Roads Maintenance Worker II

King County, WA; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Transit/ORCA pass

Job summary

King County Road Services Division is seeking a Road Maintenance Worker to support roadway construction, repair, and maintenance across unincorporated areas. You will help ensure public safety through proper traffic control, equipment operation, and seasonal tasks while collaborating with a team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on road maintenance experience, strong safety awareness, and is able to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Experience in road maintenance or heavy manual labor.
• Traffic control knowledge and ability to set up control measures.
• Ability to read maps and basic construction blueprints.
• Safe operation of hand tools and construction equipment.
• Commitment to safety protocols and teamwork.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid Washington driver’s license; flagging cert and CPR/First Aid or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide traffic control on streets and highways, including flagging and signage.
• Operate vehicles up to 26,000 lbs GVW.
• Prepare surfaces for asphalt overlay and shoulder maintenance.
• Complete drainage repairs and install guardrails as needed.
• Read maps/blueprints and support drainage projects.
• Shovel, rake, cut brush, and perform snow/ice removal as required.
• Assist in operation of specialized equipment and safety procedures.

Skills

Traffic control

Vehicle operation

Reading maps/blueprints

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Washington driver license

Flagging certificate/CPR First Aid

Physical endurance

Tools

Vactor equipment

Hand tools/equipment

Job description

Summary

The Department of Local Services is looking for a dedicated hardworking Road Maintenance Worker to become part of our team. In this role, you will perform a wide variety of skilled tasks related to roadway construction, repair and maintenance. This work involves ensuring the safety of crews and the traveling public by providing proper traffic control measures, operating vehicles and equipment, performing roadway repairs, and seasonal tasks such as snow and ice removal. Our Ideal candidate will bring hands on experience in road maintenance and construction, demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, value of teamwork, and are adaptable to changing conditions. This is a great opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects and make a difference in your community.

About

About the Road Services Division - King County, Washington
The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the county’s transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. To learn more about the Road Services Division, visit us at:

Job Duties

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principlesis a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:

• Ensure the safety of crews and the public by providing appropriate traffic control measures on streets and highways, including flagging, and placing signs, cones and barricades as needed
• Safely operates a variety of vehicles including pickup/trailer combinations below 26,000lbs GVW.
• Provide Guidance and direction to Road Maintenance Worker I's.
• Prepare surfaces for asphalt overlay and repairs, perform shoulder maintenance, and install guardrails.
• Complete assigned repairs and minor construction of drainage structures, including pipes, catch basins, and manholes; clean ditches, gutters, culverts, catch basins and drainage tiles.
• Plant vegetation and cuttings; cut and remove brush to maintain clear and safe areas.
• Safely operate trimmer/weed-eater, chainsaw, and other landscape equipment for long durations in varying weather.
• Assist in the operation of Vactor equipment.
• Shovel snow, gravel, asphalt, and dirt; rake asphalt and tar pavement joints. Dig post-holes and set posts.
• Read and interpret various road maps and construction blueprints. Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Demonstrated experience in construction, road maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas OR completion of a recognized vocational trades program.
• Possess traffic control knowledge and familiarity with setting up traffic control measures on streets and highways.
• Are skilled in performing minor construction and repairs on drainage infrastructure (pipes, manholes, catch basins, culverts, etc.).
• Possess strong knowledge and practical experience in the safe operation of a wide range of hand tools and equipment commonly used in construction, road maintenance, and other physically demanding, labor-intensive environments.
• Understands and follows safety protocols and regulations related to construction, and road maintenance, including fall protection, confined space entry, and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Have the ability to read and interpret maps, (e.g., Thomas Brothers or similar), and apply basic geographic orientation.
• Possess strong communication skills and the ability to effectively follow both verbal and written instructions. Capable of working outdoors in varying weather, including harsh or inclement conditions.
• Demonstrates behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.
• Have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and providing excellent customer service. Is a team player and understands the value of working together and being reliable.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have a valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• Have a valid Washington State Flagging Certificate, valid CPR and First Aid certifications OR ability to obtain within two (2) months of hire.
• An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift, carry, move, or handle up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform duties involving physical labor including bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting.
• Must be able to perform work outdoors in inclement weather.

Supplemental Information

Practical Exam/Interviews All In One Day

Those applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in an in-person practical exam/interview, on the same day. Only those who pass the practical exam will move forward to interview.

Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to all King County employees and the general public. This recruitment is being used to fill three (3) Career Service roles and one (1) Short-Term Temporary position which is anticipated to last up to six months (with possibility of extension) and may be used to fill future career service, term-limited temporary (TLT), special duty assignment (SDA) or short‑term temporary positions over the next twelve months.

Special duty opportunities are open only to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, King County Personnel Guidelines, or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment.

Work Schedule

The work schedule will consist of five, eight-hour days in the fall/winter, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, and four, ten-hour days in the spring/summer, Monday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay. Working extended shifts, after-hours, mandatory overtime, weekends, callouts and holidays may be required in emergency circumstances, such as inclement weather and/or special projects, which can vary based upon business need, season and weather.

WORK LOCATION

Various locations.

Emergency Designation Status

First Responder - Employees who, in the early stages of an incident, are responsible for protecting and preserving life, property, evidence, the environment, and restoring order.

Union Membership

This position is represented by Local 117 JUA

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.