Maintenance Laborer

Position Description

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. Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it.

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews bringing purpose‑driven work to life. Join us to build a Seattle that works for everyone.

This is a Maintenance Laborer on our Asphalt Paving team within the MOD Division. You will assist paving crews and help keep the city mobile by working with snow and ice teams.

• Able to rake, shovel rock and lift heavy objects.
• Assist operators on breakouts and grading.
• Respond to voids around the city.
• Knowledgeable of setting up traffic control plans and emergency response, comfortable driving in snow and ice.
• Backfill utility cuts in streets and sidewalks; prepare subgrade for concrete.
• Establish lines and grades, perform rough and final grading, sidewalks, driveways, and curbs, including measuring, lay out, saw cutting, assisting contracted saw cutters, cleaning tools and forms, joining, and constructing of wooden forms.
• Calculate and procure materials needed to perform tasks.
• Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.
• Assist a variety of skilled trade personnel in coordinating and performing skilled work; will also assist in the maintenance, repair, and construction of walks and streets for asphalt and concrete paving operations.
• Document materials used, employee timesheets, and job square footage limits.
• May plan, or assist in planning for materials, equipment, and staffing required for work assignments or areas.
• Drive pickup trucks and other motorized vehicles or equipment in connection with work activities, drive snowplow and sander in winter conditions.
• Maintain routine records and reports.
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned and lower‑level duties of Utility Laborer and Laborer.

• One year of experience performing general laboring/manual work involving the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of public facilities.

• One-year experience in concrete construction.
• Experience working in a multi‑cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
• Ability to obtain a flagger card within 6 months.
• Knowledge of the Right of Way Restoration Rules (ROWRR).
• Knowledge of the in‑street manual.
• Knowledge of cross slopes for sidewalks and ADA ramps.
• Understanding of SDOT Safety Policy.

• May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to lift objects up to 50 pounds; may occasionally lift heavier.
• Occasionally requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.

• Current Washington State driver’s license.
• Flagger certified or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

The full salary range for this position is $37.95 - $37.95 per hour.

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

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 is provided on request. The City is a Drug Free Workplace.