Asphalt Paving Crew Chief, Assistant at City of Seattle, WA
City of Seattle, WA · Seattle, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Seattle
About the Department
Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people, we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone together!
Position Overview:
This position reports directly to the Asphalt Paving Crew Chief and is responsible for leading multiple paving crews and assisting in the management of various paving projects. The role requires hands-on experience and a strong practical knowledge of all aspects of asphalt paving, particularly in managing large-scale or complex projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, coordination skills, and a deep understanding of the city best practices to ensure high-quality project execution.
Position Duties
•Trains laborers and Asphalt Rakes in performance of job duties.
• Assists Crew Chief in planning large projects.
•Assists the Crew Chief by helping in the office with Crew Chief responsibilities.
•Evaluates new equipment to determine if it meets departmental needs.
•Sets up traffic control at worksite in accordance with safety policies and practices.
•Distributes, rakes, tamps, and soothes asphaltic materials on large and complex jobs.
•Performs large and difficult asphalt raking jobs where drainage is critical.
•Assigns jobs to members of the paving crew and checks and corrects the work of the paving crew.
•Determines mix needed to complete job and orders from vendor.
•Determines proper screed adjustment on spreader when paving streets.
•Uses jackhammer, compressor, extruder, ground pounder, and related equipment as needed.
•Repairs utility cuts (water, gas, City Light, and private contractors) by removing temporary material and replacing with permanent hot asphaltic material.
•Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of asphalt operations experience.
Orequivalent in any type of construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, repair, material transportation or materials application work, the ability to effectively operate an electronically controlled paving screed and supervisory experience.
Desired Qualifications:
• Two years of experience supervising crew members
• Knowledge on leading an asphalt crew
• Experience in heavy equipment such as paver
• Experience on job site safety
• Experience working asphalt raking jobs, laying out major paving programs
• Knowledgeable equipment such as paver and variety of different sides rollers.
License, Certification, and Other Requirements
•A valid State of Washington Driver's License or alternative mobility may be required.
Other Qualifications
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
1.Completed NEOGOV online application.
2.Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3.Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
4.Supplemental questionnaire responses.
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process.
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.
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.
The full salary range for this position is $44.44 - $48.12 per hour.
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
Who May Apply: This position is open to all 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 Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.
The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
