Flagger/Laborer - Road Operations

The salary range for this position is $3,927.00 - $4,866.00 monthly.

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for two (2) Flagger/Laborers to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Road Operations team. The successful candidate will perform traffic control within work sites for maintenance and construction projects. Flagger/Laborers operate assigned equipment and perform other general labor duties.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Controls traffic by flagging to guide traffic through work areas and explains to public in a courteous and professional manner the reasons for the job being performed.
• Exercises good safety procedures and practices.
• Drives vehicles up to one ton and operates a variety of equipment including, but not limited to:
  • Weed eater

  • Airless sprayer

  • PM (Button) applicator

  • Propane torch

  • Portable compactor

  • Hand tools

  • Portable brush cleaner

  • Pressure washer
• Performs manual labor, including heavy lifting and shoveling.
• Assists crews with vegetation, drainage, traffic, new sign and base installation, and surfacing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment - Will perform the majority of duties outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Physical effort is required due to heavy lifting, potentially in excess of 50 lbs.
• Schedule - A regular full-time workweek shall normally consist of forty (40) hours within a seven (7) day period. The schedule may consist of eight (8), nine (9), or ten (10) hours of actual time worked or compensated per a twenty-four (24) hour period. Other schedules may be established with notice.
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings. Travel to worksites may be required.
Customer Interactions - Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public.

WHO WE ARE:

The Thurston County Public Works Department , located in Olympia, Washington, is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community. Our mission is to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, we bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, we are always ready to respond to community needs, and we are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks.

Our Core Values:

• Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Customer Service - We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
• Innovation - We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
• Safety - We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Teamwork - We work together toward achieving a common recognized end.

Mission - To provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.

Vision - The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays .
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA ) : Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program that allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmers markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com .

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of construction related experience.
• Must have valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Must possess a Washington Traffic Flagging Card or obtain one within six (6) months of employment.
• Must hold a valid First Aid Card (or obtain within 3 months of employment).
• Any demonstrated combination of experience, training and education which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform labor intensive tasks for extended periods under unfavorable weather conditions and safely operate tools and equipment.
Experience in roadway maintenance, highway or building construction that directly involves the skills required to operate machinery, small tools, power tools, vehicles or equipment.

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DESIRED SKILLS:

• Able to work varying schedules and will work overtime as needed.
• Works cooperatively with other crew members.
• Able to read and interpret written instructions and documents.
• Follows oral instructions.
• Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Able to do heavy lifting in excess of 50 lbs.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact Tyson Null, Road Operations Supervisor, at 360-867-2386 or Tyson.null@co.thurston.wa.us

This position is:

• Represented by a Union
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Eligible for benefits
• Covered by the Thurston County Fit for Work policy and will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing, and all other requirements of the policy.

Items required for consideration:

• Application

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.