Equipment Operator
- Summary
Do you enjoy working outside with heavy equipment? How about working in a team setting to contribute to something important and meaningful?
The Road Services Division in King County's Department of Local Services is currently recruiting for the position of Equipment Operator to protect and preserve the public's investment in its roadway infrastructure and facilitate safe travel.
This recruitment process will create an eligibility list that will be used to fill career service, special duty assignments, seasonal short term temporary and/or term limited temporary Equipment Operator positions.
Questions? please contact Madeline Canning-Kaplan, Sr. Human Resources Analyst, at 206.477.3721, or email madeline.canning-kaplan@kingcounty.gov.- Job Duties
The Equipment Operator position is skilled work, requiring the operation of heavy road maintenance equipment with complex controls, in a safe and efficient manner. At a minimum, duties will include:
- Inspect assigned vehicles and perform minor preventative maintenance and associated manual tasks to correct safety problems as necessary.
- Determine safe and efficient methods for operation of all County equipment.
- Safely operate backhoe, trackhoe, grader, road brooms, slope mowers, roller, and dozer in the maintenance and construction of roads, road right-of-way, and other public facilities.
- Safely operate a grader (weighing over ten tons) in the repair and maintenance of roads, shoulders, and other roadway features.
- Safely operate front-end loaders with bucket size of two and one-half to four yards.
- Respond courteously to general public.
- Perform a variety of manual tasks requiring the use of hand tools and hand held power tools as required.
- May be requested to work down in the event of emergencies, equipment failures and repairs, or as needed onsite.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Possession of a valid WA State Driver's License and a CDL Class B license by the time of hire
- Ability to operate a backhoe, trackhoe, front-end loader, rollers, slope mower, broom truck, dozer, and grader
- Knowledge of road building materials
- Knowledge of basic survey principles
- Knowledge of and ability to apply construction safety principles and practices at all times
- Knowledge of federal, state, county and local environmental regulations related to the operating heavy equipment
- Knowledge of traffic control methods
- Basic knowledge of blueprints, plans and specifications
- Ability to effectively serve on a team that contributes to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued
- Ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness
- Communications skills
- Customer service skills
- Basic mathematics skills
- Defensive driving skills
- Skill and mechanical aptitude in use and care of tools and equipment
- Familiarity with and skill in using small hand tools
- Skill in operating equipment in high-density traffic under adverse weather conditions
- Reading various road maps
- Ability to work independently and in team environment
- Ability to have predictable and reliable attendance
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Equipment operator experience related to road construction and maintenance
- Possession of a valid Washington State Flagging Certificate, valid CPR and First Aid certifications.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S):
- Must have valid Class B Commercial Driver's License from the state of Washington at the time of hire.
- A copy of valid medical card will be required to be submitted at time of hire.
- As a condition of employment for jobs in this classification, as required by federal regulations, the applicant selected must submit to drug testing and test negative for presence of controlled substances; sign a Consent Form for release of Information for each employer for the past three (3) years; and successfully pass a background check for Alcohol and Controlled Substances testing, and a CDL background information check. The selected candidate will be required to pass a physical examination prior to employment, which may include an x-ray of the lower back and audiogram.
- Equipment Operators hired to work out of our Vashon Island pit must reside on Vashon or Maury Island upon passing probation. Equipment Operators hired to work out of Skykomish pit must reside within 45 minutes of the worksite upon passing probation.
- Supplemental Information
Ready to apply?!
This position is open to all qualified candidates. In order to be considered, you must complete a King County Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Following our review of applications, competitive candidates will be invited for an interview and skills assessment to demonstrating the ability to operate heavy equipment to include a loader, grader, and backhoe.
Interviews and testing are anticipated to be held the week of September 16, 2019.
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.
WORK LOCATION: Our Equipment Operators work out of multiple locations including our main headquarters in Renton, and other Division Maintenance locations such as Black Diamond, Redmond, Vashon and Skykomish.
WORK SCHEDULE: Our Maintenance Section's work schedule is Monday – Friday; 8hr/day, 40hr/week (4/10 schedule in the summer). This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Working after-hours, weekends, and holidays may be required in emergency circumstances, such as during inclement weather, business demand, and on special projects.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification will be represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 302. Please note: $1.00 per hour will be deducted from the hourly wage, which is paid directly to the IUOE – Local 302 Pension Trust on your behalf.
ABOUT KING COUNTY
As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King Jr, one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; taken together, Unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office with a Community Service Area group, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all of the unincorporated areas.
The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. The Division is responsible for 1,500 miles of road and 182 bridges, 5.7 million feet of drainage ditches, over 44,000 traffic control signs, 78 traffic signals, and 50 traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Do you possess a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) from Washington State or another state with the ability to obtain a valid Washington State Class B CDL upon start date?
- Yes
- No
02Please provide your driver's license information including State and Number. As part of the application screening, your license will be verified with the Department of Licensing.03If you answered "no" to question #1, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Washington State CDL by the time of hire?- Yes
- No
04Please select from the list below, the equipment you have operating experience with (PLEASE NOTE: your application materials must detail your experience with the pieces of equipment you select).- Loader
- Backhoe
- Trackhoe
- Roller
- Slope Mower
- Mobile Broom
- Dozer
- Road Grader
- None of the above
05How many years of work experience do you have as an Equipment Operator in the road maintenance or construction industry? (PLEASE NOTE: your application materials should include detail about your experience as an equipment operator)- no experience
- less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- more than 2 years
06How many years of work experience do you have in the road maintenance or construction industry?- no experience
- less than 1 year
- 1 - 2 years
- more than 2 years
07Do you currently possess a valid Washington State Flagging Certificate?- Yes
- No
08Please feel free to provide any additional information related to your interest in the Equipment Operator position.Required Question