Installation Maintenance Worker

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city. With a historic $1.55 billion investment in transportation, we are building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections. The Bridge Maintenance Team is seeking a Bridge Installation Maintenance Worker to perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance, supporting journey‑level staff on more complex responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bridge Carpenter Maintenance Leads in repairing, installing, and maintaining bridge components, wooden structures, guardrails, handrails, access platforms, and related hardware.
• Perform basic carpentry tasks—including cutting, fastening, assembling materials, and replacing minor hardware—under the direction of journey‑level carpenters.
• Assist Senior Cement Finishers by breaking and removing concrete, constructing and stripping forms, placing material, preparing surfaces, and providing concrete‑finishing support.
• Build simple formwork for sidewalks, retaining walls, bridge approaches, pads, and minor structural elements.
• Install and maintain field fixtures such as bollards, pathway signs, benches, and miscellaneous components associated with bridge and structural maintenance areas.
• Perform minor general repairs involving hardware replacement, basic tool use, and small fixtures.
• Read and interpret simple plans, blueprints, and sketches related to carpentry or concrete support tasks.
• Coordinate small tasks with tradespersons, inspectors, engineers, and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety practices.
• Prepare and maintain records including equipment logs, material pickups, weekly reports, and field documentation.
• Clean, service, and perform minor repairs on hand tools and equipment used in carpentry and concrete work.
• Order, pick up, and transport supplies, parts, and job‑site materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Two years of general construction or maintenance experience, including installation, repair, or support work related to carpentry, concrete, or structural maintenance. Combinations of education, training, and experience will be evaluated for comparability.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry and concrete support techniques.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools (saws, drills, jackhammers, grinders).
• Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints or diagrams.
• Effective communication with trades personnel, supervisors, inspectors, and contractors.
• Skill in maintaining tools and equipment in safe working condition.
• Capability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor for extended periods.
• Physical requirements: standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting objects up to 50 lb; exposure to noise, dust, heavy equipment, and hazardous conditions requiring PPE.
• Current Washington State driver’s license; ability to operate a forklift (additional equipment certifications may be required).

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $37.39 – $38.84 per hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Additional benefit information available on the City of Seattle website.