What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS FTAA Equipment Operator 2 position at State of Washington?
DSHS FTAA Equipment Operator 2
We are hiring for an Equipment Operator 2 to join our hard-working Maintenance and Operations Division (MOD) team in Medical Lake, WA.
In this role, you will operate construction and earth moving equipment identified on the Equipment Operator Class B and Class C lists at Eastern State Hospital, Lakeland Village, Pinelodge and other surrounding DSHS property.
Some of what you’ll do:
What we’re looking for:
Who should apply?
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Please contacts vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference #02966.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security" on your website and on printed materials.
We are hiring for an Equipment Operator 2 to join our hard-working Maintenance and Operations Division (MOD) team in Medical Lake, WA.
In this role, you will operate construction and earth moving equipment identified on the Equipment Operator Class B and Class C lists at Eastern State Hospital, Lakeland Village, Pinelodge and other surrounding DSHS property.
Some of what you’ll do:
- Operate road equipment used in construction; snow removal of streets, roads, parking lots, and similar maintenance activities.
- Operate loaders, backhoes and loading booms to lift, move or place material or supplies.
- Operate dump trucks with trailers for the hauling of equipment, keep equipment in good working order, make emergency adjustments, greases, oils, services, and make minor repairs to equipment and vehicles.
- Maintain records of equipment use fuel and oil consumption.
- Performs a variety of cleanup and/or maintenance work during periods of severe inclement weather or during breaks between projects.
- Ensure that the facilities are repaired and maintained to meet required operation and regulatory standards.
- Assure adherence of Safety rules and precautions.
- Perform daily garbage service.
- Operate trucks with or without trailer (28,000 to 72,000 Gross Vehicle Weight).
What we’re looking for:
- 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.
- An unrestricted motor vehicle operator’s license with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Who should apply?
- Those with three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment including operation of bulldozers, graders, excavators, 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.
- Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Please contacts vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference #02966.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security" on your website and on printed materials.
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