Extra Help - Public Works Seasonal Laborer

Salary: $28.91 - $35.18 Hourly Location : Shoreline, WA Job Type: Extra Help Seasonal Job Number: 2025-00018 Department: Public Works Division: Utility & Operations Opening Date: 03/07/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: N/A GENERAL SUMMARY Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity. First review of applications March 24, 2025 This is a seasonal 40-hour per week position. The work schedule is typically Monday through Friday with an occasional evening or weekend assignment. Schedule details will be worked out with selected applicant. Seasonal Laborers may work up to six months (1040 hours) during the vegetation growing season and weather sensitive street and surface water maintenance activities between April/May and September/October. DEFINITION: This position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties under the supervisory direction of the assigned work section Public Works Superintendent, Senior Maintenance Worker or other full-time maintenance staff. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Use light and heavy equipment, hand and power tools, and light and heavy vehicles to perform seasonal grounds and landscape maintenance. Perform seasonal maintenance tasks associated with vegetation control including line trimming, mowing, edging, pruning, hedge trimming, leaf blowing, litter control, and debris removal within public rights-of-way, easements, and surface water facilities. Assist with seasonal street asphalt and concrete maintenance work including crack sealing, grinding and patching, curb, gutter and sidewalk repairs. Assist with seasonal inspection, maintenance and repair activities on various surface water infrastructures including bio-swales, catch basins, ditches, pipes, control structures, storm detention and retention ponds. Perform traffic control activities (flagging, work zone set up and tear down) under direction and in support of seasonal work activities. Operate City vehicles in a proper and safe manner to transport personnel, materials, and miscellaneous equipment. Perform other related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS Valid State-issued driver's license with insurable driving record (successful candidate will need to provide a driving abstract). Must be at least 18 years old. Possess or obtain flagging and traffic control certification. Perform a variety of physically strenuous maintenance and construction tasks such as shoveling, raking, pruning, trimming, sweeping and debris removal. Operate light duty vehicles and battery, electric or fuel powered equipment. Utilize hand and power tools used in performance of duties. Perform semi-skilled tasks without close supervision. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Meet schedules and timelines. Perform physical labor in all weather conditions. Observe defensive driving practices. Positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal. Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public. Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The City's mission is to fulfill the community's vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City's values. City Mission, Values, and Goals . Application Process: To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and provide answers to the Supplemental Questions which will help us determine your qualifications for the job. (This application does not allow for attachments.) Conditions Of Employment: All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas. All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor. Environmental Conditions: Field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease; potentially hazardous chemicals; inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application or interview process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. To request an accommodation, please call (206) 801-2243. This position is covered by Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Participation in a 401(a) Social Security Replacement Program is mandatory. Employees in these positions will accrue one hour of sick leave for every forty hours worked. 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. This includes failing to provide detailed work history and responses of "see application". Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and understand that your responses will be verified from information included within the application? Yes No 02 Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid state-issued driver's license? Yes No 04 A successful candidate will be required to provide a driving abstract with an insurable record. The City will perform a review of applicants' driving records as part of the recruitment process. Applicants may be determined ineligible based on their driving record. Failure to provide a requested record is an automatic disqualifier from the hiring process. Will you be able to provide a copy of your driving record? Yes No 05 Do you have a valid state-issued flagger/traffic control certification? Yes No 06 Check all applicable common hand tools you have experience using. Drill Hammer Hand saws Hand wrenches Post hole digger Laser level Rake - asphalt Rake - garden Rake - lawn Screw drivers Shovel - round point Shovel - square point Tape measure Wheelbarrow None of the above 07 Check all applicable small gas or pneumatic powered equipment you have experience using. Chain saw Cut-off saw Generator Jackhammer Jumping jack compactor Leaf blower Line trimmer Plate compactor Post hole auger Pressure washer Pruning saws Trash pumps None of the above 08 Check all applicable light duty vehicles and construction equipment you have experience using. Asphalt double drum compactor Backhoe Concrete mixer Fork lift Pickup truck 1-ton or under Pickup truck greater than 1-ton Pickup truck towing equipment trailer Skid steer Thermoplastic applicator Walked behind line painter Walk behind sidewalk grinder Walk behind concrete saw Wood chipper None of the above 09 Check all applicable past experience with the following street, surface water and vegetation installation, maintenance and repair activities. Asphalt grinding Concrete grinding Catch basins Drainage piping Flagging Graffiti removal Line trimming Litter removal Leaf blowing Pavement markings Painting Pothole patching Regulatory signs Setting concrete forms Sign post setting Traffic control set up Vegetation trimming None of the above 10 Acknowledgement of requirements:The City of Shoreline application must be completed (including education & employment history). I acknowledge that if my application is incomplete, the City of Shoreline may not consider me for this position. Yes Required Question

Location: Shoreline, WA, US

Posted Date: 5/18/2025