PLEASE NOTE
This position is "on-call"; the incumbent will work intermittent and sporadic work shifts with no guarantee of hours. Work may be planned in advance, or with short notice.
Although the position is Open until Filled, applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date is scheduled for June 23, 2020, and thereafter as needed.
CONTRACT RATE
Wages start at $178.16 (8-hour day); $222.70 (10-hr day); $267.24 (12-hr day when you have already worked an 8-hour day in the workweek). There are no employee medical/health benefits associated with this position. *On-call positions, in accordance with the Washington State Paid Sick Leave Law, you will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours actually worked.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, performs traffic control duties for District crews to maintain and direct vehicular traffic through District construction sites using sign, hand, and flag signals. Informs drivers of detour routes through construction work sites.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily.
# EF/SF % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 100% Directs traffic and performs flagging activities as needed in construction work sites, including placing signs, barricades, traffic cones and other warning devices; duties may vary according to job assignment in construction work sites.
2. EF Ongoing Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
3. EF Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
No higher-level education required.
Experience:
Previous construction flagging experience preferred.
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Must provide personal transportation with ability to carry signs.
• Washington State Flagging certification required at hire.
• Must possess or obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within ninety (90) days of employment.
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of and be able to operate and use equipment and transportation necessary as a construction flagger.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk, hear. The employee is frequently required to perform repetitive hand or arm motion. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arm; and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or twist torso. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This 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.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or other protected classifications as defined by law.
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EEO Law Poster (English or Spanish)
EEO Law Poster Supplement (English)
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITIONS
Safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment drug screening. An essential function of this job involves duties which categorize this position as safety-sensitive.