Street Maintenance Worker

Job Description:

Street Maintenance Worker

Description

Position Description

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for the position of Street Maintenance Worker. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, a Street Maintenance Workeris responsible to perform a variety of semi-skilled duties in the maintenance of City streets and rights-of-way as a member of a crew, or independently as assigned. They may also train and provide work direction to summer and temporary employees.
The ideal candidate will:

• Be a team player
• Work well in a team environment
• Be someone who takes initiative
• Possess a strong background in the field of asphalt work, including solid raking and rolling skills
• Possess experience with concrete work, including form setting, finishing sidewalks, curbs, and gutters

Street Maintenance Workers perform a variety of duties in street maintenance assigned to a particular job such as:

• Pothole patching
• Crack pouring
• Asphalt breakout
• Asphalt paving
• Concrete operations
• Flagging traffic
• Right-of-way cleaning
• Traffic sign installation

Other job duties may include:

• Back filing behind curbs and ADA ramps.
• Cleaning, maintaining, repairing and resurfacing streets as assigned.
• Performing asphalt patching and finishing duties as assigned; preparing cuts and holes and placement of asphalt; rolling in asphalt gutters with hand-roller; putting in skin patches.
• Assisting with concrete removal and repair; operating a jackhammer; assisting in pouring and finishing concrete.
• Assuring safety of citizens in vehicles, pedestrians, City workers and equipment at job site; set-up of job sites, placement of warning signs, cones and barricades; replacement of manhole covers and catch-basin grates; flagging traffic.
• Responding to emergency calls as assigned; resetting or replacing traffic signs with portable signs, clearing obstructions such as fallen trees, rock or earth slides; containing and cleaning non-hazardous spills and clearing a variety of debris; patching sinkholes and setting detours.
• Spreading sand and salt during ice and snow conditions; removing ice from stairs and sidewalks.
• Performing a variety of incidental janitorial duties.
• Receiving and transmitting radio and telephone communications from police department, other public works departments and the public concerning a wide variety of emergencies; relaying messages to appropriate field truck.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment including but not limited to dump-trucks, pick-up trucks, jackhammers, compressors, picks and shovels, chain saws and hand saws, brooms, hoists, pitchforks, concrete saw and backpack blower.
• When directed, may perform a variety of grounds maintenance functions including, but not limited to mowing, edging, weeding, brush cutting, seeding, sod laying, tree planting and spreading mulch, topsoil and gravel in landscape areas as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Outdoor environment; subject to adverse weather conditions and noise; subject to responding to emergency calls after regular duty hours including graveyard, swing shift, weekends and holidays.
• This position requires performing heavy manual labor.
• Employees in this class are exposed to the dangers of traffic and potentially hazardous materials and equipment.
• May work a variety of shifts including graveyard, swing, weekends and holidays.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education, training or experience, which provides the background required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties of the classification.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State driver's license with maintenance thereafter.

Valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License, Class A with Tanker endorsement and air brake restrictions removed, must be obtained prior to completion of probation with maintenance thereafter.

Employees in this classification must receive a Traffic Control Card and a First Aid Card prior to completion of probation.

The City will provide the necessary classroom and drive time experience.

Please follow the link to view the requirements to obtain a Commercial Driver's License as listed in RCW 46.25.090 .

Knowledge & Skills

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods, terminology and techniques used in street maintenance.
• A wide variety of tools and equipment used in street maintenance activities.
• Applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Requirements of maintaining City streets in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

SKILLS:

• Perform semi-skilled street maintenance duties.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment including dump-trucks, pick-up trucks, jackhammers, compressors, picks and shovels, chain saws and hand saws, brooms, hoists, pitchforks, concrete saw and backpack blowers.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Learn and apply safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls after regular duty hours, including graveyard, swing shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Below are brief videos of certain responsibilities:
Chip Sealing

Crack Sealing

Residential Overlay

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity:
Interested individuals must apply onlineand meet the minimum qualifications to progress in the examination process.

Candidates who are eligible for Veteran's Preference scoring criteria must attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4, (proof of military discharge form) at time of application , to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points, with redacted birth date and social security numbers.

Examination Process:
This is a competitive selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their job application and responses to Supplemental Question #9 reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the Experience and Training Test. It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers. DO NOT respond with see resume in lieu of answering these questions; this will result in a failing score.

Applicants who pass the test will be placed on an Eligible List for potential interview and hiring consideration. The Eligible List established for this position will be used to fill vacancies and provide set-ups for one year.

Per City of Tacoma Personnel Management Policy #170, the City of Tacoma is a drug-free work environment. Appointment is subject to passing a background check and will include a pre-employment medical exam, physical ability test and drug and alcohol screen.

This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Local 117. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

WHY WORK FOR THE CITY?
The City of Tacoma offers a generous program of employee benefits:

• Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment.
• Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses and dependents, including children up to age 26.
• Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits.
• Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26.
• Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code.
• Personal time off.
• Paid holidays.
• A great pension plan.

The City of Tacoma:
With a population of over 220,000, Tacoma is the third largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. Named one of the most livable areas in the country by Livability.com, Tacoma and the surrounding area is a playground for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts. Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, our schools are exceptional.

When you work for the City of Tacoma, you'll have an opportunity to enjoy a healthy work/life balance, the potential for flexible schedules (with some job classifications), continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny:

http://www.cityoftacoma.org/newhires
http://www.cityoftacoma.org/
http://www.traveltacoma.com/

The City of Tacoma believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, call the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 before 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 2/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$31.68 - $36.68 Hourly