Laborer

Salary: $24.07 - $24.79 Hourly
Location : Camano Road Shop, WA
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-049
Department: Public Works Camano Road Shop
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/4/2026 4:30 PM Pacific


Summary


Employee in this position performs a varied range of repetitious labor maintenance functions during the annual maintenance cycle, to facilitate the repair, maintenance and construction of County roadways.

Job Duties

• Repetitive labor functions during annual maintenance cycle.
• Safe and efficient use of a variety of hand tools.
• Safe and efficient operation of light trucks, mowers and other equipment used on road projects.
• Work as flagger when necessary.
• Minor repair and servicing of assigned equipment.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently in the performance of regular duties of the position.
• Knowledge and skill in the minor repair, service and operation of assigned equipment.
• Ability to make decisions pertaining to safety.
• Ability to effectively communicate with fellow workers, supervision and the general public.
• Ability to remain constantly alert, both mentally and physically and remain calm in road emergency situations.
• Ability to obtain licenses and certificates as required.
• Ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Valid Washington State Drivers' License
• Flaggers Certificate, or ability to obtain.

Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Island County does not provide visa sponsorship. *
Island County offers a wide range of employee benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for most eligible employees and dependents. In addition, the County provides an annual Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (determined by Medical plan selected).
Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).
Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).
Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.
11 paid holidays each year
Generous paid time off and Washington-required sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid)
Additional benefits are available to be elected (employee-paid).
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This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible Island County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.