What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Maintenance Worker I (Streets) position at City of Richland, WA?
General Summary
**Now Hiring for 2025 Seasonal Positions - Season is April - October/November 2025**
Under the direction of the Streets Supervisor or designee, performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of City streets and sidewalks, and assists with maintenance of the railroad facilities; operates whackers/plate compactors, concrete/asphalt saws and grinders, pavement breakers/jack hammers, and deicers. Subject to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience in street and sidewalk maintenance, or closely related experience.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Washington State driver's license upon hire date.
- Valid Flagger's Card within three (3) months of hire date.
Desirable Qualifications
- Class A CDL
- Prior streets experience, preferably with the City of Richland
Supplemental Information
Final selection will be based on overall qualifications, interview process, background/reference check, and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position, to include DOT drug & alcohol screening (for candidates with Class A CDL).
Summary of City of Richland benefits for IUOE affiliated staff (union-represented employees):
Regular Full-Time Employee Benefits
Regular Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary)
- City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 3% City-match (base pay) deferred compensation plans with 457 and 401(a) options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 4 hours per month of service (paid upon completion of the temporary assignment)
- Paid Holidays
- Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution*
- City-paid dental and vision plans*
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
- Paid Time Off (PTO)*
- 12 hours per month of service
- Paid Holidays
**Rates subject to change based upon collective bargaining agreement (CBA). See CBA for eligibility requirements. For 2022-2024 IUOE CBA, rates are as follows:Years of Continuous Service**Hours Per Month**
0-9: 20.17
10-15: 22.17
16-20: 24.17
20 : 26.17
