Traffic Worker I, II, III - PW (3-6 mo Seasonal) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cobwa/jobs/newprint/4771716) Apply  Traffic Worker I, II, III - PW (3-6 mo Seasonal) Salary See Position Description Location City of Bellingham, WA Job Type Seasonal Recurring Positions (3-4mo, 6 mo, 8-9mo) Job Number 25-Traffic Worker I,II,III 3-6 Department Public Works Opening Date 02/07/2025 FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Local 1937 + Description + Benefits + Questions Nature of Work Seasonal Positions are available in Public Works (https://cob.org/gov/dept/pw/about-pw) . Seasonal positions will be filled as soon as possible. The length of the season worked may vary depending on the date of hire. This recruitment is accepting applications for the positions listed below and may be closed at any time. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The Public Works Department currently has several vacancies for the 2025 season: Traffic Worker I/II/III 6 positions - 3/4 Month Season 1 position - 6 Month Season This series performs progressively responsible manual and semi skilled labor in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation and repair of traffic control devices such as traffic signal and street lighting systems, school zone and crosswalk warning systems, regulatory roadway signs and markings and parking control equipment. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment including lift trucks and excavation equipment for installation of pole bases and conduit. May be called out for emergency work. Attention to safety and protection of personnel and equipment is integral to the work. Salary Information: Placement into the Traffic Worker Series is based on the required experience and training requirements. Employees will start at step 1 and receive step increases on completion of 2080 hours in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule) and City policy. Traffic Worker I: Starting hourly rate is at Step 1 ($27.24/hour). The full salary range for this position is $27.24/hour - $33.30/hour. Traffic Worker II: Starting hourly rate is at Step 1 ($28.84/hour). The full salary range for this position is $28.84/hour - $35.24/hour. Traffic Worker III: Starting hourly rate is at Step 1 ($30.54/hour). The full salary range for this position is $30.54/hour - $37.39/hour. At the City of Bellingham, we offer the following benefits that help you thrive in both your career and personal life. Benefit Information: + Three-Month Seasonal Positions: + Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked. + This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law. + Six-Month Seasonal Positions: + 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked + Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security + Upon union eligibility, paid holidays during employment period + This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law. This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis. You can find more details on our employment benefits page (https://cob.org/about/employment/benefits) and labor agreements page. (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Depending on the unit to which assigned: + Performs basic tasks and assists with more complex tasks associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal equipment, street lighting, parking controls and roadway signs and markings. Operates a boom and bucket truck and electronic test equipment. + Installs and maintains parking control equipment including parking meters and pay stations, electric vehicle charging stations, meter posts, signage and protective bollards. Tracks and records information about changes made to parking control equipment locations or time limits; reports changes to GIS/Technical Services staff for update/maintenance of GIS meter map system. + Collects parking revenue from meters and paystations; maintains and secures equipment keys and portable data programming and retrieval devices; removes cash and coin revenue from parking control equipment in accordance with designated routes, schedules and performs security protocols. Downloads collection information into handheld units and transfers to meter database; delivers revenue to bank; completes deposit paperwork and returns deposit materials to parking office and/or the City Finance Department. + Assists and participates in the preparation and manufacture of traffic, directional and informational City signs. + Uses hand tools, 16 lb sledgehammer, and operates drills, roto-hammers, propane torches, trimmers, grinders, man-lifts, bucket trucks and boom trucks. + Sets up temporary traffic control devices including cones, barricades, flags, variable message signs and performs other safety-related duties. + Logs information, completes work orders and paperwork as necessary. ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED : + Performs other manual labor within the scope of the classification. + Participates in job-related training. + May occasionally perform minor electrical work. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed outdoors, in all types weather conditions. Work is occasionally performed indoors at a computer terminal or work desk. Adheres to applicable safety precautions while in the course of performing duties.The work involves moderate risks including working around moving equipment, high speed or high voltage equipment, exposure to irritant chemicals, confined spaces, and or on City streets and rights-of-way, in close proximity to roadway traffic. Employees may be required to use protective clothing such as coveralls, rain gear, hard hats, safety vests, masks, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields. This position requires continuous physical exertion. Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including: + Frequently communicate accurate information and ideas with others; + Frequently move between work sites including travel between indoor and outdoor locations; stoop, bend, climb, occasionally work in confined spaces or from heights; + Frequently traverse on uneven terrain; + Frequently move objects up to 50 lbs and occasionally move up to 100 lbs; + Occasionally operate a computer and other office machinery such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, and fax machine; + Operate mechanical equipment of varying lengths and widths; + Hear and see sufficiently to respond in a noisy fast-paced environment while meeting mandated safety standards; + Operate a motor vehicle. Experience and Training Traffic Worker I: + High school diploma or equivalent. + One year of experience or related training using hand and power tools and motorized equipment to perform manual labor required. + Experience using computers. + One year of experience in the repair and maintenance of small mechanical and/or electrical systems desirable. + Specialized training in the repair of electronic devices and related small mechanisms desirable. + Must secure and maintain the following certifications: + IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification or equivalent certification within one year of hire. Traffic Worker II: + In addition to the experience and training requirements for Traffic Worker I: + Two (2) years’ experience as Traffic Worker I, OR three years equivalent experience performing manual and semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and service work of facilities such as roadway signage, pavement markings, repair of electrical systems or similar. + Must secure and maintain the following certifications, based on the requirements of the unit to which assigned with in one (1) year of promotion, transfer or placement to Traffic Worker II: + Parking Controls: + International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) Introduction to Parking, Customer Service and Conflict Resolution (Or equivalent IPMI courses at time completion) + Roadway Lighting and Signals: + IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I + Signs & Markings: + IMSA Signs and Pavement Markings Level I Traffic Worker III: + In addition to the experience and training requirements listed above: + Four years' experience as a Traffic Worker at the City of Bellingham, OR five years equivalent experience performing manual and semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and service work of facilities such as roadway signage, pavement markings, repair of electrical systems or similar. + Must secure and maintain the following certifications, based on the requirements of the unit to which assigned, with in one (1) year of promotion, transfer or placement to Traffic Worker III: + Parking Controls: + Certificate of Completion: Payment Station Software/Hardware Training + Roadway Lighting and Signals: + IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician Level II + Signs & Markings: + IMSA Signs Level II, AND + IMSA Pavement Markings Level II Necessary Special Requirements + Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check (See Fair Hiring Practices). + Valid Washington State driver's license and good driving record. Candidate considered for hire must submit an abstract of his/her driving records for the past three-years; with biennial submission of driving abstract to department, to be forwarded to Human Resources (Policy ADM 10.03.02.4). + Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire. + Ability to obtain and maintain Flagging/Traffic Control Card within one year of employment. + Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Card within one year of employment. + Regular Employees with positions in the Traffic Worker series require the ability to secure a Commercial Driver's License within six months of initial hire and to maintain a valid CDL during length of employment. + Positions may require Fork Lift Operator's Card within one year of employment. + Must be able to report to Operations Division for emergency call-out in accordance with bargaining unit agreement. + Failure to obtain appropriate certifications within established time limits will result in demotion to the lower classification for which qualified, until such time as the required unit certification is achieved. Selection Process **You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along** Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and supplemental questions). Application materials should comprehensively document your experience and skills related to the position responsibilities and experience/training requirements. As part of the City’s commitment to reducing bias in the hiring process, Human Resources redacts personally identifiable information for reviewers. Only the documents listed as required will be reviewed. This is a continuous recruitment. Complete applications will be sent to the department for further review. The Public Works department will contact the top candidates to schedule interviews. Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers. Equal Opportunity: Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment. Fair Hiring Practices + The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment. + The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made. + The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied. + The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate. There are many good reasons for working at the City of Bellingham. The work is rewarding and you have an opportunity to serve your community. Another good reason is the great benefits that the City offers its employees. See our benefits section (https://www.cob.org/employment/pages/benefits.aspx) for additional information. This position is represented by The Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 bargaining unit. Specific benefit information including Holidays, Vacation Accruals, Health, Dental and Vision Plans with cost sharing and Deferred Compensation Match can be found in the Local 1937 labor agreement (https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/1937-2022-2023-CBA.pdf) . This position is covered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS plan. PERS requires mandatory employee and City contributions. Please visit the DRS website (http://www.drs.wa.gov/) for more information on PERS. Civil Service Information This position is subject to the Bellingham Civil Service Commission. When a vacancy occurs, the top fifteen candidates or the top 25% of the register will be forwarded to the department for further consideration. All new Civil Service employees are subject to a one-year probationary period. A candidate may challenge the scope, content, or method of an examination or test, and a protest may be filed in writing with the Examiner within five (5) days following the date of the challenged examination. A candidate may also challenge the scoring of an examination or test, failure of the candidate on any part of an examination, or clerical error in examination results of any examination or test, and a protest may be filed in writing with the Examiner within five (5) days of notification of the challenged result. The Examiner shall consider all timely filed protests and make appropriate corrections if an error is demonstrated. Veteran's Scoring Criteria Applicants who have been honorably discharged from active military duty may be eligible to receive veteran's scoring criteria points as provided by Washington State Law (RCW 41.04.010). If you wish to claim Veterans’ Preference Points, please complete the Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration Form (https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/COB-Veterans-Scoring-Criteria-Declaration-PDF.pdf) and upload it to your application with your DD214. 01 Thank you for your interest in this position at the City of Bellingham! To ensure a consistent review, only the City of Bellingham job application and required supplemental documents will be reviewed. Cover letters and resumes are not reviewed unless they are required as part of the process. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete each section of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Please do not indicate "see resume" or copy content that is unrelated to the position being applied for from your resume when answering these questions. Have you read and understood the information listed above? + Yes + No 02 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? + Yes + No 03 Do you have a minimum of one year of experience or related training using hand and power tools and motorized equipment to perform manual labor? + Yes + No 04 If you answered yes to Question #3, please describe your paid work experience including dates and position. 05 Do you have a minimum of one year of experience in the repair and maintenance of small mechanical and/or electrical systems (Note: this is desirable but not required)? + Yes + No 06 If you answered yes to Question #5, please describe your paid work experience including dates and position. 07 Do you have experience using computers? + Yes + No 08 What Position are you interested in? + 3-4 Month Position + 6 Month Position 09 Please check all months that you are available for work? + January + February + March + April + May + June + July + August + September + October + November + December 10 Do you have specialized training in the repair of electronic devices and related small mechanisms (Note: this is desirable but not required)? + Yes + No 11 If you answered yes to Question #10, please describe your paid work experience including dates and position. 12 Are you able and willing to report to the Public Works Operations Division for emergency call-out? + Yes + No 13 Are you willing and able to possess and maintain the following during length of employment: • CPR/First Aid Card (within one year of employment) • Flagging/Traffic Control Card (within one year of employment) • Fork Lift Operator's Card (within one year of employment) • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (within six months of employment) + I currently have a valid CPR/First Aid Card + I currently have a valid Flagging/Traffic Control Card + I currently have a valid Fork Lift Operator's Card + I currently have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + I do not currently have some or all of the above listed certificates, but I am willing and able to possess and maintain the required certifications for a Traffic Worker during the length of employment. + I am not willing and able to possess and maintain the required certifications for a Traffic Worker. I understand by selecting this box, I do not meet the necessary special requirements. 14 Do you have a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one by time of hire and a good driving record? The successful candidate must submit a three-year driving record abstract prior to hire, with periodic submission of driving abstract per City policy. + Yes + No 15 Please describe all additional experience performing manual & semiskilled labor in the construction, maintenance and service work of facilities such as roadway signage, pavement markings, repair of electrical systems or similar. Include dates & positions. Required Question Employer City of Bellingham Address 104 West Magnolia Street Bellingham, Washington, 98225 Phone 360-778-8228 Website http://www.cob.org/employment Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email