Street Maintenance Worker

About The Role

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be provided to current City of Edmonds employees who are qualified bargaining unit members and apply by Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM. If no internal candidate is selected, the first review date for all other applications received will be Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of City streets, alleys, right-of-way and sidewalks.
• Prepares and utilizes materials to repair streets; repairs utility pavement cuts; patches potholes and seals cracks.
• Digs holes and trenches manually for proper installation of sign posts and piping; forms, prepares, pours and finishes concrete sidewalks or walkways.
• Cuts down, removes trees and vegetation in and around intersections and roadways and removes debris during and after weather related storms.
• Performs flagging duties, sets up traffic control zones for work projects.
• Maintains traffic control markings including: roadway striping, crosswalks, directional arrows and other markings according to state laws and City needs; lays out new centerlines and crosswalks.
• Operates a variety of equipment including: street sweepers, loaders, backhoe, spray equipment, paint striper, dump truck, jack hammer, specialized equipment and hand and power tools.
• Operates snow plowing equipment to remove snow, apply chemicals, salt and/or sand to control ice.
• Provides barricades, cones, signs and banners for community events.
• Installs pipe to repair or restore/increase city storm water system; maintains routine records of work performed including: equipment usage, preventive maintenance and needed repairs; responds to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate required and Six months of experience is required in construction or related field of work that includes operation of associated equipment and tools, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment. Experience with concrete, asphalt, and the operation of storm systems is preferred. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A valid Driver's License at time of hire and a driving record that is acceptable to the City’s insurance requirements. Out of state candidates must obtain their WA State Driver's License within 30 days after moving to WA https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/moving.html
• A Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within one year of date of hire.
• Flagging Certification within 3 years of date of hire.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Cards within 2 years of date of hire.
• Other specialty certifications/licenses as required by state and federal law and/or OSHA and WAC regulations may be required within a specified period of time after hire (including IMSA Signs and Markings Level I or II Certification).

Qualifications

• Results are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with USDOT requirements.

Benefits

Benefits information is available below and varies based on classification status. Regular, part time employees may be eligible for prorated benefits. Please visit the HR Benefits Website for more information.

Pay

Regular, part time employees may be eligible for prorated benefits. Please visit the HR Benefits Website for more information.

Schedule

Regular, part time employees may be eligible for prorated benefits. Please visit the HR Benefits Website for more information.