Construction Maintenance Equipment Operator's
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Position Description
Join us in shaping Seattles streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) we dont just move peoplewe connect communities build safer streets and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the futureweretackling big challenges: making travel safer cutting carbon emissions and ensuring reliable affordable transportation for everyone no matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast andweregrowing with it. Thanks to a historic voterapproved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024werebuilding sidewalks fixing bridges and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
Werea team of problem solvers planners engineers communicators and field crewsbringing purposedriven work to life. Now we need passionate innovative talent like a Seattle that works for everyonetogether!
SDOTs Maintenance Operations Division (MOD) has two (2) new exciting Construction & Maintenance Equipment Operators (CMEO) opportunities. These positions require the application of appropriate guidelines such as the operating procedures to the specific equipment used. Knowledge of the operation construction and maintenance of equipment is required. These positions require the ability to operate motorized construction and maintenance equipment their accessories and heavy trucks for transporting construction and maintenance equipment. This position works in the Right of Way Maintenance Branch and will be at the forefront of implementing a yearround PBL (Protected Bike Lanes) Maintenance Schedule. The PBL network in the city is expanding and staff in these roles will work with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to lead the way in PBL Maintenance. These positions will primarily be maintaining the Seattle Protected Bike Lane Network. This position reports to the Manager of Street Maintenance.Job Responsibilities
- Operate Mobile Sweepers to clean streets and PBL (Protected Bike Lane) locations on designated routes.
- Operate Rubber tire loaders to move materials equipment and supplies.
- Operate Backhoe in the ROW to load materials emergency response and removal of debris snow and ice storms or to reset jersey barriers.
- Operate Tractor Mowers and or trucks to cut vegetation in the ROW.
- Operate rollers and related paving equipment.
- Troubleshoots and cleans equipment.
- Check oil water and tire pressure.
- Wash windows and wash off dirt or grease from machinery.
- Drive truck/trailer combinations to and from job sites or move materials equipment and or supplies.
- Maintain timekeeping and data reporting.
- Act in a lead capacity at job sites where all other activities are secondary to equipment operation.
- Document daily activities inspections and accomplishments.
- Follow assigned sweeping routes and standards of speed as well as sweeper operations.
- Operate equipment in emergency response situations such as snow and ice events windstorms civil unrest and any other potential event.
- These are only a summary of typical functions of the job and not intended to be exhaustive or comprehensive of all possible job duties assigned.
- Supports departmental goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the Citys Race and Social Justice Initiative.
- Other duties are to be performed as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience: One year of experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance or completion of a recognized course in construction and maintenance equipment operation including practical operating experience and instruction in mechanical principles and general construction and maintenance procedures (combination of education training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).
OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the positions duties.
Though not requirements strong candidates will have some of the following experience or can describe comparable experience:- Experience operating mechanical PBL and regenerative mobile sweepers.
- Experience driving a truck and trailer with equipment loaded.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to dealing with all issues and people fairly consistently and equitably.
- Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations.
- Good work history and positive attendance.
- Ability to effectively work in a multicultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Exposed to dust dirt high noise levels diesel and gas fumes and engine exhaust. Moderate physical exertion is required to operate the equipment. Standing bending stooping and lifting up to 50 pounds are sometimes required.
- Provide a Full drivers abstract record from the state of Washington Department of Licensing.
Licenses:
- Washington state drivers License or equivalent mobility.
- Current CDL A with air brake restriction removed.
Additional Information
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process:
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
- Completed NEOGOV online application.
- Current rsum indicating relevant experience and education.
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process including a potential background check.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Citys full salary range for this position is $ 41.25 $ 44.74 per hour.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
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If you are unable to apply online you may submit a paper application by the closing date to our office.
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue Suite 5500
Seattle WA 98104
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.
Employment Type
Full-Time
