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Form of workEquipment Operator a road maintenance position. Individuals operate a variety of road machinery and perform miscellaneous labor in support of construction, maintenance, or repair of county roads, bridges, drainage systems, traffic or road signs, and engineering projects. Capable of working independently and in a group setting during normal work hours and during callouts.
The operator is subject to and expected to be available for call-out 24-7 for emergency response to a variety of road related occurrences.
This position requires a Class A CDL. Applicants are required to submit a Driver's Abstract from the Department of Licensing for review.
WA State Licensing DOL - Request Driving Record
This recruitment is open until filled, application review in ongoing. Submit your application materials as soon as possible as this recruitment may be closed at any time.
- Operates graders, brush cutters, backhoes, dozers, loaders, ditching equipment, tractor brooms, and other kinds of road machinery
- Operators are required to inspect and maintain their assigned machinery including fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, greasing needs, and tighten bolts, etc.
- Performs tasks common to road maintenance work such as: traffic control flagging, operation and minor maintenance of road machinery, lifting and moving signs and barricades, asphalt patching, brush cutting and removal, guardrail or fence repair, jetting of culverts and similar activities, installing and adjusting tire chains.
- Other physical labor may include but not be limited to: Tree falling and cutting, cleaning culvert ends by hand, dismantling beaver dams, hand brushing, operating and feeding the chipper, removal of dead animals from the right-of-way, cleaning equipment and trucks, assisting mechanics in the shop, assisting with shop clean-up or inventory, and other labor-intensive jobs.
- Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
- Shows initiative in performing job functions
- Performs related work as required
- May be required to operate snowplow and sanding trucks during winter storm emergencies
- May be assigned the application of deicing during winter operations
- May be temporarily assigned to drive a truck and/or to assist Sign Technicians in pavement marking operations, posthole digging and sign placement, and similar activities
- May be assigned to the operation of the oil distributors and herbicide operations, applying herbicides to road shoulders, assignment to these operations will be made following appropriate training.
Knowledge of:
- Practices and procedures related to road construction or maintenance
- Basic mathematics
- Establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers, supervision, and the general public
- Operate heavy construction equipment, large trucks, and power tools
- Work effectively without direct supervision
- Comply with Washington State Motor Vehicle Laws
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of experience in road construction or heavy equipment operation
- Experience working with survey stakes, blueprints, and specifications is preferred
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Washington State Class A, CDL with endorsement N for tank trailers
- A First-Aid/CPR Card
- A Flagger's Card
- Maintenance of current skills, good driving record, and additional training as needed
This position is represented by Operator Engineers Local 302 in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Teamsters Local No. 252, Operating Engineers Local 302 and Mason County Public Works.
New regular employees shall normally be placed at Step I
$200 Clothing allowance - paid annually in January
96 hours of vacation leave for the 1st - 3rd year of employment. Employee may begin utilizing after successfully completing the 6-month probationary period
2 Floating (personal) Holidays per year.
Reimbursement for CDL Physical and CDL Endorsement
No cost for dental and vision insurance for employee and qualifying dependents
$103.30 a month in for medical insurance for employee and no additional fee for adding qualified dependents
Employment Type: Full-Time
