PW Maintenance Worker II

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

This job is represented by Local Union No.763. First consideration will be given to internal Local 763 members who express written interest in this job to Human Resources during the first 5-day period of this posting notice.

Public Works is an exciting environment committed to serving the Shoreline community through a variety of projects and programs. The Department is accredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA), demonstrating the use of best practices for the industry and a dedication to continually improving/enhancing operations and project delivery. The Street & Surface Water Maintenance Division within the Department is seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of Public Works Maintenance Worker II.

The Street & Surface Water Division is responsible for maintenance, repair, inspection, and construction of city infrastructure associated with Streets, Transportation, and Surface Water Facilities. The Street & Surface Water Division is seeking a candidate with experience operating Street Sweepers, and this position will be assigned as a Primary Operator. Street Sweeper operators are responsible for safe & efficient operation of motorized sweeping equipment to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and environmental compliance of city streets, gutters, and public facilities.

To perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, inspection and construction of streets and surface water facilities, including streets, sidewalks, alleys, rights-of-way, traffic control devices, roadside vegetation, planting beds, snow and ice control, bridge maintenance, and minor storm drainage work, to assure the safety of vehicle and pedestrian traffic; operate the City’s asset management system; operate a variety of heavy and light vehicles, specialized equipment, hand and power tools.

This is the full journey level class within the Public Works Maintenance Worker series. Public Works Maintenance Worker IIs perform skilled and specialized street and surface water maintenance repairs and construction duties; operate trucks and equipment; may serve as lead worker to Maintenance Worker Is, part-time, and seasonal employees as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work team.

The Public Works Maintenance Worker II is distinguished from the Public Works Maintenance I by the possession of a commercial endorsement on the driver’s license and by more public works maintenance work experience.

Receives supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff.

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Streets Maintenance Assignment:

• Perform street system inspections, maintenance and repairs, including: filling potholes and cracks in streets; saw cutting; patching and minor asphalt overlays; removal, grading, forming and replacing of concrete streets, curbs and drive approaches.
• Install emergency and routine traffic control devices in accordance with the Manual of Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) criteria and City Traffic Engineer or on-scene first responder guidance; clean and reset signs as necessary; repair existing sign locations as a result of accidents, vandalism, or acts of nature.
• Routinely perform or assist in roadside mowing functions for sightline control and bicycle, pedestrian and vehicle safety.
• Perform routine shoulder maintenance or emergency repairs by adding and shaping with new gravel, or re-grading and using existing material.
• Lay out and install bike lane, crosswalk, turn arrows, stop bars and other pavement markings through the use of paint spraying and thermoplastic application equipment.

Surface Water Maintenance Assignment:

• Perform stormwater system inspections, maintenance and repairs, including: storm drain structures, piping, and ditches: install drainage pipes, repair storm drains, catch basins, and pipes, digging and backfill trenches; and retrofitting catch basin lids.
• Perform grounds maintenance on public infrastructure including, but not limited to bio-swales, dams, ditches, retention and detention ponds, rain…