What are the responsibilities and job description for the Street Paving Crew Chief position at Seattle Department of Transportation?
Position Description
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
SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a Paving Crew Chief on our Maintenance team within the MOD Division. These experienced professionals will perform structural concrete repair work such as breaking out, removing, and replacing concrete on roadways, ADA ramps, sidewalks, and curbs. You will also be part of a skilled snow and ice team helping keep the city of Seattle mobile. Come help keep Seattle moving!
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is a nationally recognized municipal transportation agency at the leading edge of multi-modal transportation. In our quickly growing city, accessibility, safety, affordability, and reliability – are top of mind for us every day! Our core values drive our work toward creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for all. SDOT’s core responsibilities include maintenance and operations of the city's transportation right-of-way, the expansion of the city's bicycle and pedestrian network, permitting use of public spaces and enhancing access to the regional transit system. With approximately 1,100 dedicated staff, SDOT maintains an operational presence 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in all weather conditions to serve and ensure Seattle’s public mobility.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of public works experience including one year of asphalt or concrete paving operations experience or equivalent in any type of construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, material transportation or materials application work relating to public works, public utilities and/or public facilities
OR An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position's duties.
Requirements
Though there are no requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:
Work Environment / Physical?Demands:
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:
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 full salary range for this position is $47.73 - $51.58 per hour.
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
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 is provided on request.
The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
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
SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a Paving Crew Chief on our Maintenance team within the MOD Division. These experienced professionals will perform structural concrete repair work such as breaking out, removing, and replacing concrete on roadways, ADA ramps, sidewalks, and curbs. You will also be part of a skilled snow and ice team helping keep the city of Seattle mobile. Come help keep Seattle moving!
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is a nationally recognized municipal transportation agency at the leading edge of multi-modal transportation. In our quickly growing city, accessibility, safety, affordability, and reliability – are top of mind for us every day! Our core values drive our work toward creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for all. SDOT’s core responsibilities include maintenance and operations of the city's transportation right-of-way, the expansion of the city's bicycle and pedestrian network, permitting use of public spaces and enhancing access to the regional transit system. With approximately 1,100 dedicated staff, SDOT maintains an operational presence 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in all weather conditions to serve and ensure Seattle’s public mobility.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervise, plan, direct, and instructs a crew of skilled craft, CMEO’s and Maintenance
- Submits written plans, cost estimates, and detailed reports within set deadlines; interprets and follows written and oral instructions; understand and applies departmental policies and procedures, union contracts, OSHA, WOSHA, and departmental rules and procedures.
- Determines and maintains accurate daily crew reports on crew, material, and equipment
- Ability to read and interpret plan specifications related to ramp projects and street repairs.
- Basic computer skills (word processing, electronic mail).
- Familiarity with various computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Hansen Work
- Experience with complex scheduling of multiple projects, organizing and prioritizing skills abilities.
- Inspect work site prior to scheduling to determine site readiness, locate marks, plan layouts etc.
- Schedule on-site pre-con meeting with asset owners to determine plan scope, limits, and impacts.
- Inspects worksites to ensure appropriate quality work, coordinates with other sections to ensure continuity of work progress, and ensures that work environment, tools, and
- Coordinates paving projects with other field activities within the street right-of-way.
- Coordinates street repairs with utilities such as SPU, SCL, and PSE.
- Good communication skills (written and oral), ability to read and understand the City of
- Trains crew members on new work procedures, safety processes, and protocols
- Knows and understands proper Best Management Practices for environmental compliance.
- Respond to weather emergencies such as snow and ice, landslides, and windstorms
- Supports departmental goals in promoting diversity and social justice in keeping with the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative.
- Be a lead in snow and ice response, and city emergency response.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of public works experience including one year of asphalt or concrete paving operations experience or equivalent in any type of construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, material transportation or materials application work relating to public works, public utilities and/or public facilities
OR An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position's duties.
Requirements
Though there are no requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:
- One year of experience leading concrete crews.
- One year of experience as a cement finisher OR one-year related experience in concrete construction, installation, and repair.
- Perficient reading blueprints, job layout, and traffic control set up.
- Perficient in forming ADA ramps, sidewalks, and road panels.
- Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
- Ability to obtain a flagger card within 6 months
- Knowledge of the five major components of concrete
- Knowledge of the Right of Way Restoration Rules (ROWRR)
- Knowledge of the in-street manual
- Knowledge of cross slopes for sidewalks and ADA Ramps
- Understanding of SDOT Safety Policy.
Work Environment / Physical?Demands:
- Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
- Frequently required to lift objects in excess of 50 pounds.
- Occasionally requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
- Required to work outdoors in all types of weather around moving traffic.
- Current Washington State driver's license.
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:
- Completed NEOGOV online application.
- Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
- Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses.
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 full salary range for this position is $47.73 - $51.58 per hour.
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
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 is provided on request.
The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
Salary : $48 - $52