Seasonal Laborer - Public Works Road Operations

Seasonal Road Maintenance Worker

Under close supervision of County Maintenance Technicians, assists with day-to-day general duties of the Road Operations Division of Skagit County Public Works. Salary upon hire is $21.62/hr. If on hire in possession of a valid Flagger Card, salary upon hire is $22.36/hr.

Essential Functions

Assists County Road Operations crew with duties such as flagging, mowing, weeding, vegetation control, and a varied range of maintenance functions to repair and maintain County roadways.

Supervisory: None.

Other Job Functions: May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description, but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• No professional experience required.

Requires knowledge of:

• Work hazards and safety procedures.
• Basic principles of road maintenance

Requires the ability to:

• Work with people in a courteous manner
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Remain constantly alert, both mentally and physically, and remain calm in road emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively with other employees and the public
• Work safely under potentially hazardous road or weather conditions
• Pass a drug screening test

Licenses and/or Certifications: Valid Washington State driver's license. Washington State flagger certification desirable.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Must have hand-eye coordination to operate equipment, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, climb, and perform extended periods of physical labor.

Hazards: Most work is in the field, with exposure to extreme weather conditions, rough terrain, potential hazards from road conditions, or road machinery and equipment.

Supplemental Information

Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position.

Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination with regard to race, color religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status and/or physical or mental disability in its employment practices.

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