Public Works Traffic Operations Seasonal Day Laborer

PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC OPERATIONS SEASONAL DAY LABORER

$25.00/hour

The City of Everett Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Day Laborers. This employment is temporary (up to six months in duration).  It is mandatory that the employee in this position contribute to the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System. This contribution is refundable upon the employees request at the completion of employment. A work permit fee of $12.00 per pay period must also be paid to AFSCME Local No. 113.These positions are not provided with City of Everett benefits.

NATURE OF WORK

This is unskilled work performing a variety of physical tasks relating to the maintenance and repair of traffic control devices on city streets, including signs and markings.  Duties may include, but are not limited to graffiti abatement, curb painting, new installations and maintenance work on traffic signs, markings, and other traffic control devices.  The work includes the use of hand tools and light automotive equipment, such as a post hole digger and other tools to place signs in proper location or repair broken and damaged signs.  Also includes operating striping machines, pavement marking removal machines, brushes, and other tools for the installation and maintenance of pavement markings such as traffic lines, raised pavement markers, crosswalks, curbs, turn arrows and letters, and no-parking zones. The work may also include driving a buffer vehicle or cone setting for a mobile long line striping operation.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of safety precautions and the ability to identify hazards including electrical hazards.
• Ability to operate small hand and power tools and light equipment, autos and pickup trucks.
• Ability and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions and to keep accurate work records.
• Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relations with supervisors, coworkers and the public.
• Ability and willingness to support diversity and multi-cultural understanding in the workplace.
• Ability and willingness to maintain a work environment free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
• Ability and willingness to be punctual and dependable.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including, but not limited to, weekends and holidays.
• Ability and willingness to work safely and in compliance with city policies and standards. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application materials may be accessed via https://www.everettwa.gov/careers. Completed applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system to be considered.  INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Position Opens: March 19, 2025

Open Until Filled

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of work, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.  Regular and reliable attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee and the ability to work regularly is a requirement for continued employment.

Salary : $12 - $25