Full-Time Temporary Laborers - Streets, Signs & Markings and Stormwater Maintenance

Lacey Police; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their maintenance crew. This role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions, performing essential tasks such as street repairs, sign installations, and stormwater maintenance. Candidates must exhibit physical fitness and mechanical aptitude, along with a valid driver's license. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the community while developing valuable skills in maintenance and operations. If you enjoy working outdoors and are looking for a rewarding role, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and possess a valid Washington State driver license.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to work rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform street and sidewalk repair and maintenance under supervision.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of street signs and markings.
• Operate large lawn mowers and tractors for stormwater maintenance.

Skills

Physical fitness

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Lawn mowers

Tractors

Traffic control devices

Hand tools

Job description

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THREE DIVISIONS:

• Streets
• Signs & Markings
• Stormwater

Employees will be assigned to one of three divisions:

• Streets: Under immediate or general supervision, performs street and sidewalk repair and/or maintenance.
• Signs & Markings: Under immediate or general supervision, performs installation and maintenance to street signs, thermoplastic markings, raised pavement markers, and parking lot painting.
• Stormwater Maintenance: Under immediate or general supervision, performs general maintenance duties in support of the City's Stormwater Operations.

*Please note: the Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time. This posting may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next 6 (six) months.STREETS:

• Assists with the set up and removal of temporary traffic control.
• Flagging.
• Picks up litter, weed eats around obstacles, and flags traffic for slope-mowing operations.
• Assists with the removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk.
• Assists with roadway repairs to include shoveling and raking of gravel for both hot and cold asphalt.
• Works on crack sealing crew by prepping cracks for sealant and assisting with mobile traffic control.
• Under supervision, trims trees and shrubs for right-of-way clearance.
• Under supervision, pulls noxious weeds from the right-of-way.
  

SIGNS & MARKINGS:

• Assists with sign fabrication.
• Trims, washes, straightens, and maintains existing signs near and within traffic.
• Installs new signs and poles, replacing sign poles that are knocked down.
• Assists with the setting up and removal of traffic control devices (signs & cones) for work zones.
• Flagging.
• Drives work trucks with flashing lights to protect workers within the lane for button replacements.
• Sets up traffic control for the banner installations across College Street.
• Hammers off defective buttons and hand replaces them with bituminous tar.
• Grinds off old thermoplastic, prepares clean layout for new thermoplastic, and uses heavy duty propane torches for installation.
• Assists with parking lot painting using backpack blowers, wire brushes, and soaping and scraping stencils used for painting arrows, stop bars, words, and numbers.

STORMWATER MAINTENANCE:

• Operates large lawn mowers and tractors over rough and uneven terrain.
• Utilizes landscape maintenance tools including but not limited to push mower, shovel, rake, and broom.
• Removal of litter from storm ponds.
• Assists in the cleaning of catch basins by working in support of the Vactor truck operator.
• Sets up traffic controls.
• Flagging.
• Safely operates City vehicle with a trailer.
• Documents and tracks daily maintenance.
• Various other duties as assigned.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver license and a driving record acceptable to the City and the City's insurance carrier.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Street maintenance and/or signs & markings experience preferred.
• Flagger certification.

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to the work rules and guidelines.
• Demonstrated basic mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

WORKING CONDITIONSWork Environment:

• Typical assignments are out-of-doors normally requiring work in inclement weather at cold, hot, dirty, wet, noisy, or cramped work sites.
• The work involves physical labor, physical dexterity, and mechanical aptitude.
• Duties may require exposure to chemicals, toxic gases, raw sewage, or other environmental hazards.

Physical Abilities:

• Hearing, speaking, or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.
• Perform physical labor associated with the essential duties of the position.
• Work in the field in all weather conditions and over rough terrain.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to sixty (60) lbs.
• Some assistance is available to mitigate the heaviest lifting.
• Bending, kneeling/crouching, reaching, climbing and crawling.
• Operating equipment; electric, gas, and various hand tools.
• Grasp and hold and effectively use assigned personal protective equipment and tools for the position.