Equipment Operator - Olympia, United States - State of Washington

Description

NOTE:
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CLASS A CDL AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS A CLASS A CDL, YOU ARE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION.

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT


EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 3 (MM3)

Capital & Asset Management Program (CAMP) - Construction Shop

Lacey, Washington - Thurston County

Come be a part of our team at the Capital and Asset Management Program, where we provide essential engineering, construction, and maintenance services to support the agency's facilities, infrastructure, and ecosystems.

We're looking for someone skilled in operating heavy machinery, who can handle these tools with precision, especially in sensitive areas around utilities and structures.

Your expertise will be crucial as you work on various projects, from maintaining gravel roads to enhancing streams and wetlands.

You'll be involved in tasks like installing log jams, erosion control measures, and more.

Your work will directly impact the maintenance of infrastructure like boat ramps and pipelines, ensuring everything functions smoothly for wildlife and public use.

Restoration project - Photo credit: WDFW

Here is what you will be doing,


Heavy Equipment Operation:

• Provides expert operation of construction and earth moving equipment.
• Proficiently operates laser levels to shoot grades and establish various elevations of a job site, correcting or maintaining grade/elevations.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Reads grading plans and cut and fill stakes.
• Provides subject matter expertise in the recommendations of material and equipment staging, utility location, etc.

Carpentry:

• Demolishes or alters buildings, sheds, concrete forms and other structures from plans, sketches, or instructions.
• Pours and finishes concrete curbs, driveways, walkways, and general pads.
• Prepares the site for installation by removing old signage and prepping the surface for the mounting, construction, and installation of the new signage.
• Prepares the site for installation of forestry type gates, performs in the field fabrication and installation of gates and tieback posts.

Truck Driving:

• Operates vehicles rated at 80,000 Gross Combined Weight (GCW) or more, including semi-tractor/trailer equipment.
• Operates truck with lowboy trailer.
• Operates 12 yd Dump Truck to spread aggregate on road base.
• Directs or participates in loading and unloading equipment, material, or supplies.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicles and trailers to ensure safe operational order and report maintenance or repair issues.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
• Duties are performed at construction sites in the Hatcheries and Wildlife areas, and on occasion in an office setting.
• Hazards include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces, confined and difficult to reach spaces, and in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or snow.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project site.
• Operate motor vehicles in hazardous weather conditions such as snow and ice while on mountain passes, highways, and roads (both paved and unpaved).
• Some tasks will involve working in an office. Office hazards include working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, looking at computer monitor for long periods of time, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
• Schedule:
• 6:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday.
• Work overtime as needed/requested. This may include overnight stays and evening and weekend work.
• Travel Requirements:
• Travel required 60-80% depending on season.
• Tools and Equipment:
• Basic hand tools, power tools such as drills, roto hammers, cut off saws, circular saws, hydraulic punch, metal band saws, welders, cutting torch, plasma cutter, chainsaws, and laser levels.
• Heavy construction equipment such as excavators, graders, backhoes, and dozers.
• Construction vehicles such as pickups, dump and boom trucks and various trailers including flat deck, pup, and low boys.
• Customer Interactions:
• Frequent interactions varying between Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, and Intra-Agency customers and vendors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six (6) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work OR completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade.
• Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, and backhoes.

Note:
Experience can be gained concurrently


PLUS:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and verbal instruction, and order parts, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of:
• Rules of safe operation of equipment
• State motor vehicle laws
• Materials used in servicing and maintaining heavy equipment
• Rules governing operation of state vehicles
• Methods, tools, and materials used in servicing and maintaining heavy equipment.
• Ability to:
• Operate heavy construction equipment in safe and skillful manner
• Make adjustments, and repairs to equipment
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Keep simple records
• Work to grade.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) endorsement with current Medical Examiner's Certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Boom Truck Qualification
• Tanker Endorsement
• CESCL Certification

Please note:
Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT

NOTE:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work.

If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States.

For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:


JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:
Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.

We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency's mission.

We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following: Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types.

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), and an Employee Assistance Program.

UNION -WFSE:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer


VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist - Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:
To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist - MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in

Note:
Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

As part of WDFW's efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.

Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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