Temp Seasonal - Streets Laborer

Join The Spokane City Street Department

The City of Spokane Street Department is looking for temp-seasonal workers to be a part of our winning team, contributing to the success of our city. (Season is typically April through October) The employee in this position will be responsible for performing semi-skilled manual work. Seasonal workers are utilized in the Street department for various duties. Duties are routine, requiring some independent judgment in making minor decisions. Duties are physical in nature with some heavy lifting and may be performed under hazardous or adverse weather conditions. Employees will be doing street maintenance work which could include crack sealing, weed cutting, shoveling asphalt, flagging, putting out traffic control, striping, putting up signs, driving trucks or other tasks assigned.

Job Requirements

The following responsibilities and requirements are functions the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to see, with or without corrective lenses, well enough to read standard print.
• Ability to speak with sufficient volume to be heard and understood over loud noise.
• Ability to hear, with or without a hearing aid, well enough to converse in person or on the telephone, and to hear a two-way radio conversation.
• Enough manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment.
• Enough body mobility to climb, crawl, walk and kneel.
• Enough stamina for heavy and awkward lifting, sustained walking and standing for up to four (4) hours at a time with only one fifteen (15) minute break.
• Enough strength to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent. Possession of a valid driver's license. Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

This role is considered a safety-sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death. You must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, a criminal background check, a pre­employment drug screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions) and a physical and lift test (for some positions). We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.