Roads Maintenance Trainee: Grow with Hands-On Training

Kitsap County, WA; Washington; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsap County Public Works is seeking candidates for Road Maintenance paths including Trainee, Technician, and Specialist. You will engage in hands‑on road maintenance, learn through on‑the‑job training, and advance to higher levels as you gain experience and certifications.

Roles involve operating diverse equipment, maintaining infrastructure, conducting traffic control, and working in varying weather. Training, safety, and public service excellence are emphasized throughout career progression.

Qualifications

• Six months of manual labor or maintenance experience for Trainee (road maintenance, construction, farming, landscaping, or similar).
• One year of manual labor experience in civil construction for Technician (e.g., road/bridge/pipeline construction, heavy equipment operation).
• Three years of manual labor experience in civil construction for Specialist; requires on‑the‑job training before progressing to Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Perform road and infrastructure maintenance with on‑the‑job training, progressing to more complex tasks.
• Inspect equipment, perform routine maintenance, and report mechanical issues.
• Operate a wide range of tools and vehicles, including heavy equipment as training allows.
• Direct traffic and establish safe work zones using traffic-control measures.
• Maintain records of work performed and hours worked in manual and digital systems.
• Provide guidance to less experienced employees as skill and position grow.

Skills

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Truck driving

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Boom trucks

Front loaders

Backhoes

Tow brooms

Snow plows

Vacuum trucks

Sewer jets

Forklifts

Road graders

Rodding machines

Job description

Kitsap County Public Works is seeking candidates for Road Maintenance paths including Trainee, Technician, and Specialist. You will engage in hands‑on road maintenance, learn through on‑the‑job training, and advance to higher levels as you gain experience and certifications.

Roles involve operating diverse equipment, maintaining infrastructure, conducting traffic control, and working in varying weather. Training, safety, and public service excellence are emphasized throughout career progression.