Traffic Worker I, II, III - PW (3-6 mo Seasonal)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : City of Bellingham, WA

Job Type : Seasonal Recurring Positions (3-4mo, 6 mo, 8-9mo)

Job Number : 25-Traffic Worker I,II,III 3-6

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : Local 1937

Nature of Work

Seasonal Positions are available in Public Works. Seasonal positions will be filled as soon as possible. The length of the season worked may vary depending on the date of hire. This recruitment is accepting applications for the positions listed below and may be closed at any time. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The Public Works Department currently has several vacancies for the 2025 season :

Traffic Worker I / II / III

6 positions - 3 / 4 Month Season

1 position - 6 Month Season

This series performs progressively responsible manual and semi skilled labor in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation and repair of traffic control devices such as traffic signal and street lighting systems, school zone and crosswalk warning systems, regulatory roadway signs and markings and parking control equipment. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment including lift trucks and excavation equipment for installation of pole bases and conduit. May be called out for emergency work. Attention to safety and protection of personnel and equipment is integral to the work.

Salary Information :

Placement into the Traffic Worker Series is based on the required experience and training requirements. Employees will start at step 1 and receive step increases on completion of 2080 hours in accordance with the and City policy.

Traffic Worker I : Starting hourly rate is at Step 1 ($27.24 / hour). The full salary range for this position is $27.24 / hour - $33.30 / hour.

Traffic Worker II : Starting hourly rate is at Step 1 ($28.84 / hour). The full salary range for this position is $28.84 / hour - $35.24 / hour.

Traffic Worker III : Starting hourly rate is at Step 1 ($30.54 / hour). The full salary range for this position is $30.54 / hour - $37.39 / hour.

At the City of Bellingham, we offer the following benefits that help you thrive in both your career and personal life.

Benefit Information :

• Three-Month Seasonal Positions :

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked

This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis. You can and

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Depending on the unit to which assigned :

ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED :

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

Work is primarily performed outdoors, in all types weather conditions. Work is occasionally performed indoors at a computer terminal or work desk. Adheres to applicable safety precautions while in the course of performing duties.The work involves moderate risks including working around moving equipment, high speed or high voltage equipment, exposure to irritant chemicals, confined spaces, and or on City streets and rights-of-way, in close proximity to roadway traffic. Employees may be required to use protective clothing such as coveralls, rain gear, hard hats, safety vests, masks, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields. This position requires continuous physical exertion.

Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including :

Experience and Training

Traffic Worker I :

IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification or equivalent certification within one year of hire.

Traffic Worker II :

Two (2) years' experience as Traffic Worker I, OR three years equivalent experience performing manual and semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and service work of facilities such as roadway signage, pavement markings, repair of electrical systems or similar.

International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) Introduction to Parking, Customer Service and Conflict Resolution (Or equivalent IPMI courses at time completion)

IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I

IMSA Signs and Pavement Markings Level I

Traffic Worker III :

Four years' experience as a Traffic Worker at the City of Bellingham, OR five years equivalent experience performing manual and semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and service work of facilities such as roadway signage, pavement markings, repair of electrical systems or similar.

Certificate of Completion : Payment Station Software / Hardware Training

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician Level II

IMSA Signs Level II, AND

Necessary Special Requirements

Selection Process

Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and supplemental questions). Application materials should comprehensively document your experience and skills related to the position responsibilities and experience / training requirements. As part of the City's commitment to reducing bias in the hiring process, Human Resources redacts personally identifiable information for reviewers. Only the documents listed as required will be reviewed.

This is a continuous recruitment . Complete applications will be sent to the department for further review. The Public Works department will contact the top candidates to schedule interviews.

Please Note : Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.

Equal Opportunity :

Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40 ), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.

Fair Hiring Practices

There are many good reasons for working at the City of Bellingham. The work is rewarding and you have an opportunity to serve your community. Another good reason is the great benefits that the City offers its employees. See our for additional information.

This position is represented by The Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 bargaining unit. Specific benefit information including Holidays, Vacation Accruals, Health, Dental and Vision Plans with cost sharing and Deferred Compensation Match can be found in the

This position is covered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS plan. PERS requires mandatory employee and City contributions. Please visit the for more information on PERS.

Civil Service Information

This position is subject to the Bellingham Civil Service Commission. When a vacancy occurs, the top fifteen candidates or the top 25% of the register will be forwarded to the department for further consideration. All new Civil Service employees are subject to a one-year probationary period. A candidate may challenge the scope, content, or method of an examination or test, and a protest may be filed in writing with the Examiner within five (5) days following the date of the challenged examination. A candidate may also challenge the scoring of an examination or test, failure of the candidate on any part of an examination, or clerical error in examination results of any examination or test, and a protest may be filed in writing with the Examiner within five (5) days of notification of the challenged result. The Examiner shall consider all timely filed protests and make appropriate corrections if an error is demonstrated.

Veteran's Scoring Criteria

Applicants who have been honorably discharged from active military duty may be eligible to receive veteran's scoring criteria points as provided by Washington State Law (RCW 41.04.010). If you wish to claim Veterans' Preference Points, please complete the and upload it to your application with your DD214.

Thank you for your interest in this position at the City of Bellingham! To ensure a consistent review, only the City of Bellingham job application and required supplemental documents will be reviewed. Cover letters and resumes are not reviewed unless they are required as part of the process. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete each section of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Please do not indicate "see resume" or copy content that is unrelated to the position being applied for from your resume when answering these questions.

Have you read and understood the information listed above?

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

Do you have a minimum of one year of experience or related training using hand and power tools and motorized equipment to perform manual labor?

If you answered yes to Question #3, please describe your paid work experience including dates and position.

Do you have a minimum of one year of experience in the repair and maintenance of small mechanical and / or electrical systems (Note : this is desirable but not required)?

If you answered yes to Question #5, please describe your paid work experience including dates and position.

Do you have experience using computers?

What Position are you interested in?

Please check all months that you are available for work?

Do you have specialized training in the repair of electronic devices and related small mechanisms (Note : this is desirable but not required)?

If you answered yes to Question #10, please describe your paid work experience including dates and position.

Are you able and willing to report to the Public Works Operations Division for emergency call-out?

Are you willing and able to possess and maintain the following during length of employment :

Do you have a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one by time of hire and a good driving record? The successful candidate must submit a three-year driving record abstract prior to hire, with periodic submission of driving abstract per City policy.

Please describe all additional experience performing manual & semiskilled labor in the construction, maintenance and service work of facilities such as roadway signage, pavement markings, repair of electrical systems or similar. Include dates & positions.

Required Question

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