Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operator

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city. With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live. Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving. We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together! Are you an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator looking for a new opportunity! Then SDOT’s ROW Maintenance and Urban Forestry division is looking for you! We are hiring multiple Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operators to work on various shifts to support the SPU Sweeping Program, leaf removal, vegetation management, ally flushing, the Protected Bike Lane (PBL) Sweeping program, Downtown Activation Team and other services. Along with emergency response around the city, this position involves working across the entire organization, as well as collaborating with staff from other departments within the City and is critical to keep Seattle moving.

Requirements

One year experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance OR Completion of a recognized course in construction and maintenance equipment operation, including practical operating experience and instruction in mechanical principles and general construction and maintenance procedures (Combination of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).
Washington State Commercial Class A driver's license with the Air Brake restriction removed.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating air or mechanical sweepers
Experience driving a truck and trailer with equipment loaded
Strong working knowledge of Seattle streets
Experience working in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base

Responsibilities

Safe operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
Operate backhoes that are 80 hp or less (580, 680, 780 backhoes/loaders that are rubber tired or Ford 4500 - or their equivalent replacements), mobile sweepers, articulated loaders, mechanical mowers and rollers.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and clean equipment to include checking oil, water, and tire pressure, washing windows and washing off dirt and grease.
Inspect job site for underground utilities, overhead obstructions and hazardous conditions.
Dig holes, trenches and tunnels and stockpiles spoil or loads spoil in dump truck for hauling.
Drive truck and trailer to and from job sites.
Ensure that safety measures are observed when loading and unloading material.
May be required to act in a lead capacity at job sites where all other activities are secondary to equipment operation.
Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Promote SDOT's commitment to equity, safety, sustainability, and customer service