Road Maintenance Worker I
Join Snohomish County Public Works Road Maintenance as a Road Maintenance Worker I. Apply today!
New RM Workers will enjoy the following benefits:
- Entry level job providing an opportunity to make a contribution to one of Washington’s fastest growing counties
- Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
- On the job training including CDL certification
- Advancement opportunities for higher level positions
- Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
- Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension.
- Work toward promotional opportunities at our Arlington or Snohomish locations
- Security, stability, and a lifelong career!
The Road Maintenance division in the Snohomish County Public Works department will be filling current vacancies and creating an eligibility register to fill additional vacancies as needed. We offer training to invest in your success and growth along with competitive wages and benefits. All new hires start at $23.04 per hour.
If you are hardworking, team oriented, reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic, this is a great career opportunity! You will be assigned to work on a road crew performing a variety of duties.
In this role, you will be assigned to one of two of our Road Maintenance shops:
Please note that new Road Maintenance Worker I employees are generally assigned to the Cathcart Way Operations Center in Snohomish. Opportunities to change work locations are based on seniority and position openings.
Selection Process:
Application/Hiring Process Steps
All correspondence to the applicant will be sent by email. Check your email inbox for emails from Snohomish County. Please add info@governmentjobs.com and info@neogov.com to your "safe sender" list to ensure our emails do not go to your junk mail/SPAM box.
Online Application
Complete and submit the on-line application. The minimum qualifications for this position are: A valid Washington State driver's license and High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Online Examination
Applicants who pass the minimum qualifications will be notified by email to self-schedule one of the examination dates conducted online through Survey Monkey. This will be scheduled Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 9:00am and 5:30pm. You will have 60 minutes to complete this online examination.
Interview
Applicants who pass the examination and qualify for an interview will be notified by email with instructions to self-schedule their interview. These are currently scheduled for May 7-9, 14 & 15, 2024. This is subject to change. An email notification will be sent with instructions to self-schedule for this step.
Reference Checking
Public Works will contact three (3) references on the top scoring applicants. On your application, please include at least three (3) current references (prior supervisors preferred) and verify you have provided their current contact information.
Conditional Offer
After reference checking, the most qualified applicants will be provided with a conditional offer notice. This offer is conditioned upon satisfactory results of a:
Washington State Department of Licensing Driver's Abstract:
- Applicants will be emailed instructions on how to acquire and submit a current driver's abstract.
Criminal Background Check:
- Applicants will be emailed a link to complete and consent to an online background check.
Medical Exam, Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and Drug/Alcohol Screening:
- Applicants will be emailed instructions on how to schedule a required Medical Examination, Physical Abilities Test (PAT), drug and alcohol screening. Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.
The PAT will include a drug and alcohol screening, medical examination and Physical Evaluation Fitness Test performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County. This is a laborer position involving a variety of routine manual labor tasks. This includes frequent bending, twisting, and stooping, frequent lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, constant walking and standing. Physical exertion and vibration when operating tools such as: jackhammer, plate compactor, chainsaw, or exertion lifting objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Welcome Letter
Applicants who have met all the requirements of the Conditional Offer Notice will be emailed a Welcome Letter. This letter will include detailed information outlining the dates and requirements for your hire date, new employee orientation and summary of employment details.
Remaining applicants who pass the interview will be placed on the Eligibility Register and will be contacted as vacancies become available.
Flagger Certification Training
Flagger Certification training is offered at no cost to applicants who do not possess a current valid Flagger Certification card. This training is on unpaid time. You must be at least 18 years old in order to receive a Flagger Certification card.
Benefits
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:
- Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
- Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
- Career development training
- Sick leave: You will accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month.
- Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave each month in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
- Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two (2) floating holidays to be used annually.
- Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including, medical, and dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation and more.
- Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
- Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.
The County has put in place initiatives to protect the health of its employees. Safety guidelines in compliance with the state, CDC and Snohomish County Health District are required to be followed. You will be provided with the PPE required for your position and are expected to follow all PPE protocols. Your health and safety are important to Public Works.
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We are invested in your success and growth and offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career.
About Public Works
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for the planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining the transportation infrastructure system in unincorporated Snohomish County. In addition, department staff takes care of 200 bridges and 1,650 miles of roadway. Laid end-to-end, the roads would reach from Everett to Green Bay, Wisconsin!
Employment Summary for a Road Maintenance Worker I:
Work Schedule: This is a regular full-time position, scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Your schedule will be Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each year from around mid-November through approximately mid-February your schedule will change to Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You may be required to work occasional evening, nights, weekends or holidays and are subject to mandatory overtime and callouts at any time including working evening shifts for emergency conditions (i.e. windstorms, snow & ice, floods, earthquakes, etc.). You must be able to change work locations within the County with little to no prior notice.
Union Information: This position is represented by AFSCME local 109.
Probation Period: A 12-month probationary period shall be required for all initial appointments to County employment.
Position Equipment & Dress Code: Your position requires you to report to work with ANSI/ASTM approved steel toed work boots. You will be reimbursed for your boots up to $300.00 with supervisor approval of the boot type and a legible original receipt/invoice clearly indicating the specific item(s) purchased. In addition, you will be required to wear other safety gear as appropriate for the work performed starting on your first day of employment. You will be provided with additional information at the time of a conditional offer.
Driver License Requirements: You must have and maintain a valid State of Washington Driver's License which is required for employment.
