Traffic Sign & Marking Lead Worker

Join Us In Shaping Seattle's Streets!

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—no matter who they are or where they live. 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. 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!

Employees in this class coordinate, lead and participate in the daily work activities of the crews involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and removal of traffic markings and non-electric traffic control devices such as traffic signs, road channelization, guard rails and crash cushions. The Traffic Marking Lead Worker is responsible for the operation of a traffic line painting truck and other vehicles/equipment (including combinations) that may exceed 26,000 lbs.

GVW. Employees must use some judgment in adapting guidelines to different situations.

• Two years of public works experience including one year in the traffic marking field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or work experience which provides the ability to perform the work of the class).

• One year experience operating a Paint Truck

• One year experience operating a liquid thermoplastic applicator.

• One year experience leading crews in the installation of pavement marking.

• A valid State of Washington Driver's License is required for employment. This license must be maintained throughout employment.

• Some positions may require a valid Washington State "Class B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with the airbrake restriction removed, within 120 days of appointment. If required, this license must be maintained throughout employment.

• An Abstract of complete driving record (obtained at applicant's expense) is required from the State of Washington Department of Licensing.

• Comprehensive drug testing in accordance with the Federal Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, are required.

• A valid Washington State Flagging Card, First Aid/CPR card and/or a defensive driving course certificate may be required within six months of employment.

Work is performed outdoors, in and around an urban street environment and in traffic, in all weather conditions. Employees work with hot or hazardous materials and/or equipment, are exposed to traffic, heavy exhaust, paint fumes, and work near the public, and occasionally work at heights above ground/water level. The work involves lifting, digging, and moving materials and equipment that weigh in excess of 50 pounds, frequent in-street work, and occasional work on elevated roadways.

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

• Completed NEOGOV online application.
• Supplemental questionnaire responses.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including potential background check, pre-placement physical exam, and full driver's abstract.

The full salary range for this position is $37.28 - $41.85 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.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.