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Senior Storm Maintenance/GIS Worker

Salary

$7,048.50 - $8,568.50 Monthly

Location

Edmonds, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Regular

Job Number

2025-029

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

08/20/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Union Classification

Teamsters

Application Requirements

A completed online application, an attached resume, and an accompanying cover letter are required to be considered for this position. An incomplete application packet will disqualify you. Applicants may attach additional information that will assist us in the review and selection process.

Social Security Notice

The City of Edmonds participates in MEBT in lieu of Social Security. Those who contribute to MEBT do not participate in Social Security, and do not earn Social Security service credits. The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on 1/5/2025 and ends the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). For more information visit this link: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/social-security-fairness-act.html?tl=0

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Description

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, August 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM. If no internal candidate is selected, the first review date for all other applications received will be Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM.

About the Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of journey-level duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of City storm water infrastructure, streets, sidewalks and traffic control. Maintains storm and street asset management programs. Provides GIS based mapping for public and privately owned storm structures within the City limits. Assists in GIS mapping for street assets.

New hires generally start between $7,048.50 and $7,771.50 per month. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $7,048.50 and $8,568.50 per month.

To view the full job description, please visit the following link: Senior Storm Maintenance & GIS Worker

About the Department

Edmonds Storm division consists of one manager, one crew lead, and seven crew members that maintain the City's storm division surface water quality assets. The Storm division works in conjunction with the Street division sharing the same manager, equipment, and shop space. These divisions work under the Public Works Department.

About the City

The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,420 ( MRSC, 2024 (https://mrsc.org/research-tools/washington-city-and-town-profiles) ) and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 279 full–time-equivalent employees.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

+ Maps all the public and private storm water facilities City-wide and maintains associated records; inspects all storm water facilities within the City limits and updates City storm system maps.

+ Maintains the City asset management system; creates and inputs storm related work orders; researches easements and right-or-ways; tests drainage outfalls and maintains records of tests.

+ Assists the street department with mapping and asset management programs

+ Serves as crew leader on specific projects or specialty assignments overseeing storm/street maintenance projects as directed, provides traffic control as needed.

+ Operates vactor truck to clean catch basins and storm drain lines; hydro excavates trenches and areas around sensitive gas, power, and water lines.

+ Operates tractor mounted mower/brush cutter to cut grass and brush along city right-of-ways; performs asphalt patching; prepares road surface by jackhammering out old road surface, compacting underlayment and replacing with new asphalt using appropriate equipment.

+ Picks up daily storm line locate requests from the main office; reviews requests for scheduling taking into consideration timelines, address location and urgency of request with emergency locates taking priority.

+ Prepares daily schedule and travels to each location using a city map; locates storm lines and marks surface with green paint to indicate storm drain locations.

+ Verifies or conducts more in depth research via computer if needed in order to ensure proper storm line location.

+ Keeps work truck stocked with all required supplies needed for sign maintenance on a regular basis and in accordance to an established schedule.

+ Documents/repairs damaged signs such as: bent, faded, dirty, leaning, non-readable or vandalized ones. Remedies these signage problems if possible and documents the effort. Reports any deficient signs to the sign shop for replacement.

+ Removes concrete sidewalks; installs concrete forms and pours new finish concrete; installs storm drain catch basins and drain pipes to control excess water run-off, clean creek culverts of leaves, brush and logs to prevent clogging and washing out roadways and to prevent flooding.

+ Lays out crosswalks, paints roadway markings including: centerlines, crosswalks and arrows.

+ Operates snow plowing equipment to remove snow; applies chemicals and/or sand to control ice; maintains routine records of work performed including: equipment usage, preventive maintenance and needed repairs; responds to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

+ High School Diploma/GED Certificate and four years of journey-level experience in public works construction and equipment operation including operation and maintenance of associated equipment used in storm water and street maintenance and construction work that includes leading and overseeing storm or street maintenance crews on assigned projects; some vacancies may require additional experience in specialty area such as mapping and sign maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

+ 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

+ Valid State of Washington Driver’s License and Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements.

+ Flagging Certification.

+ CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Cards.

+ Completion of the King County GIS Academy (training program courses) within 12 months from 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.

+ A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier. Results are reviewed on a case-by case basis.

+ This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with USDOT requirements. A pre-employment drug screening will be required upon conditional job offer.

Supplemental Information

WORKINGCONDITIONS:

Environment:

+ Indoor and outdoor work environment.

+ Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Physical Abilities

+ Walking or otherwise moving over rough terrain.

+ Sitting, standing or otherwise remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

+ Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.

+ Operating various equipment and tools.

+ Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, gripping, kneeling or crouching, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and twisting or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks.

+ Ascending/descending, ladders and inclines.

+ Working at heights, working on a high ladder and working in a confined space.

+ Working in a noisy work area, working in direct sunlight, working in outside temperature extremes and working in dampness.

+ Heavy physical labor, including lifting/carrying or otherwise moving or transporting 50-100 pounds.

+ Operating a passenger vehicle, heavy truck, heavy equipment and rotating machinery.

+ Reading and understanding printed and electronic messages and related materials.

+ Hearing voice conversation and hearing alarms.

+ Possessing close vision, far vision, side vision, depth perception, night vision and color vision.

+ Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on required City Policy.

Hazards:

+ Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

+ Working in and around moving traffic.

+ Adverse weather conditions.

+ Exposure to smoke, noxious odors, toxic fumes and chemicals, epoxy chemicals, poison oak or ivy, dust or pollen, insect stings, solvents, oil and ink.

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 (https://edmondswa.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=16495016&pageId=17263650) for more information.

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Are you currently a City of Edmonds employee and Teamsters bargaining unit member?

+ Yes

+ No

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I have reviewed the job posting and linked job description (if applicable) and confirm I am able to perform the Essential Functions and can meet the Physical Abilities of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which selection below best describes your level of education?

+ High School or GED

+ Some College or Certificate

+ Associates Degree or Vocational Training

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree or above

+ None of the above

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Which option most closely matches your experience in "journey-level experience in public works construction and equipment operation including operation and maintenance of associated equipment used in storm water and street maintenance and construction work that includes leading and overseeing storm or street maintenance crews on assigned projects"?

+ Less than 4 years

+ 4 or more years

+ Less than 4 years with an equivalent combination of education and/or training

05

Do you currently, or will you (by start of the position), have Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements?

+ Yes

+ No

+ No, but I am willing and eligible to obtain one within 1 year of hire.

06

Do you currently, or will you (by start of the position), have a valid Flagging Certification?

+ Yes

+ No

+ No, but I am willing and eligible to obtain one within 3 years of hire.

07

Do you currently, or will you (by start of the position), have CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Cards?

+ Yes

+ No

+ No, but I am willing and eligible to obtain one..

08

I have completed the King County GIS Academy (training program courses) or ability to complete it within one year of start date.

+ Yes

+ No

09

I understand this position is subject to Drug testing in accordance with USDOT requirements.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Edmonds

Address

121 5th Ave N Edmonds, Washington, 98020

Phone

425-775-7740

Website

http://www.edmondswa.gov