Laborer Jobs

Laborer

As a skilled laborer you will perform manual work, alone or as part of crew, assisting equipment operations and inspections to assess, clean, maintain, and repair infrastructure.

• You will demonstrate the ability to pour concrete and finish to grade.
• You will perform excavation projects and support underground utility installations.
• You will assist with stormwater system repairs and maintenance, including storm drain structures, piping and ditches, catch basins, and treatment systems, and assist with digging, backfilling and asphalt work.
• You will install and repair various types of fence and gates.
• You will work in facilities maintenance performing preventative maintenance on building, grounds, and piers.
• You will support other tasks as needed to help the crews when other work arises within the field.
• You will work from heights on roofs and in manlifts to clean, repair and install different types of roofing.
• You will maintain a safe work area for the work crew and public, to include but not limited to cones, barricades, and warning devices that directs traffic at work sites.

• Safety Conscious – You are knowledgeable in Construction Safety best practices, particularly when digging around live utilities. You keep an eye out for various hazards and immediately correct unsafe conditions.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Experienced – You completed an approved Laborer apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable – You have an extensive experience in facility maintenance, excavation, underground utilities installations, concrete, asphalt, fence and gate installation and repair and roofing installation and repair.
• Customer Focused – You have a strong customer service mindset with both internal and external customers, modeling that behavior for the rest of the team and deliver excellent service under pressure during stressful/emergency situations.
• Educated – You possess a High School Diploma or GED.

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment.
• Work Environment – You will generally work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. You may be exposed to areas of high noise, various hazardous materials, work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
• Union Representation – This position is represented by Laborers union, Local 242.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Overtime Eligible – You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.
• COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement – Effective, November 15, 2021, the Port of Seattle will require that at the time of hire, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be able to provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination status, as part of the hiring process. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the Port of Seattle. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Prior to employment, candidates may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work from home.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.