Roads Maintenance Worker II

NOTE:

The application period has now closed. Only Priority Placement Program participant applications will be added to the candidate pool.

The Department of Local Services seeks dedicated, hardworking Road Maintenance Workers to perform skilled tasks related to roadway construction, repair, and maintenance. The role requires strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and adaptability to changing conditions.

• Ensure crew and public safety by providing appropriate traffic control measures, including flagging, signs, cones, and barricades.
• Safely operate a variety of vehicles, including pickup/trailer combinations below 26,000 lbs GVW.
• Provide guidance to Road Maintenance Worker I’s.
• Prepare surfaces for asphalt overlay and repairs, perform shoulder maintenance, and install guardrails.
• Complete repairs and minor construction of drainage structures (pipes, manholes, catch basins, etc.) and clean ditches, gutters, culverts, and drainage tiles.
• Plant vegetation, cut and remove brush to maintain clear and safe areas.
• Operate trimmer/weed‑eater, chainsaw, and other landscape equipment for long periods 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated experience in construction, road maintenance, or heavy manual labor; or completion of a recognized vocational trades program.
• Traffic control knowledge and familiarity with setting up traffic control measures on streets and highways.
• Skill in minor construction and repairs on drainage infrastructure (pipes, manholes, catch basins, culverts).
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with hand tools and equipment used in construction and road maintenance.
• Understanding of and adherence to safety protocols and regulations (fall protection, confined space entry, hazardous materials).
• Ability to read and interpret maps and perform basic geographic orientation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capacity to work outdoors in varying weather, including harsh conditions.
• Demonstrated fairness, respect, and inclusiveness; experience working with diverse populations and providing excellent customer service.
• Team player who values reliability and collaboration.

• Valid Washington State Driver's License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• Valid Washington State Flagging Certificate, CPR and First Aid certifications, or ability to obtain them within two months of hire.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical examination.

• Must be able to lift, carry, move, or handle up to 50 pounds.
• Must perform duties involving physical labor, including bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Four ten‑hour days in the spring/summer (Mon–Thu, 6:00 am–4:30 pm) and five eight‑hour days in the fall/winter (Mon–Fri, 7:00 am–3:30 pm). Non‑exempt; eligible for overtime pay with supervisor approval.

Primary base in Renton, WA, with outlying facilities in Black Diamond, Skykomish, Fall City, and Redmond.

First Responder: responsible for protecting and preserving life, property, evidence, environment, and restoring order during early incident stages.

Local 117 Teamsters.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance (basic coverage with optional additional insurance).
• Retirement through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred‑compensation plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
• 12 paid holidays per year plus two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental, family, medical, and volunteer leaves.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness programs.
• On‑site activity centers.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options (where applicable).
• Training and career development programs.