Heavy Equipment Operator - Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Permanent - Two Openings - 2026-06474

State of Washington•Thurston County – Lacey, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at the Capital and Asset Management Program, where we provide essential engineering, construction, and maintenance services to support the agency’s facilities, infrastructure, and ecosystems. With your expertise in operating heavy machinery, you will skillfully maneuver machinery around sensitive utilities and structures while providing support to projects. In this dynamic position, your work on various projects and enhancements, from maintaining gravel roads to wetland restoration, will benefit wildlife, fisheries, and the public.

Requirements

Option 1: Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience performing heavy equipment operation, construction, maintenance, repair, and transportation activities on commercial, industrial, utility, transportation, natural resource, or public works projects.
Option 2: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in heavy equipment operation, construction, plumbing, diesel mechanics, or a related trade AND Three (3) years of journey-level experience performing construction, maintenance, repair, and heavy equipment operations.
Option 3: Two (2) years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic 2.
Experience operating heavy construction and earthmoving equipment, such as excavators, loaders, crawler tractors, graders, rollers, backhoes, and similar equipment.
Reading and interpreting blueprints, grading plans, construction drawings, permits, and specifications.
Establishing grades and elevations using GPS grade control systems, laser levels, survey equipment, and related technology.
Valid driver’s license.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
A valid, current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Tanker Endorsement.
Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) Certification.
Experience with Vehicle and equipment inspection requirements.
Experience with Utility locating procedures and excavation safety requirements.
Experience with OSHA regulations related to construction and earthwork activities.
Experience with Plumbing and concrete work practices.
Experience with Safe work practices regarding construction sites and heavy equipment operations.

Responsibilities

Expertly operate construction and earth moving equipment, such as but not limited to: Excavators of various sizes; Track loaders more than 70 net flywheel horsepower; Wheel loaders more than 80 net flywheel horsepower; Crawler tractors having 80 or more net flywheel horsepower; Motorized graders; Compacting rollers; Rubber tired loader/backhoe combination 51 or more net flywheel horsepower.
Provide subject matter expertise in the recommendations of material and equipment staging, utility location, etc.
Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
Perform all safety inspections on equipment to ensure safe operational order.
Proficiently operate GPS technology and rotating laser levels to shoot grades and establish various elevations of a jobsite, correcting or maintaining grade/elevations.
Set grade stakes and paint marks to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping roadway and fill embankments, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
Read grading plans and cut and fill stakes.
Read and understand blueprints, sketches, building plans, and drawings.
Operate vehicles rated at 80,000 Gross Combined Weight (GCW) or more, including semi-tractor/trailer equipment.
Operate truck with lowboy trailer.
Operate 12-yard dump truck to spread aggregate on road base.
Direct or participate in loading and unloading equipment, material, or supplies.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicles and trailers to ensure safe operational order and report maintenance or repair issues.
Install, maintain, and repair culverts and catch basins.
Inspect water mains, fixtures, and valves to determine need for maintenance and repair.
Diagnose and repair problems in the field with vehicles and equipment.
Demolish or alter buildings, sheds, concrete forms, and other structures from plans, sketches, or instructions.
Ensure the site is ready for installation by removing old signage and preparing the surface for mounting, construction, and installation of new signage.