Street Maintenance Worker
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Street Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled construction, maintenance, and repair duties for City streets, alleys, rights-of-way, and sidewalks. The position helps maintain traffic control devices, signs and markings, and storm infrastructure and systems. The worker operates vehicles, specialized equipment, and hand and power tools to keep public rights-of-way safe and operational, and responds to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis. The Street Department maintains streets, sidewalks, alleys, traffic markings, signals and signage, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, roadside vegetation, snow and ice control, and public street and pedestrian lighting. The department works with the storm department, often sharing staff and equipment. New hires generally start between $6,565.50 and $7,239.00 per month. Placement within the full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale is $6,565.50 to $7,981.50 per month. This position is open until filled. Priority consideration is provided to qualified current City of Edmonds bargaining unit employees who apply by October 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM; the first review date for other applications is November 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- At least six months of experience in construction or a related field that includes operating associated equipment and tools; municipal or public-sector experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Valid driver's license at time of hire and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance requirements.
- Out-of-state candidates must obtain a Washington State driver's license within 30 days after moving to Washington.
- Obtain a Class A CDL with air-brake and tanker endorsements within one year of hire.
- Obtain flagging certification within three years of hire.
- Obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen cards within two years of hire.
- Other specialty certifications or licenses may be required within a specified period after hire under state and federal law and OSHA and WAC regulations, including IMSA Signs and Markings Level I or II Certification.
- Pass a criminal background check following a verbal employment offer; criminal history is reviewed case by case and is not an automatic disqualifier.
- Submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with USDOT requirements.
- Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving 50–100 pounds.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, around moving traffic and machinery, in adverse weather, and in noisy areas; work may involve heights, ladders, and confined spaces.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment required by City policy.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with concrete, asphalt, and operation of storm systems.
- Experience in a municipal or public-sector environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair of City streets, alleys, rights-of-way, and sidewalks.
- Prepare and use materials to repair streets, including repairing utility pavement cuts, patching potholes, and sealing cracks.
- Manually dig holes and trenches for sign posts and piping; form, prepare, pour, and finish concrete sidewalks or walkways.
- Cut down and remove trees and vegetation around intersections and roadways, and remove debris during and after weather-related storms.
- Perform flagging duties and set up traffic control zones for work projects.
- Maintain traffic control markings, including roadway striping, crosswalks, directional arrows, and other markings; lay out new centerlines and crosswalks.
- Operate street sweepers, loaders, backhoes, spray equipment, paint stripers, dump trucks, jackhammers, and other specialized equipment and hand and power tools.
- Operate snow-plowing equipment and apply chemicals, salt, or sand to control ice.
- Provide barricades, cones, signs, and banners for community events.
- Install pipe to repair, restore, or increase capacity in the City stormwater system.
- Maintain routine records of work performed, equipment use, preventive maintenance, and needed repairs.
- Respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
