Equipment Operator 2

State of Washington•Skagit County, WA

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northwest Region is actively seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator. The duty station is in Sedro-Woolley and will work throughout the North Cascades, primarily Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties. This position supports the management of the Northwest Region's road network of approximately 1200 miles of forest roads. This position works with the region engineering staff to implement forest road projects. The primary emphasis will be on road maintenance and abandonment, fish culvert and bridge installations, and emergency repairs. All maintenance activities must conform to the Forest Practice rules.

Requirements

5 years of experience performing forest road construction and/or maintenance while operating heavy equipment such as a bulldozer, an excavator, and a dump truck.
Experience reading and interpreting project plans and specifications.
Experience organizing and implementing projects successfully.
Experience using computers, data input, and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
General understanding of forest road maintenance.
Skills in the operation of chainsaws and various hand tools.
Working understanding of Washington Labor and Industries Safety and Health rules for Construction (WAC-296-155) and other applicable Safety and Health regulations and policy.
Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
DNR Core Competencies: Personal Accountability Value Others Compassionate Communication Inspire Others Commitment to Excellence
Position is based at the Region Office. Significant amounts of work are performed alone in isolated, unimproved forested environments. Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Position is approximately 95% field and 5% office.
Position requires a significant amount of time in the field, traveling to and from project locations and the Region Office. Occasional travel to overnight accommodations during remote projects or training sessions.
A valid driver's license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
A Class "A" CDL with Endorsement "N" for a Tank Vehicle. Before hire, a pre-employment CDL verification, work history background check, and drug testing will be required as a condition of employment. This position may be subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
Must be at least 18 years of age due to the minimum age requirement for CDL.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of experience with a wide variety of construction equipment.
Familiarity with Forest Practices rules that pertain to forest roads and maintenance activities.
Experience with culvert pipe installation, including fish passage pipe installation.
Experience using survey tools such as a hand compass, clinometer, surveyor tapes or logger tapes, laser level or construction level, and rod.

Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships
Collaboration
Maintain a safe work environment that enforces Agency guidelines as well as L&I and OSHA rules
Assisting with diagnosing equipment problems
Assisting with minor maintenance and repairs

Benefits

Commitment to organizational health and wellness
Work/life balance
DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women's Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
Leadership that empowers and supports employees
Professional development opportunities
Educational and career development aid
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.