Extra Help - Wastewater Maintenance Seasonal Laborer

Salary: $31.17 - $37.94 Hourly
Location : Linden Maintenance Facility, 17505 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA
Job Type: Extra Help Seasonal
Job Number: 2026 -00024
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A


GENERAL SUMMARY
Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

DEFINITION
This is a seasonal 40-hour per week position. The work schedule is typically Monday through Friday with an occasional evening or weekend assignment. Schedule details will be worked out with the successful candidate. Seasonal Laborers may work up to six months (1040 hours) during the wastewater grounds and high frequency maintenance periods between April and September.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Works Maintenance Wastewater Extra Help is a stand-alone position. Positions in this class are temporary and perform a variety of semi-skilled infrastructure maintenance and repair tasks.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct supervision from the Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent, Senior Wastewater Utility Maintenance Worker, or other full time maintenance staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Use light and heavy equipment, hand and power tools, and light and heavy vehicles to perform landscape maintenance, pump maintenance, manhole rehabilitation and various other wastewater tasks/repairs.
2. Perform maintenance tasks associated with lift station maintenance, and vegetation control including line trimming, mowing, edging, pruning, hedge trimming, leaf blowing, litter control, and debris removal at wastewater lift stations, Linden maintenance facility and various other wastewater facilities.
3. Assist with manhole repair, and masonry maintenance work including raising of iron, patching, and sealing manhole structures.
4. Assist with inspection activities, maintenance and repair activities on various wastewater infrastructure including grinder pumps, lift station and vehicle preventative maintenance.
5. Perform traffic control activities (flagging, work zone set up and tear down) under direction and in support of wastewater activities
6. Operate City vehicles in a proper and safe manner to transport personnel, materials, and miscellaneous equipment.

Marginal Function Statement:
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• General principles of facility and infrastructure maintenance including asphalt, concrete, wastewater repairs and vegetation control.
• Safe and proper usage of hand tools and light power tools
• Laws pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles and safe driving practices
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions

Ability to:

• Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism.
• Operate light duty vehicles and battery, electric, or fuel powered equipment.
• Utilize hand and power tools used in performance of duties.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks without close supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
• Follow safe work practices and observe safety rules and precautions
• Perform physical labor in all weather conditions.
• Observe defensive driving practices.
• Positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: One year of public works maintenance or equivalent outdoor construction work experience.
Education/Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.


License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid state-issued Driver's License.

Valid Washington State flagger/traffic control certification desired or ability to obtain.


Employment is contingent upon successfully passing State/Federal pre-employment background checks.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The City's mission is to fulfill the community's vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City's values. City Mission, Values, and Goals .

Application Process:

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and provide answers to the Supplemental Questions which will help us determine your qualifications for the job. (This application does NOT allow for attachments.)

C onditions Of Employment:

• Establishment of employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• A successful completion of reference checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Possession of valid state-issued driver's license with successful results of pre-employment check of driving record with an "acceptable" rating or better according to the City' s administrative policy.
• A successful completion of a criminal background check.

Environmental Conditions :
Field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease; potentially hazardous chemicals; inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application or interview process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. To request an accommodation, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.
This position is covered by Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
Participation in a 401(a) Social Security Replacement Program is mandatory.
Employees in these positions will accrue one hour of sick leave for every forty hours worked.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. This includes failing to provide detailed work history and responses of "see application". Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and understand that your responses will be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a valid state-issued driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04


A successful candidate will be required to provide a driving abstract with an insurable record. The City will perform a review of applicants' driving records as part of the recruitment process. Applicants may be determined ineligible based on their driving record. Failure to provide a requested record is an automatic disqualifier from the hiring process. Will you be able to provide a copy of your driving record?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have a valid state-issued flagger/traffic control certification?

• Yes
• No

06


Check all applicable common hand tools you have experience using.

• Drill
• Hammer
• Hand saws
• Hand wrenches
• Post hole digger
• Laser level
• Rake - asphalt
• Rake - garden
• Rake - lawn
• Screw drivers
• Shovel - round point
• Shovel - square point
• Tape measure
• Wheelbarrow
• None of the above

07


Check all applicable light duty vehicles and construction equipment you have experience using.

• Dump Truck
• Pickup truck lower than 1-ton
• Pickup truck greater than 1-ton
• Box Van
• Towing equipment trailers
• Emergency backup generators
• None of the above

08


Check all applicable small gas or pneumatic powered equipment you have experience using.

• Chain saw
• Cut-off saw
• Generator
• Jackhammer
• Jumping jack compactor
• Leaf blower
• Line trimmer
• Plate compactor
• Post hole auger
• Pressure washer
• Pruning saws
• Trash pumps
• None of the above

09


Check all applicable past experience with the following street, surface water, wastewater and vegetation installation, maintenance and repair activities.

• Asphalt grinding
• Manholes
• Concrete grinding
• Drainage piping
• Flagging
• Graffiti removal
• Line trimming
• Litter removal
• Leaf blowing
• Joint Sealing
• Pavement markings
• Painting
• Pothole patching
• Regulatory signs
• Hand grouting
• Sign post setting
• Traffic control set up
• Vegetation trimming
• None of the above

10


Are you aware that the employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of State and Federal background checks?

• Yes
• No

11


Acknowledgement of requirements:The City of Shoreline application must be completed (including education & employment history). I acknowledge that if my application is incomplete, the City of Shoreline may not consider me for this position.

• Yes

Required Question