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City of Edmonds Street Maintenance Worker in Edmonds, Washington
Street Maintenance Worker
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Street Maintenance Worker
Salary
$76,716.00 - $93,258.00 Annually
Location
Edmonds, WA
Job Type
Full Time - Regular
Job Number
2025-014
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
03/24/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Union Classification
Teamsters
Application Requirements
A completed online application is required to be considered for this position. An incomplete application will disqualify you. Applicants may attach additional information that will assist us in the review and selection process.
Social Security Notice
All regular full time and regular part time City of Edmonds employees do not participate in the Social Security program. For information on how this may affect your retirement benefit, please call Social Security or visit their website https://www.ssa.gov/international/wep_intro.html
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be provided to current City of Edmonds employees who are qualified bargaining unit members and apply by Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM. If no internal candidate is selected, the first review date for all other applications received will be Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM.
About the Position
Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets; assists in the maintenance and repair of traffic control devices and right-of-way signs and symbols; maintenance and repair of storm infrastructure and systems; operates a variety of vehicles, specialized equipment and hand and power tools in order to keep public right of ways safe and operational.
To view the full job description, please visit the following link: Street Maintenance Worker (https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_16494932/File/Government/Departments/Human%20Resources/Job%20Descriptions/Teamsters/Street_Maintenance_Worker.pdf)
New hires generally start between $6,393.00 and $7,048.50 per month. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $6,393.00 and $7,771.50 per month.
About the Department
Edmonds Street Department consists of one manager, one lead and 6 crew members that maintain right of way assets including, but not limited to: streets, sidewalks, alleys, traffic markings-signals-signage, sidewalks, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, roadside vegetation, snow and ice control, public street and pedestrian lighting, etc. The department works in cooperation with the storm department's seven member team often sharing manpower and equipment to achieve the department's goals.
About the City
The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,420 ( MRSC, 2024 (https://mrsc.org/research-tools/washington-city-and-town-profiles) ) and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 279 full–time-equivalent employees.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of City streets, alleys, right-ofways and sidewalks.
Prepares and utilizes materials to repair streets; repairs utility pavement cuts; patches potholes and seals cracks.
Digs holes and trenches manually for proper installation of sign posts and piping; forms, prepares, pours and finishes concrete sidewalks or walkways.
Cuts down, removes trees and vegetation in and around intersections and roadways and removes debris during and after weather related storms.
Performs flagging duties, sets up traffic control zones for work projects
Maintains traffic control markings including: roadway striping, crosswalks, directional arrows and other markings according to state laws and City needs; lays out new centerlines and crosswalks
Operates a variety of equipment including: street sweepers, loaders, backhoe, spray equipment, paint striper, dump truck, jack hammer, specialized equipment and hand and power tools.
Operates snow plowing equipment to remove snow, apply chemicals, salt and/or sand to control ice.
Provides barricades, cones, signs and banners for community events.
Installs pipe to repair or restore/increase city storm water system; maintains routine records of work performed including: equipment usage, preventive maintenance and needed repairs; responds to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED Certificate required and
Six months of experience is required in construction or related field of work that includes operation of associated equipment and tools, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.
Experience with concrete, asphalt, and the operation of storm systems is preferred.
OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
A valid Driver's License at time of hire and a driving record that is acceptable to the City’s insurance requirements. Out of state candidates must obtain their WA State Driver's License within 30 days after moving to WA https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/moving.html
Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within one year of date of hire.
Flagging Certification within 3 years of date of hire.
CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Cards within 2 years of date of hire. • Other specialty certifications/licenses as required by state and federal law and/or OSHA and WAC regulations may be required within a specified period of time after hire (including IMSA Signs and Markings Level I or II Certification).
A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier. Results are reviewed on a case-by case basis.
This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with USDOT requirements.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Physical Abilities:
Walking or otherwise moving over rough terrain.
Sitting, standing or otherwise remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.
Operating various equipment and tools.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, gripping, kneeling or crouching, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and twisting or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks.
Ascending/descending, ladders and inclines.
Working at heights, working on a high ladder and working in a confined space.
Working in a noisy work area, working in direct sunlight, working in outside temperature extremes and working in dampness.
Heavy physical labor, including lifting/carrying or otherwise moving or transporting 50-100 pounds.
Operating a passenger vehicle, heavy truck, heavy equipment and rotating machinery.
Reading and understanding printed and electronic messages and related materials.
Hearing voice conversation and hearing alarms.
Possessing close vision, far vision, side vision, depth perception, night vision and color vision.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on required City Policy.
Hazards:
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Working in and around moving traffic.
Adverse weather conditions.
Exposure to smoke, noxious odors, toxic fumes and chemicals, epoxy chemicals, poison oak or ivy, dust or pollen, insect stings solvents, oil and ink.
Benefits information is available below and varies based on classification status. Regular, part time employees may be eligible for prorated benefits.
Please visit the HR Benefits Website (https://edmondswa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=16495016&pageId=17263650) for more information.
01
What are your salary expectations? Please do not disclose current or prior position salary.
02
Do you currently have a HS Diploma or equivalent or will you by the start of this position?
Yes
No
03
Which option most closely matches your experience in "public works construction and equipment operation that includes work with concrete, asphalt, and the operation of associated equipment and tools"?
None
Less than 6 months
Less than 6 months with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
6 months or more
04
Do you currently, or will you (by start of the position), posses a valid driver's license and be able to provide a copy of your driver's abstract? [Note - A WA state driver's license is required within 30 days of hire date]
Yes
No
05
Do you currently have a Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements?
Yes
No
No, but I am willing and eligible to obtain one within 1 year of hire.
06
Do you currently have a Flagging Certification?
Yes
No
No, but I am willing and eligible to obtain one within 3 years of hire.
07
Do you currently have CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications?
Yes
No
No, but I am willing and eligible to obtain one within 2 years of hire.
Required Question
Employer
City of Edmonds
Address
121 5th Ave N Edmonds, Washington, 98020
Phone
425-775-7740
Website
http://www.edmondswa.gov