Public Works Maintenance Worker - Streets

Make a difference in a unique and vibrant community! The City of Issaquah is looking for the newest members of our talented Public Works Team within the Street Maintenance Division. What makes our Street Maintenance Division different and why should you join us? We have a commitment to using innovative technologies, supporting employees with the training and tools they need to be successful, and using industry best practices.
We are looking for a career-minded individual, who is motivated to take care of the public infrastructure and the safety of all who use it. The successful candidate in this position will perform routine tasks and one-time projects related to street maintenance. Work is performed cooperatively and in a manner that ensures individual, team and public safety.
The City of Issaquah values employees - investing in their career development and offering ways to get involved in a variety of Public Works services and Citywide initiatives. Some of these opportunities involve purposeful cross training among all divisions, as well as the flexibility to transfer into other divisions after requirements have been met. There are job shadowing programs and chances to learn from industry professionals at all levels of municipal work.
The Street Division maintains the street right-of-way, which includes pavement, sidewalks, bridges, shoulders, vegetative control, and more. The crew owns and runs a new cold-in-place milling machine, asphalt paver, roadside mower, traffic attenuator, backhoes, loaders, and more! Bring your experience to supplement the talented crew or learn to run heavy equipment through hands-on training and use.

This Public Works Operations Team (PWO) job posting is for either the Maintenance Worker or Senior Maintenance Worker classifications, which provides opportunity to increase your knowledge and earnings, and provides room for advancement and career growth.
The City of Issaquah is an employer of choice offering top-tier medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, including sizable Health Savings Account contributions. We offer fringe benefits such as deferred compensation match for eligible employees, commute benefit opportunities such as ORCA cards and Vanpools, generous vacation and sick leave, thirteen paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, optional Flexible Spending Accounts, wellness benefits, and more.
Public Works Maintenance Worker: $54,498 - $71,719
Positions assigned as a Public Works Maintenance Worker range from those developing and learning to those proficient in most tasks associated with the work of the assigned division. Incumbents begin by learning to master the safe operation of tools and equipment starting out with significant guidance from higher level positions. As they progress, they achieve a journey level mastery in their classification, becoming adept at regular tasks and able to safely operate most equipment necessary for typical tasks. While they achieve independence in routine tasks, direction may still be required for complex tasks and specific equipment operation. Continued skill and certification enhancement sets the path for further advancements within Public Works Maintenance.
Future Growth Opportunity/Lateral Transfer available:
Public Works Senior Maintenance Worker: $69,186 - $91,044
Movement to the Public Works Senior Maintenance Worker level is dependent upon mastery of complex tasks and equipment, obtainment of all necessary certifications, and demonstration of ability to lead others and create a positive work environment. Employees in these positions will provide guidance and training to less experienced workers and may provide work direction on a small crew.
A Lateral transfer may be placed at any of these levels, but will be considered for a Senior Maintenance Worker if the training and experience meet the requirements.
EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

• Uses a variety of hand tools and light equipment such as shovels, picks, hand and small riding mowers, light trucks.
• Performs the handling and/or application of hazardous materials in accordance with state regulations.
• Assists in maintaining roadways, including patching, filling potholes, paving, and sweeping; operates hand or tractor-mounted post-hole digger.
• Performs basic carpentry, cement work and painting as necessary to accomplish primary activities.
• Operates trucks in picking up and delivering materials and supplies and to collect and remove debris from different locations.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner, provides information within scope of knowledge, or refers to employee of higher classification.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of activities, including work orders, parts used, labor hours, and safety issues.
• Performs work in accordance with Departmental SOPs, OSHA/WSHA rules and guidelines, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary for citywide, department, and/or division specific events.
  • Examples: snow removal, flood response, wind, ice, and power outage events.

High School diploma, or G.E.D., and six months experience in road/water construction and maintenance or related work; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability, required performing the job.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION

• Valid Washington State Driver's License with driving record free of serious or frequent violations.

As desired by the City, the City will provide resources to obtain the following:

• CDL with a Class 'A' endorsement or the ability to obtain this certification within 12 months of hire.
• Water Distribution Specialist I (or OIT) certificate or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Flagger certificate or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• First aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

OTHER
Passing a background check and comprehensive physical exam are required prior to hire.

• Some knowledge of maintenance equipment, construction, and repair methods and procedures.
• Some knowledge of safety standards and precautions related to the work. Ability to use the mechanical tools of the trade.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions. Ability to work cooperatively in a work crew.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions, and in dirty, uncomfortable conditions.
• Ability to sustain continuous physical effort including frequent bending, walking, manipulation of, and heavy lifting of heavy departmental equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Skill in using the hand tools and equipment of the laboring trade.
• Ability and willingness to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and according to the City's Standby requirements when on call.

Employment Type: Full Time