Published date: March 10, 2026
Job Title: Traffic Worker I, II, III – PW Seasonal (3/6-Month)
Organization: City of Bellingham
Address: Bellingham, Washington
Job Website Link: http://www.cob.org/employment
Short Description:
This series performs progressively responsible manual and semi skilled labor in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation and repair of traffic control devices such as traffic signal and street lighting systems, school zone and crosswalk warning systems, regulatory roadway signs and markings and parking control equipment. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment including lift trucks and excavation equipment for installation of pole bases and conduit. May be called out for emergency work. Attention to safety and protection of personnel and equipment is integral to the work.
The Public Works Department currently has the following vacancy for 2026:
Traffic Worker I, II, III – 3-Month seasonal: 1 position (Season runs 5/11/2026 – 8/14/2026)
Traffic Worker I, II, III – 6-Month seasonal: 1 position (Season runs 4/27/2026 – 10/23/2026)
Job Category: Full time
Job Type: Seasonal Recurring Positions (3-4mo, 6 mo)
Job Ref. Code: 26-TW I, II, III Seasonal
Salary and Benefits Information: TW1 starts at $29.90, TWII starts at $31.69, TWIII starts at $33.59
Full Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
This series performs progressively responsible manual and semi skilled labor in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation and repair of traffic control devices such as traffic signal and street lighting systems, school zone and crosswalk warning systems, regulatory roadway signs and markings and parking control equipment. Operates hand and power tools and motorized equipment including lift trucks and excavation equipment for installation of pole bases and conduit. May be called out for emergency work. Attention to safety and protection of personnel and equipment is integral to the work.
The Public Works Department currently has the following vacancy for 2026:
Traffic Worker I, II, III – 3-Month seasonal: 1 position (Season runs 5/11/2026 – 8/14/2026)
Traffic Worker I, II, III – 6-Month seasonal: 1 position (Season runs 4/27/2026 – 10/23/2026)
Salary Information:
Employees receive step increases on completion of 2080 hours in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy.
Traffic Worker I will start at Step 1 ($29.90/hour) for full time positions. The full hourly range for this position is $29.90/hour- $39.01/hour.
Traffic Worker II will start at Step 1 ($31.69/hour) for full time positions. The full hourly range for this position is $31.69/hour- $41.35/hour.
Traffic Worker III will start at Step 1 ($33.59/hour) for full time positions. The full hourly range for this position is $33.59/hour- $43.83/hour.
At the City of Bellingham, we offer the following benefits that help you thrive in both your career and personal life.
Benefit Information:
Three-Month Seasonal Positions:
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked.
This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law.
Six-Month Seasonal Positions:
1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
Upon union eligibility, paid holidays during employment period
This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law.
This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis. You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Depending on the unit to which assigned:
Performs basic tasks and assists with more complex tasks associated with the installation, maintenance and repair of traffic signal equipment, street lighting, parking controls and roadway signs and markings. Operates a boom and bucket truck and electronic test equipment.
Installs and maintains parking control equipment including parking meters and pay stations, electric vehicle charging stations, meter posts, signage and protective bollards. Tracks and records information about changes made to parking control equipment locations or time limits; reports changes to GIS/Technical Services staff for update/maintenance of GIS meter map system.
Collects parking revenue from meters and pay stations; maintains and secures equipment keys and portable data programming and retrieval devices; removes cash and coin revenue from parking control equipment in accordance with designated routes, schedules and performs security protocols. Downloads collection information into handheld units and transfers to meter database; delivers revenue to bank; completes deposit paperwork and returns deposit materials to parking office and/or the City Finance Department.
Assists and participates in the preparation and manufacture of traffic, directional and informational City signs.
Uses hand tools, 16 lb. sledgehammer, and operates drills, roto-hammers, propane torches, trimmers, grinders, man-lifts, bucket trucks and boom trucks.
Sets up temporary traffic control devices including cones, barricades, flags, variable message signs and performs other safety-related duties.
Logs information, completes work orders and paperwork as necessary.
ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:
Performs other manual labor within the scope of the classification.
Participates in job-related training.
May occasionally perform minor electrical work.
To apply online go to:http://www.cob.org/employment