Roads Maintenance Worker II (Vashon Island)

Full Job Description

The Department of Local Services is looking for a dedicated hardworking Road Maintenance Worker to become part of our team.

In this role, you will perform a wide variety of skilled tasks related to roadway construction, repair and maintenance.

This work involves ensuring the safety of crews and the traveling public by providing proper traffic control measures, operating vehicles and equipment, performing roadway repairs, and seasonal tasks such as snow and ice removal.

Our Ideal candidate will bring hands on experience in road maintenance and construction, demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, value of teamwork, and are adaptable to changing conditions.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects and make a difference in your community.

The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work.

Our commitment to “True North” values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose.

Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve.

Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases.

We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County.

The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. To learn more about the Road Services Division, visit us at:

About the Road Services Division - King County, Washington

Requirements

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

• Ensure the safety of crews and the public by providing appropriate traffic control measures on streets and highways, including flagging, and placing signs, cones and barricades as needed
• Safely operates a variety of vehicles including pickup/trailer combinations below 26,000lbs GVW.
• Provide Guidance and direction to Road Maintenance Worker I's.
• Prepare surfaces for asphalt overlay and repairs, perform shoulder maintenance, and install guardrails.
• Complete assigned repairs and minor construction of drainage structures, including pipes, catch basins, and manholes; clean ditches, gutters, culverts, catch basins and drainage tiles.
• Plant vegetation and cuttings; cut and remove brush to maintain clear and safe areas.
• Safely operate trimmer/weed-eater, chainsaw, and other landscape equipment for long durations in varying weather.
• Assist in the operation of Vactor equipment.
• Shovel snow, gravel, asphalt, and dirt; rake asphalt and tar pavement joints.
• Dig post-holes and set posts.
• Read and interpret various road maps and construction blueprints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in construction, road maintenance, or other heavy manual labor areas OR completion of a recognized vocational trades program.
• Possess traffic control knowledge and familiarity with setting up traffic control measures on streets and highways.
• Are skilled in performing minor construction and repairs on drainage infrastructure (pipes, manholes, catch basins, culverts, etc.).
• Possess strong knowledge and practical experience in the safe operation of a wide range of hand tools and equipment commonly used in construction, road maintenance, and other physically demanding, labor-intensive environments.
• Understands and follows safety protocols and regulations related to construction, and road maintenance, including fall protection, confined space entry, and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Have the ability to read and interpret maps, (e.g., Thomas Brothers or similar), and apply basic geographic orientation.
• Possess strong communication skills and the ability to effectively follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Capable of working outdoors in varying weather, including harsh or inclement conditions.
• Demonstrates behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.
• Have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and providing excellent customer service.
• Is a team player and understands the value of working together and being reliable.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Have a valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• Have a valid Washington State Flagging Certificate, valid CPR and First Aid certifications OR ability to obtain within two (2) months of hire.
• An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift, carry, move, or handle up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform duties involving physical labor including bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting.
• Must be able to perform work outdoors in inclement weather.

Additional Information

PRACTICAL EXAM/INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE DAY:Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in an in-person practical exam and interview, held on the same day at our Vashon Island Pit on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Only applicants who successfully pass the practical exam will advance to the interview.

WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months.

APPLICATION PROCESS: A full and complete King County application is required.

You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position.

Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.

Responses to supplemental questions must be demonstrated in your application materials.

For interviewing tips, please see the STAR-LA method:star-la_interview_method.pdfWORK SCHEDULE:Currently the fall/winter work schedule consists of five, eight-hour days, Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

During the spring/summer the work schedule will consist of four, ten-hour days, Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Working after-hours, weekends, and holidays may be required in emergency circumstances, such as during inclement weather, and on special projects.

Additional hours, weekends, and holidays vary upon business demand, season and weather.

This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay, with prior supervisor approval. WORK LOCATION:The work location is Vashon Island.

Candidates must reside on Vashon Island to be considered for this position.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS:This position has been designated (First Responder) - Employees who, in the early stages of an incident, are responsible for protecting and preserving life, property, evidence, the environment, and restoring order.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:This position is represented by Local 117 Teamsters.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Urmila Jhattu, Senior HR Analyst
ujhattu@kingcounty.gov

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce.

To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.

Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

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