Laborer Group 4

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 perform manual labor on construction sites, preparing the area for excavation work, digging trenches, installing shoring and assisting with various tasks related to earthwork and site preparation, often involving heavy machinery and pneumatic tools.
• You will work performing preventative and corrective maintenance on facility buildings, grounds, roofs and piers. 
• You will perform excavation projects and support underground utility installations, repairs and maintenance with stormwater systems, treatment systems and structures, piping, ditches, catch basins and assist with digging, backfilling, removing and installing asphalt.
• You will demonstrate the ability to pour concrete to grade and finish.
• You will install and repair various types of fence and gates. 
• 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.  
• 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 support other tasks as needed to help the crews when other work arises within the field.

• Experienced – You completed an approved Laborer apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Educated – You possess a High School Diploma or GED. 
• Desired – We hope you have underground utility experience.
• 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.
• Knowledgeable – You have an extensive experience excavation, underground utilities installations, concrete, asphalt, fence and gate installation and facility maintenance. 
• 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. 
• 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.