Maintenance Laborer Senior - Traffic

<strong>Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!</strong><br><br data-pasted="true">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.<br>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.<br>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.<br><br>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!<br><br><strong>Position Overview:</strong><br>Under general supervision this position leads, and / or performs a variety of maintenance activities. This work consists of installing, repairing, and maintenance on a variety of traffic signs, guard rails, traffic islands, curb barriers, precast curbing, tuff posts, traffic control, and emergency response. Employees in this classification also assist Traffic Marking Lead with the installation of Pavement Marking. Employees follow written work instructions and must use judgement in determining maintenance needs due to physical conditions in the field. Furthermore, they must utilize mobile asset management software as well as work management software to perform their daily duties.<br> <br>Working hours: Monday – Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.<undefined>•Install, Maintain, and repair all types of traffic signage<br data-pasted="true">•Lead teams in the installation maintenance and repair of concrete curbing, Crash Cushions, Guardrails, and Delineator Posts<br>•Paint curb zones<br>•Read interpret and work orders and engineered plans, fills out daily paperwork<br>•Set up temporary traffic control and signs for special events<br>•Provides training <br>•Abates graffiti<br>•Other duties as assigned<br></undefined><undefined><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong><br data-pasted="true"><br><strong>Experience:</strong><br>•Two years of experience performing general laboring/manual work involving the installation, repair, removal, and maintenance of non-electrical traffic control devices (Combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).</undefined><br><undefined><br><strong>Strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience: </strong></undefined><undefined><br>•One year of experience installing Traffic Signs.<br>•One year of experience assisting with the installation of pavement markings.<br>Work Environment / Physical Demands<br>•May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.<br>•Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.  <br>•Frequently required to lift objects up to 50 pounds. <br>•Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and while exposed to traffic and heavy exhaust fumes.<br>Other Requirements:<br>•Current State of Washington drivers' license.  <br>•Other pertinent licenses' and/or certifications may be required, e.g., First Aide/CPR, Flagging Card, etc.<br></undefined><strong>Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete. </strong><br><strong><br data-pasted="true">Hiring Process</strong><br>Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:<br><br>1.Completed NEOGOV online application.<br>2.Supplemental questionnaire responses. <br><br>Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process. <br><br>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. <br> <br>The full salary range for this position is $39.06 - $40.62 per hour. <br><br>The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.<br><br>More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: <a data-fr-linked="true" href="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href=""> May Apply: </strong>This position is open to all candidates that 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 Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences. Accommodations for people with disabilities is provided on request. <br><br>The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

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