Asphalt Paving Crew Chief, Assistant

Asphalt Paving Crew Chief, Assistant – Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets! At SDOT we don’t just move people, we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

This position reports directly to the Asphalt Paving Crew Chief and is responsible for leading multiple paving crews and assisting in the management of various paving projects. The role requires hands‑on experience and a strong practical knowledge of all aspects of asphalt paving, particularly in managing large‑scale or complex projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, coordination skills, and a deep understanding of the city’s best practices to ensure high‑quality project execution.

• Advise supervisors of material requirements, size, duration, and extent of large jobs.
• Train laborers and asphalt rakes in performance of job duties.
• Assist the Crew Chief in planning large projects.
• Assist the Crew Chief by helping in the office with Crew Chief responsibilities.
• Evaluate new equipment to determine if it meets departmental needs.
• Set up traffic control at worksite in accordance with safety policies and practices.
• Distribute, rake, tamp, and smooth asphaltic materials on large and complex jobs.
• Perform large and difficult asphalt raking jobs where drainage is critical.
• Assign jobs to members of the paving crew and check and correct the work of the paving crew.
• Determine mix needed to complete job and order from vendor.
• Determine proper screed adjustment on spreader when paving streets.
• Use jackhammer, compressor, extruder, ground pounder, and related equipment as needed.
• Repair utility cuts (water, gas, City Light, and private contractors) by removing temporary material and replacing with permanent hot asphaltic material.
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of asphalt operations experience.
• Or equivalent in any type of construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, material transportation or materials application work, the ability to effectively operate an electronically controlled paving screed and supervisory experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Two years of experience supervising crew members.
• Knowledge on leading an asphalt crew.
• Experience in heavy equipment such as paver.
• Experience on job site safety.
• Experience working asphalt raking jobs, laying out major paving programs.
• Knowledgeable equipment such as paver and variety of different CA rollers.

• A valid State of Washington Driver’s License or alternative mobility may be required.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

• Completed NEOGOV online application.
• Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
• Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
• Supplemental questionnaire responses.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

Salary Range: $44.44 - $48.12 per hour.

More information about employee benefits is available on the city’s website at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-plans

Who may apply:
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 are provided on request.

The City is a drug‑free workplace.