2026)

San Juan County•San Juan County - Multiple Islands, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

San Juan County is hiring for two vacant positions on Orcas Island and Lopez Island. Candidates will be hired as either a Laborer or Equipment Operator based on qualifications. Laborers may become Equipment Operators after completing two years as a San Juan County Road Division Laborer and one year of San Juan County experience after receiving a Commercial Driver’s License, for a total of three consecutive years. The position performs work to construct, maintain, and improve the County’s public transportation systems, including roadway, non-motorized, and drainage infrastructure, as well as marine facilities. It also includes operating and generally maintaining County equipment and facilities used for this work. Assignments may be directed by senior operations staff or performed independently with intermittent inspection. The 2026 hourly pay range is $31.25–$40.97 for Laborers (H-4) and $38.15–$50.04 for Equipment Operators (H-7).

Requirements

Laborer: Washington State driver’s license.
Equipment Operator: High school diploma or GED.
Equipment Operator: Heavy equipment operator experience, four years of general laborer experience, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential job functions.
Equipment Operator: Washington State driver’s license.
Regular full-time positions require a Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, or the ability to obtain one within 18 months of employment, with all endorsements necessary to operate assigned vehicles.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods and traverse uneven terrain.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and materials; ability to continuously use both hands, arms, and legs and to bend, stoop, and crawl.
Ability to occasionally lift 70 pounds.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to receive and understand instructions.
Ability to work safely in hazardous conditions and use required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform construction, maintenance, and improvement work on County roadway, non-motorized, drainage, and marine infrastructure.
Use hand tools and power tools to perform general labor work.
Operate wheeled and tracked equipment used for road maintenance, construction, and paving.
Drive trucks, including snow and ice removal vehicles; Equipment Operators may drive dump trucks, single and combination trucks, and truck-and-trailer configurations.
Set up traffic control devices and control traffic in work zones as a flagger.
Remove debris, trees, snow, ice, roadkill, and other hazards to keep transportation systems open and safe.
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on tools, equipment, and work areas, including fueling, oiling, greasing, airing, and cleaning.
Organize and lead work assignments with other staff.
Respond to emergent and emergency situations on an on-call basis.
Communicate and interact courteously and professionally with the public.
Successfully participate in County-provided training required for the position, including flagger, first aid, and boater operation training.
Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to public employee ethics and professional standards.