Streets Specialist I or II

Salary: $27.92 - $41.38 Hourly
Location : Public Works, 1400 NE 16th Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Onsite
Job Number: 2600026
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UNION


Join our City of Oak Harbor team to help build a legacy of commitment to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion in our vibrant waterfront community.

Description

Streets Specialist I
Perform street maintenance, customer service, installation and/or repair work of the Street Division with responsibility for matters such as street signs, sweeping, snow and ice removal, assist with pavement rating and street inspections, emergency services, traffic controls, and street lighting. Utilize tools and, as authorized, equipment available to perform the work. Duties include customer service and training as well as special projects and other tasks that are associated with the street services. The Street Specialist I classification recognizes training and skill development needed in specialized streets and traffic functions as well as other public works divisions. Duties are performed with close direction until proficiency is demonstrated.

Streets Specialist II
Perform specialized and advanced, as well as day to day, customer service, troubleshooting, maintenance, installation and/or repair work in the Street Division requiring the application of knowledge of the City's street system, traffic control, signing, street inspections, pavement rating, ice and snow removal, equipment, facilities, public works systems, as well as training skills, special projects and advanced skills such as welding, masonry, equipment design and fabrication, and customer-focused service functions. May direct the work activities of assigned employees, special project teams, and work crews in the absence of the Lead Street Specialist.

Essential Job Functions
Streets Specialist I
Work activities involve multiple skills and may include any or all of the following depending on area of assignment, crew needs, emergency services, special projects, and seasonal factors:

1. Operate power equipment units such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, asphalt distributor and backhoe.
2. Perform activities in the repair of asphalt streets, traffic controls, road edges and alleys. Prepare areas to be crack sealed, repaired or overlayed by loosening and removing debris, fill in potholes with dirt or asphalt patching material and rake to grade. May operate compactor as assigned to complete surface restoration.
3. Perform assigned activities in the construction or repair of curbs, sidewalks, driveway transitions, catch basins and related facilities. Assist in running lines and grades.
4. Under direction, install forms, pour concrete, and hand trowel finish concrete as appropriate. Disassemble forms and transport to storage.
5. Inspect traffic signal lights for proper operation. In accordance with established procedures, use boom truck to remove and replace signal light bulbs.
6. Assist in the inspection and maintenance of street illumination and signal lights. As assigned, use bucket truck to troubleshoot, remove and replace signal light bulbs and fixtures.
7. Perform assigned activities in the inspection and inventory of traffic and street signs.
8. Perform vegetation control using boom mower, boom truck, flail mower and chain saws, or by using herbicides. Use spray equipment in accordance with state regulations.
9. As assigned, install and maintain traffic counters in right of way. Log readings and complete reports.
10. May operate spray painting equipment or hand brush and/or apply thermo-plastic material to paint/install street stripes and fog lines, crosswalks, dividing lines, curbing parking lines and other areas or objects. Install plastic street reflectors using epoxy glue.
11. Inspect traffic and street signs; remove and replace damaged signs and metal or wood mounting posts.
12. Perform on-the-job, work study, and other streets specialist and public works training duties including cross training and special project assignments.
13. Maintain daily log and write reports.
14. Perform work in accordance with sound safety practices and assist in training other employees.
15. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with City officials, supervisors, co-workers, other City departments and the general public using good judgment, tact and courtesy.
16. Respond to customer and public inquiries in a courteous manner and perform duties such as assessing concerns or complaints, problem solving and leading response efforts, and follow-up with customers or the public, supervisory personnel, or other colleagues when appropriate.
17. Demonstrated knowledge in basic electrical functions.

Associated Job Functions:

1. Attend various job-related workshops, continuing education, seminars, or conferences.
2. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Performance Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Knowledge of streets and traffic control construction, maintenance and repair practices and techniques, and applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply skills to resolve unusual or irregular problems that may occur, and to contribute suggestions for improvements in operations, equipment, systems, and procedures.
• Knowledge and skills in basic electrical functions, including street light luminaire replacement and troubleshooting.
• Good customer service skills and ability to assess and respond to customer service problems in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Knowledge of English, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and mathematics.
• Ability to interpret and reason, especially in non-routine, new or particularly troublesome aspects.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, City ordinances, policies, regulations and standards.
• Ability to post and establish safe work zones in public places using proper signing and flagging requirements.
• Ability to perform data entry and retrieval functions using a personal computer and divisional software.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blue prints, specification and maps.
• Ability to conduct training for less experienced and seasonal workers.
• Ability to coordinate special project duties.
• Ability to utilize a variety of hand and power operated tools and equipment such as shovels, picks, rakes, crowbars, portable asphalt/concrete saws, asphalt distributor, gas powered compactor, radios, and mowers.
• Ability to proficiently operate specialized equipment such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, wheel tractors, front end loaders, backhoe, wheel tractors, boom trucks, patch truck, sweeper, crack sealer, paver, roller, chipper, sign machine, paint trailer, traffic counters, stripers, equipment trailers, and grinders.

Experience and Training Requirements:

Streets Specialist I

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of general experience in maintenance, construction, or building trades, including customer service duties, mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR and Industrial First Aid Certification within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must obtain and maintain Washington State Department of Transportation certification in flagging, traffic control and safety within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must be able to obtain other specialized certifications in specific areas of work.
• Valid Washington State Driver?s License and a good driving record.
• Valid Commercial Driver?s License (CDL) Class B, including Medical certification at time of hire preferred but not required.
• Must acquire Commercial Driver?s License (CDL) Class B, including Medical certification within one (1) year from the date of hire.
• Must pass a Criminal Background and Driving Abstract check prior to hire.
• Must pass drug screening at time of hire and periodically thereafter at the City?s discretion.

