Equipment Operator

Job Description

Application and Benefit Information: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/masoncountywa

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR – BELFAIR LOCATION

Description

Equipment Operator is a road maintenance position. Individuals operate a variety of road machinery and perform miscellaneous labor in support of construction, maintenance, or repair of county roads, bridges, drainage systems, traffic or road signs, and engineering projects. Capable of working independently and in a group setting during normal work hours and during callouts. Positions is subject to and expected to be available for call-out 24-7 for emergency response to a variety of road related occurrences.

This position requires a Class A CDL.  Applicants are required to submit a Driver’s Abstract from the Department of  Licensing for review.  WA State Licensing DOL – Request Driving Record

This recruitment is open until filled, application review in ongoing. Submit your application materials as soon as possible as this recruitment may be closed at any time.

Examples of Duties

Operates graders, brush cutters, backhoes, dozers, loaders, ditching equipment, tractor brooms, and other kinds of road machinery
Operators are required to inspect and maintain their assigned machinery including fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, greasing needs, and tighten bolts, etc.
Performs tasks common to road maintenance work such as: traffic control flagging, operation and minor maintenance of road machinery, lifting and moving signs and barricades, asphalt patching, brush cutting and removal, guardrail or fence repair, jetting of culverts and similar activities, installing and adjusting tire chains.
Other physical labor may include but not be limited to: Tree falling and cutting, cleaning culvert ends by hand, dismantling beaver dams, hand brushing, operating and feeding the chipper, removal of dead animals from the right-of-way, cleaning equipment and trucks, assisting mechanics in the shop, assisting with shop clean-up or inventory, and other labor-intensive jobs.
Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
Shows initiative in performing job functions
Performs related work as required
May be required to operate snowplow and sanding trucks during winter storm emergencies
May be assigned the application of deicing during winter operations
May be temporarily assigned to drive a truck and/or to assist Sign Technicians in pavement marking operations, posthole digging and sign placement, and similar activities
May be assigned to the operation of the oil distributors and herbicide operations, applying herbicides to road shoulders, assignment to these operations will be made following appropriate training.

Knowledge of:
Practices and procedures related to road construction or maintenance
Basic mathematics

Ability to:
Establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers, supervision, and the general public
Operate heavy construction equipment, large trucks, and power tools
Work effectively without direct supervision
Comply with Washington State Motor Vehicle Laws

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Two (2) years of experience in road construction or heavy equipment operation
Experience working with survey stakes, blueprints, and specifications is preferred

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Washington State Class A, CDL with endorsement N for tank trailers
First-Aid / CPR Card
Flaggers Card
Maintenance of current skills, good driving record, and additional training as needed

Supplemental Information

This position is represented by Operator Engineers Local 302 in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Teamsters Local No. 252, Operating Engineers Local 302 and Mason County Public Works.

Clothing Allowance: $200.00 paid annually

Sick and Vacation Leave: 96 hours of Vacation for the 1st-3rd years of employment and 96 hours of sick leave

Holidays: 12 Recognized Holidays (if an employee works on a holiday, they will be paid double time plus holiday pay) and 2 annual Floating (personal) Holidays

Pension: Employer paid; the County contributes $2.00 an hour for every hour worked.

Medical: $103.30 a month for employee and qualifying dependents, including a 3 month disability waiver and weekly time loss compensation

Dental and Vision:  Employer paid with no additional cost for qualifying dependents

Life / AD&D: Employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance

Longevity: The County provides additional monthly compensation to recognize continuous length of service beginning the 6th year of service

Reimbursement:  CDL Physical and CDL Endorsement