Nature of Work

Have you completed coursework and/or have experience in Engineering Technology? If so, apply today to be a part of the Transportation Engineering Team at the City of Bellingham- Public Works!

Associate Transportation Technician performs a variety of tasks to support the Transportation Section of the Public Works Department. Performs traffic counts and gathers traffic-related data; maintains computerized databases for traffic applications; develops or approves traffic control and detour plans for work in the right-of-way; prepares work orders and establishes locations for installation of traffic control devices and signs; and, reviews and approves requests for on-street parking spaces such as bus, taxi, police, disabled and loading zones.

This position will start at Step 1 ($25.96/hour). Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. The current full hourly range for this position is $25.96-$31.90. For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures.

City of Bellingham employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance and long-term disability. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, a medical insurance opt-out program, and access to our employee assistance program. All eligible City employees are enrolled in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension plan. Additionally, employees may elect to participate in the City’s 457 deferred compensation retirement savings plan.

Employees will receive 12 paid holidays in addition to one paid floating holiday each year. Employees accrue 8 hours total of contract and state sick leave per month in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and Washington State Law. At the time of hire, employees will accrue 7.33 hours of vacation per month. Vacation accruals increase based on years of service. Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employee to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

For additional information regarding benefits and compensation information, please visit the following:

• Labor Agreements, Pay Schedules and E-Team Employee Handbook - City of Bellingham (cob.org)
• Employment Benefits - City of Bellingham (cob.org)

Closing Date/Time: 9/10/2024 8:30 am Pacific Time 

To apply online go to: http://www.cob.org/employment

Necessary Special Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver's license and a good driving record. A three-year driving abstract must be submitted at the time of hire.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal conviction and local background check (see Fair Hiring Practices below).

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