Transportation Laborer

The City of Renton has an exciting seasonal Transportation Laborer opportunity in our Transportation Operations division performing a variety of maintenance duties. This position is anticipated to last for approximately three months and is 40 hours per week. Applicants should be flexible with scheduling as the position can include evenings and weekends.

SUPERVISION:

Reports To: Intelligent Transportation Systems and Maintenance Manager
Supervises: None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Install traffic control devices, such as signs, buttons, and delineator posts.
• Paint or install pavement markings.
• Perform traffic flagging duties on job sites.
• Operate pick-up trucks, bucket trucks, and one-ton trucks; use approved equipment; perform minor equipment maintenance.
• Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance equipment and tools; clean and perform routine maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair of the street lighting systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair to street lighting and traffic signal systems.
• Install, re-lamp and clean traffic signal heads and signs; change bulbs and clean lenses.
• Stray voltage checks.
• Inventory of City assets.
• Clean c-curbing and plastic curbing in city right away.
• May assist technicians in more complex work as needed.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance; work flexible evening and/or weekend hours as required; ability to travel as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• If under 18 years old an intermediate driver's license and driving for six months is required.
• Successfully pass a background check.
• Successfully pass a driving record check

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and practices.
• Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to navigate emergency situations.
• Work with diverse groups of people in a tactful, effective, and respectful manner.
• Follow instructions, both written and verbal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 80 pounds on occasion.
• Perform work from ladders and bucket trucks at considerable heights.
• Bending, climbing, stretching, walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed within the right of way, and in high traffic conditions.
• Driving a City vehicle is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderately loud.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton?

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager via email and/or phone. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.

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