Traffic Engineering Seasonal Day Laborer

Traffic Engineering Seasonal Day LaborerThe City of Everett Public Works Department is currently accepting applications for a Traffic Engineering Seasonal Day Laborer. This employment is temporary (up to six months in duration). It is mandatory that the employee in this position contribute to the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System. This contribution is refundable upon the employee's request at the completion of employment. These positions are not provided with City of Everett benefits.SCHEDULE: This position will work up to 40 hours per week.Nature of WorkThe work includes performing a variety of physical tasks relating to the maintenance and repair of traffic control devices on city streets, including signs and markings. Duties may include, but are not limited to graffiti abatement, curb painting, new installations and maintenance work on traffic signs, markings, traffic signals, and other traffic control devices. The work includes the use of hand tools and light automotive equipment, such as a post hole digger and other tools to place signs in proper location or repair broken and damaged signs. Also includes operating striping machines, pavement marking removal machines, brushes, and other tools for the installation and maintenance of pavement markings such as traffic lines, raised pavement markers, crosswalks, curbs, turn arrows and letters, and no-parking zones. The work may include assisting traffic signal technicians in the regular maintenance of traffic signals and lighting systems. The work may also include driving a buffer vehicle or cone setting for a mobile long line striping operation.Desirable QualificationsKnowledge of safety precautions and the ability to identify hazards including electrical hazards.Ability to operate small hand and power tools and light equipment, autos and pickup trucks.Ability and willingness to follow verbal and written instructions and to keep accurate work records.Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relations with supervisors, coworkers and the public.Ability and willingness to support diversity and multi-cultural understanding in the workplace.Ability and willingness to maintain a work environment free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.Ability and willingness to be punctual and dependable.Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including, but not limited to, weekends and holidays.Ability and willingness to work safely and in compliance with city policies and standards.RequirementsMust be at least 18 years of agePossession of a valid Washington State driver's licenseApplication materials may be accessed via www.everettwa.gov/careers. Completed applications must be submitted through the City's online application system to be considered. INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDPosition Opens: April 6, 2026Open Until Filled