Traffic Engineering - Traffic Management Center Seasonal Day Laborer

Salary: $26.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Location : Everett, WA

Job Type: Day Laborer

Job Number: L26010

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 03/12/2026

Nature of Work

TRAFFIC ENGINEERING - TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER

SEASONAL DAY LABORER

$26.00 - 28.00/hour

The City of Everett is accepting applications for one seasonal Traffic Engineering Seasonal Day Laborer position in Public Works. This employment is temporary (up to 14 weeks in duration). These positions are not provided with City of Everett benefits.

NATURE OF WORK

Traffic Engineering Day Laborers will perform basic duties including data collection and input, engineering studies, and support of traffic design and operations engineering for the City of Everett. An employee will perform a combination of indoor and outdoor tasks and will be assigned a Traffic Engineer and Traffic Technician who will provide training and professional direction

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is up to 40 hours per week.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

Update GIS traffic data layers and add GIS asset information to Cityworks asset management software.

Traffic operations field investigation and measurements for traffic engineering studies.

Nighttime street sign reflectivity evaluation and development of sign purchase.

Crash data and traffic volume compilation for adjusting traffic signal timing.

Citywide turning movement counts and tube counts and compiling statistical data including traffic volume, vehicle classification, and vehicle speed.

Development and review of site-specific traffic control plans for maintenance operations.

Data entry and computations in spreadsheets and custom databases.

Records/plans digitizing and filing of updated traffic counts data, traffic signal timing and traffic plans.

Perform other related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of general office practices and procedures and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to apply guidelines to recurring operational and safety requirements.

Ability to proficiently operate computers and other office equipment and adapt to new equipment and software programs.

Ability to follow safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, sturdy footwear, operating a City vehicle, working in and around vehicular traffic, and other safety measures directed by the City's safety official.

Ability and willingness to be punctual and dependable, and to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.

Ability to follow City of Everett safety plans.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Possession of, or be able to obtain prior to appointment, a valid Washington State Driver's License.

Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Flagging Card (City provided training class available).

Prior to employment, must submit a motor vehicle driving record abstract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application materials may be accessed via Completed application must be submitted through the City's online application system until the position is filled.

FILING OPENS: March 12, 2026

FILING CLOSES: Open until filled

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of work, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee and the ability to work regularly is a requirement for continued employment.

Day Laborer positions are not entitled to any benefits (including, but not limited to, vacation, sick leave, or insurance), except as required by applicable law or collective bargaining agreement.