Streets Specialist II

• High school graduation or GED equivalent with continuing workshops and education.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in street-related functions with ongoing work planning and equipment operations, customer service, problem solving, and crew training.
• Must have and maintain CPR and Industrial First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have and maintain Washington State Department of Transportation certification in flagging, traffic control and safety within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have valid Signal Technician I certification, or be able to obtain and maintain certification within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must be able to obtain other specialized certifications in specific areas of work.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Must have valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with a tanker endorsement, including Medical Certification, at time of hire.
• Must pass Criminal Background and Driving Abstract check prior to hire.
• Must pass drug screening at time of hire and periodically thereafter at the City's discretion.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions may be considered.

Working Environment & Physical Demands

Streets Specialist I or II
Work is typically performed out-of-doors under dirty, uncomfortable, noisy and hazardous conditions and in all types of weather conditions. Work requires normal visual and hearing acuity, substantial manual dexterity, and the ability and stamina to perform heavy manual physical labor, and the ability to crawl, climb, bend, twist, stoop, kneel and perform repetitive lifting and shoveling, and to maintain such activities throughout a work shift, as well as the ability to move items in excess of 50 pounds. Work may be performed in confined spaces, elevated areas (in excess of 40 feet) using fall restraints, and requires ability to wear and work with respirators and other safety equipment, and may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals or bloodborne pathogens. Work also involves equipment operation in heavy traffic and excavating in proximity to overhead and underground utilities. Weekend and after-hours work is sometimes required as well as after-hours response to emergencies.
The City of Oak Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or any other status protected by law.
The City of Oak Harbor offers a generous benefit package to our employees that include:


Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual

Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month.


Full-time employees receive vacation accrual on the following schedule.
Years of Service Vacation Accrual Rate

• 0 to 5 years - 8 hours/month
• 6 to 10 years - 10 hours/month
• 11 to 15 years - 13.33 hours/month
• 16 to 20 years - 15 hours/month
• 21 plus years - 16.66 hours/ month

The vacation accrual rate for a part-time employee shall be pro-rated as a percentage of the full-time rate.


Holiday Pay
The City provides eleven (11) paid holidays per year plus two (2) floating holiday of your choice (total of thirteen (13) days).


Medical Insurance
A choice from three options is provided through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

• Kaiser $200 Deductible Health Plan,
• Regence High Deductible Health Plan (with a City funded HSA)
• Regence HealthFirst 250 Health Plan.

The City pays 100% of the premium for a full time, regular employee (32 hours or more) and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependent children.
Part time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for full benefits but must pay for spouse and dependents coverage.


Vision Insurance
Vision Service Plan -The City provides a paid family vision plan which covers a yearly exam per person and a portion of vision hardware (frames, lenses and contacts) depending upon the use of accepted network providers.


Dental Insurance
Washington Dental Service/DELTA is preventive, incentive-based dental coverage provided through Association of Washington Cities, and pays as follows: 70-100% preventive, 70-100% basic, and 50% major dental to a maximum of $2000/person/year. Included is an orthodontic rider for children of 50% orthodontic expenses to a maximum of $1000 per child/lifetime. The City pays 100% of the premium for a fulltime, regular employee and 90% of the premium for spouse and dependent children.
Part time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for full benefits but must pay for spouse and dependents coverage.


Washington State Retirement Programs
Required pension plan for all City employees. (Public Employee Retirement System) plans 2 or 3 is for all general City employees.
LEOFF (Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters) plan 2 is for safety service employees.
PSERS plan 2 is for Public Safety Service Officers (Corrections Officers).
(% of gross income) vary for the plans. The City makes a contribution as well.


Basic Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
The City pays for a $50,000 basic group life insurance policy as well as a long term disability policy for employee only through Standard Insurance Company.

Wellness Program
The City of Oak Harbor is committed to promoting employee health and wellness, and offers a Wellness Program with fun and varied activities where regular employees can earn points to qualify for a wellness day off.

Employee Assistance Program
Free, professional and confidential counseling is available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) via ComPsych. EAP is available to the employee and their immediate family, including their dependent children and anyone living in their household. Guidance counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to arrange an appointment with a qualified counselor in your area. Visit the for more information.

Other benefit options include the following :

• Voluntary Group Life Insurance - in addition to our life insurance policy this is a self-paid option.
• Deferred Compensation Plan - Mass Mutual or Wash State DCP- in addition to our city offered pension plan, this is a self-paid option.
• Colonial Life & Disability - This is a self-paid individual and/or family coverage for Cancer Care, Short Term Disability, Life, Accident, Critical Illness and more
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)- Pre-Tax deductions (IRS 125 Flexible Spending Account) for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent day care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)- Funded by the City, $3,500 individual, $7,000 family per year. Must be on the Regence High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

01


Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


How many years of general labor experience in maintenance, construction, or building trades do you have?

• Less than 1
• 1-3
• More than 3

03


Do you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• No, I don't have a CDL.
• No, I don't have a CDL but I'm interested in obtaining one.
• Yes, I have a CDL Class B.
• Yes, I have a CDL Class A
• Yes, I have a CDL and I have a tanker endorsement.
• Yes, I have a CDL and a current medical certification.

04


Do you currently hold a certification in flagging, traffic control and safety?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I am willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.

05


Do you have a valid Signal Technician I certification?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have experience providing customer service? Please briefly describe in a few sentences.
Required Question