Laborer

Position Description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking multiple Laborer to provide routine manual labor at both of SPU's transfer stations. These positions provide customer focused service to all City residents and business operators who use the transfer stations.

The successful candidate may report to either of the city's transfer stations: the North Transfer Station (1350 North 34th Street) and the South Transfer Station (130 South Kenyon St).

Interested? Apply now!

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility whose mission is to foster healthy people, environment, and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Routine manual labor in garbage, yard waste, and recycling
• Provide general cleanliness activities on concrete and grass areas
• Provide a significant safety role for equipment operators, staff, and customers by assessing the items disposed of by customers and controlling traffic flow
• Greet customers, answer questions and direct traffic within the Tipping floor.
  
  

Qualifications

Experience: Ability to perform general laboring/manual work, good physical condition, and the ability to work with hand and power tools is required.

Licensing, Certifications And Other Requirements

• Current Washington State driver’s license, and a WA State Driving Record will be required for those interviewing.
• SPU’s safety program requires a pre-employment medical assessment as a condition of employment in this position.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of outdoor cleaning and maintenance
• Skid Steer and/or forklift experience, high lift
• Excellent communication skills, customer service skills and safety awareness; ability to take initiative and make efficient use of time; ability to work effectively on a team; ability to be flexible and open to changing work conditions and priorities
• Excellent customer service skills and safety awareness
• Good work attendance history
  
  

Additional Information

If you have any questions about this hiring process, please contact Danielle Sheridan via danielle.sheridan@seattle.gov.

This position has a pay range of $31.97 - $33.98 per hour.

Working Environment/Physical Demands

• Finalist required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to lift objects weighing 50 pounds. May occasionally be required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Occasionally requires handling or working with toxic/hazardous substances.
• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to perform general laboring/manual work which includes cleaning equipment and facilities; must be in good physical condition as this position will require the ability to lift 50 pounds, and may occasionally lift more than 50 pounds
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, and work with hand and power tools and small equipment such as backpack blowers, shovels, rakes, power washer, broom and skid steer loader (eg. Bobcat).
  
  

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.

Application Requirement(s)

• A full City of Seattle online application
• A resume describing your skills and experience related to this position
• Candidates submitting an Incomplete Application Package will NOT be considered**
  
  

Pre-Employment/Pre-Placement Requirements

• If you are selected to advance in this hiring process, you may be asked to acquire a Full Washington Drivers Abstract from the Department of Licensing. Please do not provide until requested.
• SPU’s safety program requires a pre-employment medical assessment as a condition of employment in this position.
  
  

Background Check For The Selected Candidate

• This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
  
  

Who May Apply

• The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified 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 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