair, pothole patching, stairway cleaning, annual crosswalks and road stripping, vegetation maintenance, tree watering, landscape and irrigation maintenance, graffiti abatement, spill response, and emergency response support.
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Job Responsibilities
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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.
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May plan or assist in planning for materials, equipment, and staffing required for work assignments or areas.
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Maintain vegetation using a weed eater, and other hand tools.
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Perform various duties in landscaping, tree care, horticulture, or irrigation.
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Clean stairways, patch potholes, perform spill response and other emergency response.
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Drives pickup trucks and other motorized vehicles or equipment in connection with work activities.
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Maintains routine records and reports.
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Inspects trucks and equipment to ensure good and safe conditions.
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Cleans equipment and performs minor repairs.
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leads and works with a crew of laborers involved in patching roads, cutting brush, responding to snow and ice, and other emergencies.
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Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Physical Job Demands/Working Conditions:
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May have on-call duties to respond to emergencies during the winter months.
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Required to stand, walk and bend for extended period of time.
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Must be able to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. May occasionally be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
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Work outdoors in all types of weather and occasionally handle or work near toxic/hazardous substances.
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May be required to spend long periods of time driving trucks often in heavy traffic and adverse weather conditions. Drives in both urban streets and rural environments.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Qualifications
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Minimum Qualification:
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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
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Valid and current State Driver's License.
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Current valid Flagger certification.
This is a Bargaining Unit position, represented by PSIE, Local - 242 - Laborers.
The hourly pay rate for this role is $36.63 -$36.63.
All assignments will require the following:
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Required to pass a physical examination before beginning work.
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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.
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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 acquire 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.
Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values 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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Additional Information
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Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:-
Completed NEOGOV online application.
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Supplemental questionnaire responses.
Job offer is contingent upon verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process and may include a criminal history background check, a pre-placement medical examination, a review of driving history, and reference information.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is $ 36.63 per hour.
This is a Bargaining Unit position, represented by PSIE, Local - 242 - Laborers.
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