Street Maintenance Worker

About the Position
Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets; assists in the maintenance and repair of traffic control devices and right-of-way signs and symbols; maintenance and repair of storm infrastructure and systems; operates a variety of vehicles, specialized equipment and hand and power tools in order to keep public right of ways safe and operational.


About the Department
Edmonds Street Department consists of one manager, one lead and 6 crew members that maintain right of way assets including, but not limited to: streets, sidewalks, alleys, traffic markings-signals-signage, sidewalks, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, roadside vegetation, snow and ice control, public street and pedestrian lighting, etc. The department works in cooperation with the storm department's seven member team often sharing manpower and equipment to achieve the department's goals.

About the City
The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,770 (MRSC_2026) and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and/or City Administrator and oversee approximately 264 full–time-equivalent employees.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) assigned to this position may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. 

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of City streets, alleys, right-of-ways and sidewalks. 
• Prepares and utilizes materials to repair streets; repairs utility pavement cuts; patches potholes and seals cracks. 
• Digs holes and trenches manually for proper installation of sign posts and piping; forms, prepares, pours and finishes concrete sidewalks or walkways. 
• Cuts down, removes trees and vegetation in and around intersections and roadways and removes debris during and after weather related storms. 
• Performs flagging duties, sets up traffic control zones for work projects 
• Maintains traffic control markings including: roadway striping, crosswalks, directional arrows and other markings according to state laws and City needs; lays out new centerlines and crosswalks 
• Operates a variety of equipment including: street sweepers, loaders, backhoe, spray equipment, paint striper, dump truck, jack hammer, specialized equipment and hand and power tools. 
• Operates snow plowing equipment to remove snow, apply chemicals, salt and/or sand to control ice. 
• Provides barricades, cones, signs and banners for community events. 
• Installs pipe to repair or restore/increase city storm water system; maintains routine records of work performed including: equipment usage, preventive maintenance and needed repairs; responds to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate required and 
• Six months of experience is required in construction or related field of work that includes operation of associated equipment and tools, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment. 
• Experience with concrete, asphalt, and the operation of storm systems is preferred. 
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid Driver's License at time of hire and a driving record that is acceptable to the City’s insurance requirements. Out of state candidates must obtain their WA State Driver's License within 30 days after moving to WA https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/moving.html   
• Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within one year of date of hire. 
• Flagging Certification within 3 years of date of hire. 
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Cards within 2 years of date of hire. • Other specialty certifications/licenses as required by state and federal law and/or OSHA and WAC regulations may be required within a specified period of time after hire (including IMSA Signs and Markings Level I or II Certification). 
• A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier. Results are reviewed on a case-by case basis.
• This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with USDOT requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor work environment. 
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work

Physical Abilities:

• Walking or otherwise moving over rough terrain. 
• Sitting, standing or otherwise remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time. 
• Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone. 
• Operating various equipment and tools. 
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, gripping, kneeling or crouching, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and twisting or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks. 
• Ascending/descending, ladders and inclines. 
• Working at heights, working on a high ladder and working in a confined space. 
• Working in a noisy work area, working in direct sunlight, working in outside temperature extremes and working in dampness. 
• Heavy physical labor, including lifting/carrying or otherwise moving or transporting 50-100 pounds. 
• Operating a passenger vehicle, heavy truck, heavy equipment and rotating machinery. 
• Reading and understanding printed and electronic messages and related materials. 
• Hearing voice conversation and hearing alarms. 
• Possessing close vision, far vision, side vision, depth perception, night vision and color vision. 
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on required City Policy.

Hazards:

• Working around and with machinery having moving parts. 
• Working in and around moving traffic. 
• Adverse weather conditions. 
• Exposure to smoke, noxious odors, toxic fumes and chemicals, epoxy chemicals, poison oak or ivy, dust or pollen, insect stings solvents, oil and ink.