About the Position
Close Date: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm Duties and Responsibilities Traffic Control
- Provide all functions of traffic control in accordance with State safety regulations and District standards.
- Drive District pick-ups and flagging van for basic transportation to work assignments.
- Ensure that flagging van is adequately stocked with essential supplies and equipment.
- Ensure that all flagging equipment is in good condition at all times.
- Assist in other crew functions when not needed for flagging.
Department Assignments Perform a multitude of diverse tasks that include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in all facets of utility construction, operation and maintenance of District facilities.
- Assist in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
- Assist in District operations, tree trimming, brush clearing, material handling and stores maintenance.
- Assist with equipment and vehicle maintenance.
- Assist with line maintenance and construction.
- Assist with substation maintenance and construction.
- Drive and/or operate equipment and vehicles.
- May be required to work overtime.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Safety
- Conduct a visual inspection of assigned vehicle prior to daily operation. Report all required maintenance to the Garage Department as soon as possible after being observed.
- Observe all motor vehicle laws and assure the safe operation of District vehicles. Attend Defensive Driving training sponsored by the District.
- Participate in District safety meetings and training.
Qualifications and Working Conditions
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to understand instructions, take directions from supervisors and carry out assignments.
- Ability to perform repetitive work.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes and storm situations.
- Willing to accept call out after hours.
- Possess a working knowledge of all general safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to cooperate with District personnel.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to exercise reasonable common sense in the execution of assignments.
- Punctual and regular attendance are required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license, have a good driving record and qualify for the District's auto liability insurance.
- Must have a valid Washington State Flagging and Traffic Control card.
- Must possess a Commercial Driver's License, Class A.
- Must maintain a valid First Aid/CPR card. Individual will be allowed up to six (6) months to comply with requirement.
- Must be certified to operate a forklift. Individual will be allowed thirty (30) days to receive certification.
- Able to respond to overtime requests.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is primarily performed in an outside setting, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes; during daylight hours and at night. Indoor work may consist of extended periods of sitting (non-essential) or extended periods of standing on pavement or concrete surface.
- Individual may be exposed to conditions and hazards from obstacles and open trenches associated with construction sites; from falling objects, including trees; from traffic; and to conditions and hazards associated with decrepit buildings.
- Work may be performed in proximity to electrical high and low voltage lines and equipment.
- Individual may be exposed to aggressive animals. May be exposed to interaction with customers who are upset and vocal.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
- Individual may lift and carry objects weighing as much as 50 pounds; work from ladders (non-essential); and, operate power tools (non-essential); and climb over limbs and debris. Manual dexterity is required to work with safety equipment and electrical tools and equipment. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a motor vehicle, machinery and various equipment.
- Incumbent must be able traverse rough terrain as well as urban streets and walkways. The individual will occasionally climb to heights of up to 30', with the aid of ladders and scaffolding (non-essential).
- The incumbent frequently uses a two-way radio.
- Operation of a motor vehicle occurs on various road conditions, including hazardous situations due to weather conditions.
- Individual occasionally may lift, push, pull, hoist and carry object weighing up to 100 pounds (non-essential).
Application Process
- A cover letter; and
- A current resume.
Benefits
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As of May 2026
The information below is a summary of the District’s employment practices. For complete information and specific criteria refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement and appropriate District policies.
All provisions in this summary are subject to change.
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) PLAN
The Personal Leave bank is a combined leave bank. It can be used for sickness and vacation and other absences as requested. PTO is accrued each pay-period. Regular, full-time employees earn Personal Leave as indicated below. Personal Leave for part-time employees will be prorated based on hours worked. Years of Accrual Years of Accrual
Employment Rate (days) Employment Rate (days)
During the:
During the:
16th year
33
1st year 21
2nd year 21 17th year 34
3rd year 21 18th year 35
4th year 21 19th year 35
5th year 24 20th year 36
6th year 24 21st year 36
7th year 25 22nd year 36
8th year 25 23rd year 36
9th year 26 24th year 36
10th year 27 25th year 37
11th year 28 26th year 37
12th year 29 27th year 37
13th year 30 28th year 37
14th year 31 29th year 37
15th year 32 30th year 39
HOLIDAYS The following holidays are observed: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve (when falls on Monday-Thursday).
Each August 1st, regular employees will receive three additional holidays, designated as “Floating Holidays”. The Floating Holidays are available on August 1 of each year and must be used within the next 12 months.
RETIREMENT PLAN
The District is a member of the Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS). Participation is mandatory for all employees in eligible positions. Both the employee and the employer make contributions to the PERS system. PERS determines the percentage of Employee and Employer contributions. Employee contributions are made on a tax-deferred basis.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Regular employees receive Medical/Vision Insurance. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment. The District will pay ninety percent (90%) and the employee will pay ten percent (10%) of the total Medical premium for selected coverage.
Employees who retire under PERS or Social Security are provided with the same Medical and Dental coverage as active employees for a period of time equivalent to 1 month of coverage for each month of service, or, until age 65, whichever is sooner. Division of premium is the same as for active employees. Those retirees whose medical coverage extends up to age 65 are eligible for Supplemental Medicare coverage, based on a fixed District premium. Dental coverage ends at age 65.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Dental Insurance is also provided for regular employees. The District will pay ninety percent (90%) and the employee will pay ten percent (10%) of the total Dental premium for their selected coverage. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following employment.
LIFE INSURANCE
The District provides a $40,000 basic/double indemnity life insurance policy for each regular employee. In addition, each employee will be insured for Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) in the amount of $100,000.
Additional Life and/or AD&D Insurance is available for individual purchase.
LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) INSURANCE
Following the six-month eligibility requirement, regular employees are provided with LTD Insurance that provides a benefit of 40% of regular earnings. The employee has the option of purchasing an additional 20% of coverage. Benefits are available after the ninetieth day of disability.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
IRS sponsored plans 401(k) and 457 are available to regular employees. Contributions to such plans are made on a tax-deferred basis. Employees are eligible to participate after six months of employment.
For regular bargaining unit employees with one (1) credited year of service, the District will match fifty percent (50%) of the Participant's Voluntary 401(k) deferrals up to the first two percent (2%) of the Participant's effective compensation (maximum of one percent (1 %)).
With two (2) credited years of service, the District will match fifty percent (50%) of the Participant's Voluntary 401(k) deferrals up to the first four percent (4%) of the Participant's effective compensation (maximum of two percent (2%)).
With three (3) credited years of service, the District will match fifty percent (50%) of the Participant's Voluntary 401(k) deferrals up to the first six percent (6%) of the Participant's effective compensation (maximum of three percent (3%)).
Thereafter, the District will match fifty percent (50%) of the Participant’s Voluntary 401(k) deferrals up to the first eight percent (8%) of the Participant’s effective compensation (maximum of four percent (4%)).
CREDIT UNION
Membership in the Utility Employees Federal Credit Union is offered to the District employees and their families. Payroll deduction is available for deposits and loan payments.