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Grant County, WA is Hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator 2 - (134040) Near Royal, WA
Location: Road District 3 - Royal City, Royal City, WA 99357
Department: Public Works
Division: Road District 3
Job Status: Full-Time
Shift: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu.
Hour Per Week: 40
Rate of Pay: $25.88 - $30.45
Position Type: Request for Recruitment
Status: R02 - Active Recruitment - Posted & Advertised
Details: Please refer to "Application Special Instructions."
Position Summary
Heavy Equipment Operators provide skilled labor for Public Works roadway maintenance, roadway repair, and new construction work including truck operations, light equipment operations, multiple equipment operations, bridge crew operator, traffic technician operator, crane operator, new roads construction grader, and machine control operations leader. Heavy equipment operators may be promoted within their existing position, as they perform progressive levels of duties and responsibilities subject to Employer approval.
2 Apprentice Level: Apprentice level operators conduct truck operations to support journey level operators. Apprentices can perform any operator duty once they are trained for the task. Alternatively, they may aid the work of a journey level operator, as an apprentice, for work they are still learning how to conduct.
3 Journey Level: Journey level operators conduct light equipment operations and are skilled to independently perform work in their area of expertise. Journey level operators must provide the training and work experiences of apprentice level operators.
4 Special Operator: Special operators conduct multi equipment operations and are skilled to independently perform work. Duties are often unique and have increased responsibility, specialized knowledge, or high-level equipment skills. Once a special duty is assigned on the organizational chart, department head approval is required to transfer out or make a change in this duty. Special operators provide for the training and work experiences of all operator levels.
5 Lead Operator: Lead operators are leadership or instructor level operator positions. Once a lead operator is assigned on the organizational chart, department head approval is required to transfer out or make a change in this duty. Lead operators conduct multi equipment operations and are skilled to independently perform work in their area of expertise. Lead operators provide training and work experiences of all operator levels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position. Employees must comply with all County and department policies, procedures, WAC's, or other regulatory bodies.
Heavy Equipment Operators may be promoted within their existing position, with progressive levels of duty and responsibility. In addition, Heavy Equipment Operators typically specialize in one or more areas of expertise as they promote. Heavy Equipment Operator areas of expertise include the following:
- Truck Operators (Level 2): Truck operators provide for the operations of trucks including pickups, light trucks, cars, dump trucks, and truck tractor-trailer combinations with a variety of attachments including bottom dumps, auxiliary dump box trailers, liquid tanks and tank trailers, asphalt storage tanks, pavement patchers, lifting booms, snowplows, spreader boxes, compressors, generators, tilt trailers, power brooms, and paint trailers. In addition, truck operators provide skilled labor for hand tools (mechanical, motorized, or pneumatic), routers, crack fillers, pumps, washers, concrete saws, augers, scales, and assistance in operating the chip spreader.
- Light Equipment Operators (Level 3): Light equipment operators provide for the operations of wheel tractors and loaders with bucket capacities of less than 2.5 cubic yards, water wagon/tanks with capacities of 4,000 gallons or more, self-propelled rollers weighting five tons or more, pavement line markers, forklifts, welders, tractor mowers, street sweepers, oil distributor, pug mills, screening plant equipment, weed sprayer, or chip sprayer, and all equipment designated as required for Truck Operations.
- Multi-Equipment Operator (Level 4): Multi equipment operators provide for the operations of the heaviest equipment including backhoes, oil distributors, chip spreaders, crawler tractors with dozer, tractors, and loaders with bucket capacities greater than 3 cubic yards, gradalls, JD160 or larger excavators, graders, combination dump trucks with trailers, and all equipment designated as required for light ·equipment operations. In addition, District Multi Equipment Operators may be called upon to support Bridge Crew Operations.
- Bridge Crew Operator (Level 4): Bridge crew operators provide for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and documentation for all County bridges. Special certification is required to conduct this work. In addition, Bridge Crew Operators may be called upon as multi equipment operators to support District Operations, with approval of the Bridge Supervisor.
- Traffic Technician Operators (Level 4): Traffic Technician Operators provide for all traffic safety operations within County Rights-of-way. This includes inspection, maintenance, repair, and documentation of traffic control systems. In addition, Traffic Technician Operators may be called upon to Support District Snow Removal Operations; but only after district and bridge crew options have been exhausted and after annual safety/route training has been provided. Traffic Technician Operators may volunteer to support district snow removal operations anytime.
