Description
Title- Heavy Equipment Operator
Classification- Maintenance Mechanic 3 (MM3)
Job Status- Full-Time / Permanent
WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP) Lacey Construction Shop
Duty Station- Lacey Washington Thurston County
Please Note- This position requires a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at the time of application.
Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!
Restoration Project Photo Credit : WDFW
Join our team at the Capital and Asset Management Program where we provide essential engineering construction and maintenance services to support the agencys facilities infrastructure and ecosystems.
With your expertise in operating heavy machinery you will skillfully maneuver machinery around sensitive utilities and structures while providing support to projects.
Drawing on your knowledge of ground construction youll contribute to efforts such as maintaining gravel roads fish transport pipeline repairs and replacements sediment removal at hatchery intake structures and even bridge installations of up to 60 feet.
Your work will directly support wildlife fisheries and the public while helping the Department achieve its goals.
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Heavy Equipment Operator will
Operate Heavy Equipment :
Excavators of various sizes.
Truck Driving :
Fish Transport :
Plumbing :
Equipment Repair and Fabrication :
WORKING CONDITIONS :
Work Setting including hazards :
Schedule :
Typically Monday-Thursday 6 : 00 A.M. 4 : 30 P.M. Work additional hours as needed / requested. 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 powered motors automotive equipment trailers trucks and other equipment.
Customer Interactions :
Frequent interactions varying between Federal Local Inter-Agency and Intra-Agency customers and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Required Qualifications :
Option 1 :
AND
Please Note : Experience may be gained concurrently.
Option 2 :
AND
In addition to the required two (2) options noted above the successful candidate must also have the following :
Ability to :
Knowledge of :
Certifications / Licenses :
Preferred Qualifications :
In addition to the required qualifications our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following :
Include the items below with your application materials :
Supplemental Information
In addition to pay and other special employee programs there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the Benefits tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
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 : 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.
Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice :
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit please do the following :
Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer
As part of WDFWs 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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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 5398 - 6259
Heavy Equipment Mechanic • Lacey, Washington, USA