Traffic Worker I, II, III (Parking)

• Traffic Worker I:Startinghourly rate is at Step 1 ($29.90/hour) for full time positions. The full salary range for this position is $29.90/hour - $39.01/hour.
• Traffic Worker II:Startinghourly rate is at Step 1 ($31.69/hour) for full time positions. The full salary range for this position is $31.69/hour - $41.35/hour.
• Traffic Worker III:Startinghourly rate is at Step 1 ($33.59/hour) for full time positions. The full salary range for this position is $33.59/hour - $43.83/hour.

Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures.

At the City of Bellingham, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive in both your career and personal life. Join our team and enjoy the peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are well cared for. Here’s a closer look at the outstanding benefits that come with being part of our team. You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.

• 10 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
• 12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
• 8 hours sick leave accrued monthly
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
• Optional 457 deferred compensation (Retirement Savings Plan) with employer match

Depending on the unit to which assigned:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Assists and participates in the preparation and manufacture of traffic, directional and informational City signs.
5. Uses hand tools, 16 lb. sledgehammer, and operates drills, roto-hammers, propane torches, trimmers, grinders, man-lifts, bucket trucks and boom trucks.
6. Sets up temporary traffic control devices including cones, barricades, flags, variable message signs and performs other safety-related duties.
7. Logs information, completes work orders and paperwork as necessary.

1. Performs other manual labor within the scope of the classification.
2. Participates in job-related training.
3. May occasionally perform minor electrical work.

• Frequently communicate accurate information and ideas with others;
• Frequently move between work sites including travel between indoor and outdoor locations; stoop, bend, climb, occasionally work in confined spaces or from heights;
• Frequently traverse on uneven terrain;
• Frequently move objects up to 50 lbs and occasionally move up to 100 lbs;
• Occasionally operate a computer and other office machinery such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, and fax machine;
• Operate mechanical equipment of varying lengths and widths;
• Hear and see sufficiently to respond in a noisy fast-paced environment while meeting mandated safety standards;
• Operate a motor vehicle.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience or related training using hand and power tools and motorized equipment to perform manual labor required.
• Experience using computers.
• One year of experience in the repair and maintenance of small mechanical and/or electrical systems desirable.
• Specialized training in the repair of electronic devices and related small mechanisms desirable.
• Must secure and maintain the following certifications:
  • IMSA Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification or equivalent certification within one year of hire.

• Two (2) years’ experience as Traffic Worker I, OR three years equivalent experience performing manual and semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance and service work of facilities such as roadway signage, pavement markings, repair of electrical systems or similar.
• Must secure and maintain the following certifications, based on the requirements of the unit to which assigned with in one (1) year of promotion, transfer or placement to Traffic Worker II:
  • Parking Controls:
    • International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) Introduction to Parking, Customer Service and Conflict Resolution (Or equivalent IPMI courses at time completion)
  • Roadway Lighting and Signals:
    • IMSA Roadway Lighting Level I
  • Signs & Markings:
    • IMSA Signs and Pavement Markings Level I

• Four years' experience as a Traffic Worker at the City of Bellingham, OR five years equivalent experience performing manual and semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and service work of facilities such as roadway signage, pavement markings, repair of electrical systems or similar.
• Must secure and maintain the following certifications, based on the requirements of the unit to which assigned, with in one (1) year of promotion, transfer or placement to Traffic Worker III:
  • Parking Controls:
    • Certificate of Completion: Payment Station Software/Hardware Training
  • Roadway Lighting and Signals:
    • IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician Level II
  • Signs & Markings:
    • IMSA Signs Level II, AND
    • IMSA Pavement Markings Level II

• Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.
• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check and child and vulnerable adult abuse records check (See Fair Hiring Practices).
• Valid Washington State driver's license and good driving record. Candidate considered for hire must submit an abstract of his/her driving records for the past three-years;
• Ability to obtain and maintain Flagging/Traffic Control Card within one year of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Card within one year of employment.
• Regular Employees with positions in the Traffic Worker series require the ability to secure a Commercial Driver's License within six months of initial hire and to maintain a valid CDL during length of employment.
• Positions may require Fork Lift Operator's Card within one year of employment.
• Must be able to report to Operations Division for emergency call-out in accordance with bargaining unit agreement.
• Failure to obtain appropriate certifications within established time limits will result in demotion to the lower classification for which qualified, until such time as the required unit certification is achieved.

1. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must provide specific, detailed information so an initial determination can be made regarding your level of qualifications for this position. Applicant status will be updated on or aroundMay 19, 2026.
2. If there are nine (9) or more qualified candidates;
   • Experience and Training Rating: Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will go through an Experience and Training Rating Applicant status will be updated on or around June 3, 2026.
   • The top eight (8) scoring applicants from the Experience and Training Rating will be invited to participate in an Oral Board Interview, tentatively scheduled for June 11, 2026.
3. Applicants will be notified via email of Final Scores & Ranks. The final ranking of the register will be based on total scores for the following:
   • The Experience and Training Rating will be 40% of overall score and Oral Board Interview will be 60% of overall score. Candidates scoring a 60% or higher on the Oral Board Interview will be placed on the eligibility list.

Final candidates will be referred to the department for additional examination, assessment, or test.

This recruitment process will create a Civil Service eligibility register that will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they become available. There is currently 1 full-time vacancy in Public Works.This position is represented by a union.

If you wish to claim Veterans’ Preference Points, please complete the Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration Form and upload it to your application with your DD214.

Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.

Equal Opportunity:

The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.

Fair Hiring Practices

• The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.
• The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.
• The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.
• The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.