Maintenance Laborer

Join us in shaping Seattles streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we dont just move people, we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, were tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyoneno matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and were growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, were building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

Were a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Lets build a Seattle that works for everyone together!

Position Description
The work is performed according to specific supervisory instruction or established procedures, and the employees often perform tasks as a part of a crew. The employees will operate assigned vehicles and equipment.

This position will work with crews that do major paving projects, as well as small repairs such as utility cuts, potholes, berms. We also respond to emergency response to winter weather, windstorms, and civil unrest. This position will assist the skilled Sr. Raker on the paving crews.

Must have knowledge of and use hand and power tools, operate various types of machinery and equipment, and employ proper techniques. Personal contacts are intra-and inter-departmental, with the public and outside contractors to provide information and coordinate work activities.

Position Overview

SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Laborer on our Asphalt Paving team within the MOD Division. These experienced professionals will assist our Asphalt paving crews. You will also be part of a skilled snow and ice team helping keep the city of Seattle mobile. Come help keep Seattle moving! Able to rake, shovel rock and lift heavy objects.
Assist operators on breakouts and grading.
Respond to voids around the city.
Knowledgeable of setting up traffic control plans, emergency response, comfortable driving in snow and ice.
Backfills utility cuts in streets and sidewalks; prepares subgrade for concrete.
Establishes line and grade and does rough and final grading, sidewalks, driveways, and curbs, including measuring, lay out, saw cutting, assisting contracted saw cutters, cleaning tools and forms, joining, and constructing of wooden forms.
Calculates and procures materials needed to perform tasks.
Support department goals in promoting diversity and social justice.
Assists a variety of skilled trade personnel in coordinating and performing skilled work; will also assist in the maintenance, repair, and construction and in preparing walks and streets for asphalt and concrete paving operations.
Documents materials used, employee timesheets, and job square footage limits.
May plan, or assist in planning for materials, equipment, and staffing required for work assignments or areas.
Drives pickup trucks and other motorized vehicles or equipment in connection with work activities, drives snowplow and sander in winter conditions.
Maintains routine records and reports.
Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned and lower-level duties of Utility Laborer and Laborer.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience performing general laboring/manual work involving the construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of public facilities.
Or: Combinations of education, training, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.

Though there are no requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

One-year experience in concrete construction.
Experience working in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
Ability to obtain a flagger card within 6 months.
Knowledge of the Right of Way Restoration Rules (ROWRR)
Knowledge of the in-street manual
Knowledge of cross slopes for sidewalks and ADA Ramps
Understanding of SDOT Safety Policy

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
Frequently required to lift objects up to 50 pounds. May occasionally be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Occasionally requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
License, Certification, and Other Requirements
Current Washington State driver's license.
Flagger certified (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date).
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1.Completed NEOGOV online application.
2.Supplemental questionnaire responses.

Job offer is contingent upon verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process and may include a criminal history background check, a pre-placement medical examination, a review of driving history, and reference information.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $ 37.95 - $37.95 per hour.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:

Accommodations for people with disabilities is provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.