State of Washington Traffic Flagging Card: You must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid State of Washington Traffic Flagging card within three (3) weeks of being hired. Snohomish County will provide training to obtain the Traffic Flagging Card.
First Aid Card: You must possess or can obtain a valid First Aid card within ninety (90) days of employment. Snohomish County will provide training to obtain the First Aid Card.
Commercial Driver's License: You must obtain a valid Class A Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement and no disqualifying restrictions and possess a valid medical card within (3) months of the conclusion of a CDL school or training program assigned by the employer and maintain both while employed in a Road Maintenance Worker job classification. Snohomish County will provide training to obtain the CDL.
Tardiness Policy: The Road Maintenance Division has firm attendance and tardiness policies.
Drug & Alcohol Testing: You will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Job Duties
BASIC FUNCTION
To perform a variety of unskilled manual labor tasks in support of road maintenance and repair operations. The Road Maintenance Worker-I (RMW-I) position is an entry level position, requiring the employee to obtain and maintain a Washington State Class A – Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within one year of employment and is subject to CDL random drug and alcohol testing and applicable federal and state regulations.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Safely performs all work zone traffic control duties including, but not limited to setting up barricades, traffic cones, and signs; and flagging traffic for stationary and moving work zones.
- Loads and unloads equipment, materials and supplies.
- Cleans and clears culverts, drainage ditches and other drainage structures and maintains vegetation using hand and power tools as necessary.
- Cuts, rakes and disposes of brush and debris using a variety of hand and power tools including but not limited to weed eaters, chain saws and chippers; may pick up refuse and cleanup work and illegal dump sites.
- Installs raised pavement markers, thermoplastic markings, and other types of traffic channelization devices.
- Performs concrete and asphalt pavement installation, repair, patching and cleaning using a jackhammer and other hand and power tools as necessary; may manually prepare sub grade for paving; may assist in installing concrete drain tile and culvert pipe.
- Performs manual labor tasks on projects including installation of concrete catch basins, retaining walls, walkways and other structures as directed; builds concrete forms and places reinforcing steel as required; mixes and pours concrete as necessary; trowels, sweeps and edges new concrete as necessary; may act as a carpenter's helper.
- Performs routine preventative maintenance and cleaning of assigned equipment and tools; and completes service requests as needed.
- Submits neat and complete written and electronic records including time sheets, maintenance history report forms and other records as directed.
- Work out-of-class as a CDL equipment operator/truck driver as needed and assigned, including participating in emergency response as needed.
- Drives a pickup truck or light duty diesel truck, less than 26,000 GVW.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
- May operate a laptop computer, mobile data collector, digital camera, etc. as necessary to accomplish assigned work duties.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have and maintain a valid State of Washington Driver's License which is required for employment.
Obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with employer specified endorsements, including tanker endorsement, within (3) months of conclusion of a CDL or training program assigned by the employer.
Maintain a satisfactory Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) driving record, periodically verified by current drivers abstract from the Department of Licensing (DOL).
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid State of Washington Traffic Flagging card within three (3) weeks of being hired.
A valid First Aid card within ninety (90) days of employment is required.
All Road Maintenance Workers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Job offer will be conditioned on a satisfactory review of; up to the past 10 years employment history; a current and valid three-year driver abstract from DOL; and satisfactory results of a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test, a medical examination, and a Physical Capacities Evaluation performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County.
Applicants are subject to a criminal background check as part of the hiring process.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- equipment, materials and tools used in routine road construction, maintenance and repair work
- maintenance of assigned tools and equipment in a safe and clean operating condition
- potential hazards associated with the work
- requirements and regulations pertaining to employee's CDL
- general safety rules and regulations, and safe working procedures
Ability to:
- operate assigned equipment safely and skillfully, in all types of weather and work situations
- perform the physical duties of the work in all types of weather conditions
- perform routine manual labor tasks including heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
- display good communication skills including the ability to understand and follow verbal and written direction and instructions
- learn a variety of work skills associated with road maintenance and repair operations
- safely and efficiently use a variety of hand and power tools
- drive a pickup truck or other light vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
- read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations and county policies and procedures
- learn and administer basic first aid and CPR methods and procedures
- establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and superiors
- communicate courteously and professionally with the general public, superiors, and co-workers
- remain composed and professional in stressful situations
- adapt to change in policies, rules, regulations, work environment, crew and assignments
- read and understand grade stakes
- perform basic math calculations
- ability to possess, obtain and maintain a flagger card
- interact in a professional manner with co workers, supervisory personnel, and the public
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work involves a variety of routine manual labor tasks. This includes frequent bending, twisting and stooping, frequent lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, constant walking and standing. Physical exertion and vibration when operating tools such as: jackhammer, plate compactor, chainsaw, or exertion lifting objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
SUPERVISION
Employee reports to a lead worker, crew chief and/or supervisor as assigned. The work is routine in nature, and is performed under general supervision. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non-routine tasks.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed outdoors in a construction environment in all types of weather. The employee is also exposed to a variety of conditions such as: working in ditches, slopes, trenches, excavations, and on uneven terrain and slippery surfaces. Employees are exposed to a variety of potential hazards associated with working near traffic and around heavy construction and maintenance equipment. Employees may be required to work occasional evenings, nights, weekends or holidays and employees are subject to mandatory overtime and call-outs at any time including working evening shifts for emergency conditions (i.e. windstorms, snow & ice, floods, earthquakes, etc.) The employee must be able to change work locations within the County with little to no prior notice.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
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