- Crane Operator Leader (Level 5): It is important for Public Works to maintain the ability to lift heavy loads. This is a unique duty for the department. Once this duty is assigned on the organizational chart, department head approval is required to transfer out or make a change in this duty. The crane operator provides for the leadership, training, safety, and configuration of heavy lift operations. The crane operator must continuously hold the proper certification to conduct crane work. This operator continues to work as a multi-equipment operator when crane duties are not available.
- New Roads Grader Operator Leader (Level 5): It is important for Public Works to maintain the ability to construct road grades for new BST roads. This is a unique duty for the department. Once this duty is assigned on the organizational chart, department head approval is required to transfer out or make a change in this duty. The new roads grader operator is responsible for the high-quality finished grading of all new construction roads. This operator continues to work as a multi-equipment operator when there are no new roads under construction.
- Machine Control Operator Leader (Level 5): It is important for Public Works to build future high-tech skills with GPS machine control in the department. This is a unique duty for the department. The machine control operator provides leadership, training, installation, and configuration of machine controlled heavy equipment in the department. A machine control operations leader continues to work as a multi equipment operator when there are no machine control operations.
Competencies Required:
- Knowledge of relevant federal laws, state laws, county road standards, specifications, and codes.
- Knowledge of highway construction materials, testing, and processes.
- Knowledge of construction engineering documentation.
- Knowledge of rights-of-way.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in reading plans and specifications.
- Skill in drafting and design.
- Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal and teamwork relations.
- Skill in dealing with the public.
- Skills in oral and written communication.
- Knowledge of emergency preparedness (fire, earthquake, disaster).
- Knowledge of safety & security (safe work practices, incident reporting, etc.).
- Commitment to County Mission.
- Knowledge of County Policies & Procedures.
Education, Experience, and Licensing
Work Experience, Education and Certification Required
Heavy Equipment Operators may advance or be placed within their positions by work experience, apprenticeship, or by certification. The following table shows the minimum requirements for each level of engineering technician.
Level 2 Apprentice Level:
- Work Experience: 1 Year of Construction, Agricultural, or Public Works Operations Work Experience.
- Apprenticeship and Special: Enrollment in Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program or previous Truck Driver employment at County and CDL w/ Manual Endorsement.
Level 3 Journey:
- Work Experience: 3 years of Construction, Agricultural, or Public Works Operations Work Experience.
- Apprenticeship and Special: Licensed L&I Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator or previous Light Equipment Operator employment at County and CDL w/ Manual Endorsement.
Level 4 Special Operator:
- Work Experience: 5 years of Construction, Agricultural, or Public Works Operations Work Experience.
- Apprenticeship and Special: Licensed L&I Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator or Previous Multi Equipment Operator Employment at County. Assignment of a Special Operator Duty by Department Head.
Level 5 Lead Operator:
- Work Experience: 8 years of Construction, Agricultural, or Public Works Operations Work Experience.
- Apprenticeship and Special: Licensed L&I Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator. Assignment of a Special Operator Duty by Department Head.
Required
- Valid Driver's License: Proof of automobile insurance required.
- Valid CDL w/Manual Endorsement.
- Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record.
- Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record.
May be Required for Special Duties or Advanced Placement:
- Bridge Inspection Certification.
- Licensed L&I Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator.
- Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Graduations.
- NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator Certifications.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Working Conditions:
Work is performed both in an office and in the field of various terrain and in various weather conditions. During Field work, incumbents may be exposed to dangers to traffic.
Physical Requirements:
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak, and lift up to 50 lbs. of unequal weight. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other
Union Representation
This position is represented by the Grant County Public Employees’ Association (GCPEA) and a member of the Public Works bargaining unit.
Employee Benefits
Grant County offers a competitive benefits package to include:
- Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Leave: Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays
- Retirement through Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Retirement/Deferred Compensation
- Supplemental Life & AD&D, LTD Insurance
Disclaimer
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Application Special Instructions
A complete application must include a cover letter, resume, references and any applicable licensures or certifications.
Job Summary
Full Time
$67k-91k (estimate)
05/26/2024
07/24/2024
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