Seasonal Maintenance Worker I - Streets (Public Works)

Department:

Public Works

Division: 

Street Maintenance

NOW HIRING FOR 2025 SEASONAL POSITIONS (SEASON IS APRIL-OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2025)

The wage for this position is set by the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement, starting at Step A: $27.13

Position Salary Range: $27.13 - $31.22

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Streets Supervisor or designee, performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance of City streets and sidewalks, and assists with maintenance of the railroad facilities; operates whackers/plate compactors, concrete/asphalt saws and grinders, pavement breakers/jack hammers, and deicers. Subject to work after hours and weekends as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• One (1) year of experience in street and sidewalk maintenance, or closely related experience.

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Washington State driver's license upon hire date.

• Valid Flagger's Card within three (3) months of hire date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Class A CDL

• Prior streets experience, preferably with the City of Richland

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties listed are representative of the types of tasks and functions performed by positions of this class of work. Percentage of time and rank of importance of duties are not listed since both will vary by position and work location.

• Operates asphalt patch truck, crack sealers, concrete/asphalt saws/grinders, air compressors, asphalt distributor and other street related power tools.

• Performs street maintenance using shovels, asphalt rakes, post hole diggers, trowels, railroad track maintenance tools, and other hand tools.

• Under the direct supervision of a Maintenance Craftworker II assists with installing signs, layout for striping, and the layout and application of pavement markings.

•  Assists in forming, pouring and finishing concrete.

• Assists in maintaining markings, legends and railroad tracks.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Identify specific and realistic knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to competently perform this job.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.

• Street maintenance procedures and practices.

• Proper tools and equipment required for performance of duties including whackers/plate compactors, pavement breakers/jack hammers and deicers, crack sealers, concrete/ asphalt saws and grinders, air compressors, asphalt distributors, and other street related tools.

• Applicable healthy and safety policy, procedures and practices.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Learn, read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Operate liquid de-ice tanks, crack sealers, concrete/asphalt saws/grinders, air compressors, asphalt distributor and other street related power tools.

• Follow oral and written directions.

• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

• Follow safety and health regulations.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communications in a clear, concise and understandable manner to intended audiences.

• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.

• Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.

• Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Operate a variety of modern office equipment and personal computers in a windows based computing environment, using standard or customized software application programs appropriate to assigned tasks.

• Provide continuous effort to improve operations and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an