Seas RMW-Returning



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Seas RMW-Returning
Employer

Snohomish County

Salary

$35,401.60 - $46,300.80 Annually

Location

Snohomish, WA

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

0025

Department

Public Works

Division

Road Maintenance

Opening Date

02/14/2012

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

To perform a variety of unskilled manual labor tasks in support of road maintenance and repair operations.

Job Duties

1. Perform all work zone traffic control duties including, but not limited to; setting up barricades, traffic cones, and signs; and flagging traffic for work zone safety.

2. Loads and unloads small items of equipment, materials and supplies.

3. Cleans and clears culverts, drainage ditches and other drainage structures and maintains vegetation using hand and power tools as necessary.

4. Cuts, rakes and disposes of brush and debris; may pick up refuse and clean up work sites.

5. Installs raised pavement markers, thermoplastic markings, and other types of traffic channelization devices.

6. Breaks out and removes old concrete and asphalt using a jackhammer and other hand and power tools as necessary; may manually prepare subgrade for paving; may assist in installing concrete drain tile and culvert pipe.

7. Performs manual labor tasks on projects including installation of concrete catch basins, retaining walls, walkways and other structures as directed; builds concrete forms and places reinforcing steel as required; mixes and pours concrete as necessary; trowels, sweeps and edges new concrete as necessary; may act as a carpenter’s helper.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

8. Participates in flood and snow emergency response as needed, performing manual labor tasks.

9. May drive a light duty diesel truck, less than 26,000 GVW.

10. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  Must pass job related tests. 
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid State of Washington Driver’s License is required for employment. Applicants will be required to submit a three (3) year abstract of driving record. A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a driver’s abstract.
A combination endorsement of a Commercial Driver’s License and successful completion of the Snohomish County Commercial Drivers License testing programs within twelve (12) months of employment are required.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid State of Washington Traffic Flagging card within three weeks of being hired.
A valid First Aid card within ninety (90) days of employment is required.
All Road Maintenance Workers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post-offer drug screen test, a medical examination, and a Physical Capacities Evaluation performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County.
 

Additional Information

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Equipment, materials and tools used in routine road construction, maintenance and repair work;
• Potential hazards associated with the work;
• General safety rules and regulation, and safe working procedures.

Ability to:

• perform the physical duties of the work in all types of weather conditions;
• perform routine manual labor tasks including heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling;
• understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• learn a variety of work skills associated with road maintenance and repair operations;
• use a variety of hand and power tools;
• drive a pickup truck or other light vehicle in a safe and courteous manner;
• read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations and county policies and procedures;
• learn basic first aid methods (CPR) and procedures;
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with co workers and superiors;
• deal courteously and tactfully with the general public, superiors, and co-workers;
• read and understand grade stakes;
• ability to possess or obtain a flagger card.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work involves a variety of routine manual labor tasks.  This includes frequent bending, twisting and stooping, frequent lifting and 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.

SUPERVISION

Employee reports to a lead worker, crew chief and/or supervisor as assigned.  The work is routine and recurring in nature, and is performed under general supervision. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non-routine tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed outdoors in all types of weather.  The employee is also exposed to a variety of conditions such as:  working in ditches, slopes, trenches, excavations, and on uneven terrain and slippery surfaces.  Employees are exposed to a variety of potential hazards associated with working near traffic and around heavy construction and maintenance equipment. Employees may be required to work occasional evenings, nights, weekends or holidays and employees are subject to call out at any time for emergency conditions (i.e. windstorms, snow & ice, floods, earthquakes, etc.).
 

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and their dependents.

Learn more about the benefit options available to you as an employee of Snohomish County by reviewing the information on the link below.

http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/Human_Resources/New_Employees/benefits.htm

01
Our seasonal hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, four days a week, Monday through Thursday. Do you have any conflicts with this schedule?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Indicate the earliest date you are available to start work:
  • April 9, 2012
  • May 7, 2012
  • June 4, 2012
03
You may be asked to work daily unscheduled overtime. Is that a problem?
  • Yes
  • No
04
You may have the opportunity to work a Friday of scheduled overtime. Is that a problem?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Can you safely lift weight up to and including 50 pounds?
  • Yes
  • No
06
This position could be doing any type of manual labor jobs, including but not limited to: flagging traffic, driving a pilot vehicle, picking up dead animals off the roadway, picking up litter from the roadside, using a pick and shovel, chainsaw, raking, hand cutting brush or grass, cleaning vehicles, and any labor related work as needed. Can you perform this work with or without an accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
07
There is NO GUARANTEE that you will be assigned to the same shop all season, or that you will be assigned to the shop located closest to your home. Depending on the workload you could be assigned to a work/shop location either in the City of Arlington or near the City of Snohomish, and you may be transferred several times from shop to shop during the work season. Is any of this a problem for you?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Have you ever possessed a "flagger certification card" and worked as "Flagger" for Snohomish County Road Maintenance Division?
  • Yes
  • No
09
If you answered the last question, "Yes", list the following information in the box below: name of your Supervisor, which shop(s) you worked at, what jobs you performed, what years/seasons you worked and when your flagger certification card expires/expired.
10
How many work seasons/years of "flagging" experience do you have with Snohomish County?
  • No experience
  • One season/year
  • Two seasons/years
  • Three or more seasons/years
11
Do you have a current and valid 1st Aid and CPR card? (If yes, it is important that you bring your card to the job interview IF and when you are scheduled for an interview.)
  • Yes
  • No
12
Have you had prior experience operating a lap-top computer and using data-base software for Snohomish County?
  • Yes
  • No
13
If you answered the last question, "Yes", please include the following information in the box below: the name of your Supervisor, which shop(s) you worked at, what jobs you performed, and what years/seasons you worked.

* Required Question

Employer
Snohomish County
Address
3000 Rockefeller Ave

Everett, Washington, 98201
Phone
(425) 388-3411

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