Temporary Laborers - Streets, Signs & Markings, and Stormwater Maintenance

Position: Full-Time Temporary Laborers - Streets, Signs & Markings, and Stormwater Maintenance
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THREE DIVISIONS:

* Streets

* Signs & Markings

* Stormwater

Employees will be assigned to one of three divisions:

* Streets:
Under immediate or general supervision, performs street and sidewalk repair and/or maintenance.

* Signs & Markings:
Under immediate or general supervision, performs installation and maintenance to street signs, thermoplastic markings, raised pavement markers, and parking lot painting.

* Stormwater Maintenance:
Under immediate or general supervision, performs general maintenance duties in support of the City's Stormwater Operations.

The season will last six (6) months:
April 22, 2026 - October 21, 2026.

* Please note:

the Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time. This posting may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next 6 (six) months.

STREETS:

* Assists with the set up and removal of temporary traffic control.

* Picks up litter, weed eats around obstacles, and flags traffic for slope-mowing operations.

* Assists with the removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk.

* Assists with roadway repairs to include shoveling and raking of materials.

* Works on crack sealing crew by prepping cracks for sealant and assisting with mobile traffic control.

* Under supervision, trims trees and shrubs for right-of-way clearance.

* Under supervision, pulls noxious weeds from the right-of-way.

* Flagging.

* Other duties as assigned.

SIGNS & MARKINGS:

* Assists with sign fabrication.

* Trims, washes, straightens, and maintains existing signs near and within traffic.

* Installs new signs and poles, replacing sign poles that are knocked down.

* Assists with the setting up and removal of traffic control devices (signs & cones) for work zones.

* Maintenance and installation of hot applied raised pavement markers.

* Maintenance and installation of hot applied road markings.

* Assists with parking lot painting maintenance.

* Flagging.

* Other duties as assigned.

STORMWATER MAINTENANCE:

* Operates large lawn mowers and tractors over rough and uneven terrain.

* Utilizes landscape maintenance tools including but not limited to push mower, shovel, rake, and broom.

* Removal of litter from storm ponds.

* Assists in the cleaning of catch basins by working in support of the Vactor truck operator.

* Sets up traffic controls.

* Documents and tracks daily maintenance.

* General stormwater system maintenance: catch basin repair and system upgrades.

* Flagging.

* Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must be 18 years of age or older.

* Must pass a thorough background investigation.

* Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

* Must have a valid Washington State driver license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier.

* Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Street maintenance and/or signs & markings experience preferred.

* Ability to safely operate City vehicles with a trailer.

* Demonstrated ability to adhere to the work rules and guidelines.

* Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.

* Demonstrated ability to work independently.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:

* Typical assignments are out-of-doors normally requiring work in inclement weather at cold, hot, dirty, wet, noisy, or cramped work sites.

* The work involves physical labor, physical dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.

* Duties may require exposure to chemicals, toxic gases, raw sewage, or other environmental hazards.

Physical Abilities:

* Hearing, speaking, or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.

* Perform physical labor associated with the essential duties of the position.

* Work in the field in all weather conditions and over rough terrain.

* Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to fifty (50) lbs. Some assistance is available to mitigate the heaviest lifting.

* Some assistance is available to mitigate the heaviest lifting.

* Bending, kneeling/crouching, reaching, climbing and crawling.

* Operating equipment; electric, gas, and various hand tools.

* Grasp and hold and effectively use assigned personal protective equipment and tools for the position.