- Description
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FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
Equipment Operator 2 *04328-21
Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP)
Lacey Construction Shop
6420 Carpenter Road. SE
Lacey, Washington 98503
Picture yourself, assisting in stocking lakes with hatchery raised fish for recreational opportunities.
Strong candidates are hard-working, result-oriented and can accurately identify issues and provide solutions to construction needs.
Our ideal candidate is a team player who respects and values the opinions of others, creating an inclusive team environment where every member feels they contribute to the project.
We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated skill representing WDFW values of professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, and respect.
The Capital and Asset Management Program mission is to serve the Department by delivering technical and professional engineering, construction, and maintenance to sustain facilities, infrastructure, and ecosystems under the Department’s care. Performance of the job duties and responsibilities result in assisting the customer programs in their efforts to accomplish Department goals.
The incumbent in this position provides skilled operation of all types of heavy construction equipment in the construction, demolition and restoration of state lands, structures and facilities and wildlife habitat. In addition to general construction needs, this position is responsible for the successful transportation of live fish from hatchery facilities to identified bodies of water or other fish rearing facilities.
- Duties
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KEY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Heavy Equipment Operation
Tasks include:
Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
Operate construction and earth moving equipment such as, but not limited to:
- Wheel loaders more than 80 net flywheel horsepower.
- Dozers having 80 or more net flywheel horsepower.
- Rubber tired loader/backhoe combination 51 net flywheel horsepower or more.
- Excavators having more than 30 net flywheel horsepower.
Operates construction related equipment to move dirt, rock, equipment and materials, clear land, dig ditches, remove debris and sediment, and build roadbeds.
Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored on jobsite.
Maintain and assist with repair of heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers.
Interprets blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
Use laser level and regular level for grades and elevations of cuts and fill.
Material Hauling / Fish Transport
Tasks include:
Operates heavy trucks and related equipment to move dirt, rock, equipment, and other materials for the purpose of clearing land, digging ditches, removing debris, and building roadbeds.
Such heavy trucks include, but are not limited to:
- Semi-tractor/trailer, tanker, low boy combination exceeding 80,000 gross combination weight.
- Truck or semi-tractor/trailer combinations more than 54,000 gross combination weight
Performs daily safety and maintenance checks.
Maintains and assists with the repairs to trucks and trailers.
Operates water tankers up to 6000 gallons to safely transport live fish statewide.
Physical Labor on Construction and Maintenance Projects
Tasks include:
Performs various general manual labors that support various trades.
Digs and back fills ditches and trenches; cuts and removes wood debris; and assists with grounds restoration.
Loads, unloads, and moves supplies, materials, or equipment to and from work site.
Assists with the preparation of new construction and maintenance of facilities, structures, and land statewide.
Operate hand and power tools.
Ability to perform light acetylene and stick welding tasks (portable or otherwise).
Operate drill press, grinders, and hand operated power compactors
Miscellaneous Construction Activities
Tasks include:
Assists in the repair or alteration of buildings, sheds, concrete forms, and other structures as needed.
Assists in the installation, maintenance and repair of pipes, valves, and gates.
Assists in disassembling valves, replacing worn parts, and reassembling them.
Miscellaneous
Tasks include:
Keeps a daily log of tasks.
Submits travel vouchers, annual/sick leave requests and timesheets.
Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Setting, including hazards:
- Duties are performed on construction sites (Hatcheries and Wildlife areas).
- Work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or snow.
- Work in rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces in all types of weather conditions.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, push, pull and lifts 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project site.
- Some tasks will involve sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Schedule:
- Typically, Monday – Thursday – 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Working overtime as needed.
- This will include overnight stays and evening and weekend work.
Travel Requirements:
- Travel is required. 60-80% depending on the season.
Tools & 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/or powered motors.
- Heavy Equipment:
- Wheel loaders more than 80 net flywheel horsepower.
- Dozers having 80 or more net flywheel horsepower.
- Rubber tired loader/backhoe combination 51 net flywheel horsepower or more.
- Excavators having more than 30 net flywheel horsepower.
- Trailers:
- Semi-tractor/trailer, tanker, low boy combination exceeding 80,000 gross combination weight.
- Truck or semi-tractor/trailer combinations more than 54,000 gross combination weight
Customer Interactions:
- Frequent interactions varying between Federal, Local/State agencies and Inter-Agency customers and vendors.
Certifications/License:
- A valid driver’s license.
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) endorsement with current Medical Examiner’s Certificate. (Incumbent will have 6-months to obtain a Tanker Endorsement).
- Boom Truck Certification (can be obtained after employment).
- First Aid and CPR Certification (can be obtained after employment).
NOTE:
As a condition of employment for this job and in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Rules and the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, the selected candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing as well as queries for any violations of drug and alcohol regulations during prior employment and through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Clearinghouse. Candidates will be disqualified for employment if they refuse to submit to/or fail this pre-employment testing or refuse to provide consent for violations queries. Subsequent to employment, employees in this job will be subjected to ongoing random drug/alcohol testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty and follow-up testing as well as an annual query of the Clearinghouse.
- Qualifications
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
AND
- Three (3) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment including operation of bulldozers, graders, excavators, loaders, backhoes, cranes, or similar equipment; or, full journey status as a Heavy Equipment Operator by work experience, vocational or trade school apprenticeship program, or any combination of the above.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license that is recognized in Washington State and acceptable driving record.
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) endorsement with current Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
- Tanker Endorsement (can be obtained after employment).
Job Knowledge and Experience:
- Knowledge of rules of safe operation of equipment; state motor vehicle laws; materials used in servicing and maintaining heavy equipment; 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; operate laser level or other surveying equipment; use and care for hand and power tools with reasonable degree of skill ; follow oral and written instructions; follow State and Agency policies, procedures and guidelines; keep simple records; work to grade; meet production standards, deadlines and schedules, balancing each appropriately to produce high quality work and informing supervisor or other of problems, identifying issues and alternative solutions; have reliable and punctual work attendance.
- Ability to: safely and confidently operate all types of state motor vehicles, in hazardous weather conditions such as snow and ice, while on mountain passes, highways and roads (both paved and unpaved).
- Supplemental Information
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Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.
In order to successfully apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov 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.
- Respond to all supplemental questions
- Three professional references.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe. We are hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. We have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.
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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 professionalism, accountability, empathy, integrity, service, and respect.
WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.
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).
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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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
- Subject line should include recruitment number, position and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov
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 RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
- Subject line should include recruitment number, position and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov
Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and are encouraged to apply.
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