Road Maintenance Worker I + Eligibility Register

New RM Workers will enjoy the following benefits:

• Entry level job providing an opportunity to make a contribution to one of Washington's fastest growing counties
• Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
• On the job training including CDL certification
• Advancement opportunities for higher level positions
• Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
• Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension.
• Work toward promotional opportunities at our Arlington or Snohomish locations
• Security, stability, and a lifelong career!

The Road Maintenance division in the Snohomish County Public Works department will be filling current vacancies and creating an Eligibility Register to fill additional vacancies as needed. We offer training to invest in your success and growth along with competitive wages and benefits. All new hires start at $23.04 per hour.
If you are hardworking, team oriented, reliable, punctual, and enthusiastic, this is a great career opportunity! You will be assigned to work on a road crew performing a variety of duties.
In this role, you will be assigned to one of two of our Road Maintenance shops:
Please note that new Road Maintenance Worker I employees are generally assigned to the Cathcart Way Operations Center in Snohomish. Opportunities to change work locations are based on seniority and position openings.
Selection Process:
Application/Hiring Process Steps
All correspondence to the applicant will be sent by email. Check your email inbox for emails from Snohomish County. Please add info@governmentjobs.com and info@neogov.com to your "safe sender" list to ensure our emails do not go to your junk mail/SPAM box.
Online Application
Complete and submit the on-line application.
The minimum qualifications for this position are: A valid Washington State driver's license and High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Online Examination
Applicants who pass the minimum qualifications will be notified by email to self-schedule one of the examination dates conducted online through Survey Monkey. This will be scheduled Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 9:00am and 5:30pm. You will have 60 minutes to complete this online examination.
Interview
Applicants who pass the examination and qualify for an interview will be notified by email with instructions to self-schedule their interview. These will be scheduled sometime late in December to beginning of January 2024.

Reference Checking
Public Works will contact three (3) references on the top scoring applicants. On your application, please include at least three (3) current references (prior supervisors preferred) and verify you have provided their current contact information.
Conditional Offer
After reference checking, the most qualified applicants will be provided with a conditional offer notice. This offer is conditioned upon satisfactory results of a:
Washington State Department of Licensing Driver's Abstract:

• Applicants will be emailed instructions on how to acquire and submit a current driver's abstract.

Criminal Background Check:

• Applicants will be emailed a link to complete and consent to an online background check.

Medical Exam, Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and Drug/Alcohol Screening:

• Applicants will be emailed instructions on how to schedule a required Medical Examination, Physical Abilities Test (PAT), drug and alcohol screening.

The PAT will include a drug and alcohol screening, medical examination and Physical Evaluation Fitness Test performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County. This is a laborer position involving a variety of routine manual labor tasks. This includes frequent bending, twisting, and stooping, frequent lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, constant walking and standing. Physical exertion and vibration when operating tools such as: jackhammer, plate compactor, chainsaw, or exertion lifting objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Welcome Letter
Applicants who have met all the requirements of the Conditional Offer Notice will be emailed a Welcome Letter. This letter will include detailed information outlining the dates and requirements for your hire date, new employee orientation and summary of employment details.
Remaining applicants who pass the interview will be placed on the Eligibility Register and will be contacted as vacancies become available.

Flagger Certification Training
Flagger Certification training is offered at no cost to applicants who do not possess a current valid Flagger Certification card. This training is on unpaid time. You must be at least 18 years old in order to receive a Flagger Certification card.
Benefits
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:

• Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Career development training
• Sick leave: You will accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave each month in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
• Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two (2) floating holidays to be used annually.
• Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including, medical, and dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation and more.
• Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.

The County has put in place initiatives to protect the health of its employees. Safety guidelines in compliance with the state, CDC and Snohomish County Health District are required to be followed. You will be provided with the PPE required for your position and are expected to follow all PPE protocols. Your health and safety are important to Public Works.
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We are invested in your success and growth and offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career.

About Public Works
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for the planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining the transportation infrastructure system in unincorporated Snohomish County. In addition, department staff takes care of 200 bridges and 1,650 miles of roadway. Laid end-to-end, the roads would reach from Everett to Green Bay, Wisconsin!
Employment Summary for a Road Maintenance Worker I:

Work Schedule:This is a regular full-time position, scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Your schedule will be Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Beginning around mid-February 2024 through approximately mid-November your schedule will be Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You may be required to work occasional evening, nights, weekends or holidays and are subject to mandatory overtime and callouts at any time including working evening shifts for emergency conditions (i.e. windstorms, snow & ice, floods, earthquakes, etc.). You must be able to change work locations within the County with little to no prior notice.
Union Information: This position is represented by AFSCME local 109.
Probation Period: A 12-month probationary period shall be required for all initial appointments to County employment.
Position Equipment & Dress Code: Your position requires you to report to work with ANSI approved work steel toed boots. You will be reimbursed for your boots up to $300.00 with a legible original invoice. In addition, you will be required to wear other safety gear as appropriate for the work performed starting on your first day of employment. You will be provided with additional information at the time of a conditional offer.
Driver License Requirements: You must have and maintain a valid State of Washington Driver's License which is required for employment.
State of Washington Traffic Flagging Card: You must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid State of Washington Traffic Flagging card within three (3) weeks of being hired. Snohomish County will provide training to obtain the Traffic Flagging Card.
First Aid Card: You must possess or can obtain a valid First Aid card within ninety (90) days of employment. Snohomish County will provide training to obtain the First Aid Card.
Commercial Driver's License: You must obtain a valid Class A Washington State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement and no disqualifying restrictions and possess a valid medical card within (3) months of the conclusion of a CDL school or training program assigned by the employer and maintain both while employed in a Road Maintenance Worker job classification. Snohomish County will provide training to obtain the CDL.
Tardiness Policy: The Road Maintenance Division has firm attendance and tardiness policies.
Drug & Alcohol Testing: You will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.