• Job Description

  Req#: 4938440
  Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!
  At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people, we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.
  With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone no matter who they are or where they live.
  
  Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
  
  We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews-bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone together!
  
  Position Overview:
  The Senior Asphalt Raker plays a key leadership role within a skilled team dedicated to building a city that is safe, connected, vibrant, affordable, and forward-thinking. Under general supervision and reporting to the Asphalt Paving Crew Chief, this position leads job site operations, assists with the planning and execution of large-scale asphalt paving projects, and provides training and guidance to laborers.
  
  The Senior Asphalt Raker is also responsible for working independently to assess material needs and place orders accordingly. This role requires in-depth knowledge of asphalt mixtures and their applications in complex projects, as well as expertise in the use of related tools, equipment, and techniques—including screed adjustment for self-propelled spreaders.* Assigns jobs to member of the paving crew and checks and corrects the work of the paving crew.
  * Evaluates new equipment to determine if it meets departmental needs.
  * Distributes, rakes, tamps, and smooths asphaltic materials on large and complex jobs.
  * Performs large and difficult asphalt raking jobs where drainage is critical.
  * Determines mix needed to complete job and orders from vendor.
  * Uses jackhammer, compressor, extruder, ground pounder, and related equipment as needed.
  * Advises supervisors of material requirements, size, duration, and extent of large jobs.
  * Assists Crew Chief in planning large projects.
  * Repairs utility cuts (water, gas, City Light, and private contractors) by removing temporary material and replacing with permanent hot asphaltic material. Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned
  * Trains laborers and Asphalt Rakers in performance of job duties.
  * Sets up traffic control at worksite in accordance with safety policies and practices.
  * Work with Microsoft Office Products & Hansen Work Management System.
  Minimum Qualifications
  Two years’ experience in hot asphalt construction, maintenance and repair.
  Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.
  
  Desired Qualifications:
  * Experience working around heavy equipment and traffic.
  * Ability to set up and utilize automatic screed leveling system on a paving machine.
  * Experience with a smart level and/or laser level for grade Experience setting a paving project (equipment, labor, and material needs) while keeping within budget constraints.
  * Knowledge and understanding of compaction rates related to a variety of street types and mix designs.
  * Ability to read, understand, and implement blueprints and design drawings.
  * Ability to accurately resolve complex drainage issues utilizing a paving machine or by hand raking.
  * Good communication and customer service skills when interacting with the general public, coworkers, and other City staff at all levels.
  
  License, Certification, and Other Requirements
  * Current Washington State driver's license; Flagging Card; First Aid/CPR certification.
  Work Environment/Physical Demands:
  * Work is performed around heavy equipment and heavy power tools and requires strenuous physical exertion.
  * Position requires daily exposure to heavy traffic, extreme weather, loud noises from machinery, dust, and the heat and fumes of asphaltic material.
  Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
  
  Hiring Process
  
  Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
  
  1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
  2. Supplemental questionnaire responses.
  
  Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process.
  Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
  More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
  
  The full salary range for this position is $41.77 - $43.41 per hour.
  
  Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences. Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request. The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

• About the company

  The Seattle City Attorney is a non-partisan elected official in Seattle, Washington whose job is to "prosecute people for misdemeanor offenses, defend the city against lawsuits and gives legal advice to the city".

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