Temporary Laborer (Open Until Filled, First Review 02/25/26)

Open Date:  February 11, 2026

Close Date:  Open Until Filled, first review February 25, 2026

Job Title:  Temporary Laborer

Salary:  $27.56/hour – 40 hours/week

View full job posting here, Temporary Laborer

Recruitment Description: 

The City of Ellensburg is accepting applications for temporary laborer to fill several vacancies.  Employees in this classification perform various tasks related to the respective division duties and will be performed under the direction of the division foreperson. 

Employment will be 40 hours per week and will vary from a few weeks up to six months and is contingent upon satisfactory performance of assigned duties.  Some of the positions that begin in street may be transferred into the water division.  Parks Maintenance positions will be required to work on weekends. 

These are temporary, non-benefited positions except for earning paid sick leave at a rate of one (1) hour for every paid forty (40) hours worked.  Employees are eligible to begin using accrued paid sick leave on the ninetieth (90th) calendar day after the commencement of his/her employment.  Positions are eligible for membership under the Washington State Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). 

First review of applications will be February 25, 2026, and anticipated start date for several of the positions will be the first part of March.  This is not the posting for our temporary student laborer positions.  Therefore, please do not apply with this posting if you are interested in the student positions.

Represented by Teamsters Local Union #760. 

CORE VALUES:

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire. Valid Washington State Driver’s License and insurable driving record.  Experience with motorized vehicles and equipment including but not limited to cars, pickup truck, utility truck, small tractors, asphalt roller, plate compactor, chainsaw, airless paint machine, weed cutter, common hand and power tools.  Current flagger and first aid certification desirable.