Roads Maintenance Worker II

This recruitment is open to all King County employees and the general public.

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 countys transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. To learn more about the Road Services Division visit us at:

About the Road Services Division - King County Washington

Applyingequity racial and social justice principlesis a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County 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 26000lbs GVW.
• Provide Guidance and direction to Road Maintenance Worker Is.
• 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.

• 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 Drivers 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.

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King Countys vision for unified equitable and high-performing government please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position. A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter summarizing how you meet the experience qualifications knowledge and skills for the position. Applicants will be screened for clarity completeness and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Responses to supplemental questions must be demonstrated in application materials.

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

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