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State of Washington | Lacey, WA

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Posted Date 4/17/2024
Description Salary: $4,968.00 - $5,756.00 Monthly

Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Job Number: 2024-04848

Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Opening Date: 04/17/2024

Closing Date: 5/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CLASS A CDL AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS A CLASS A CDL, YOU ARE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION.

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 3 (MM3)

Capital & Asset Management Program (CAMP) - Construction Shop
Lacey, Washington - Thurston County

Come be a part of 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.

We're looking for someone skilled in operating heavy machinery, who can handle these tools with precision, especially in sensitive areas around utilities and structures. Your expertise will be crucial as you work on various projects, from maintaining gravel roads to enhancing streams and wetlands.

You'll be involved in tasks like installing log jams, erosion control measures, and more. Your work will directly impact the maintenance of infrastructure like boat ramps and pipelines, ensuring everything functions smoothly for wildlife and public use.

Restoration project - Photo credit: WDFW

Duties

Here is what you will be doing,

Heavy Equipment Operation:
  • Provides expert operation of construction and earth moving equipment.
  • Proficiently operates laser levels to shoot grades and establish various elevations of a job site, correcting or maintaining grade/elevations.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, sketches, and specifications.
  • Reads grading plans and cut and fill stakes.
  • Provides subject matter expertise in the recommendations of material and equipment staging, utility location, etc.
Carpentry:
  • Demolishes or alters buildings, sheds, concrete forms and other structures from plans, sketches, or instructions.
  • Pours and finishes concrete curbs, driveways, walkways, and general pads.
  • Prepares the site for installation by removing old signage and prepping the surface for the mounting, construction, and installation of the new signage.
  • Prepares the site for installation of forestry type gates, performs in the field fabrication and installation of gates and tieback posts.
Truck Driving:
  • Operates vehicles rated at 80,000 Gross Combined Weight (GCW) or more, including semi-tractor/trailer equipment.
  • Operates truck with lowboy trailer.
  • Operates 12 yd Dump Truck to spread aggregate on road base.
  • Directs or participates 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Work Setting, including hazards:
    • Duties are performed at construction sites in the Hatcheries and Wildlife areas, and on occasion in an office setting.
    • Hazards include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces, confined and difficult to reach spaces, and in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or snow.
    • Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project site.
    • Operate motor vehicles in hazardous weather conditions such as snow and ice while on mountain passes, highways, and roads (both paved and unpaved).
    • Some tasks will involve working in an office. Office hazards include working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, looking at computer monitor for long periods of time, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
    • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
  • Schedule:
    • 6:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday.
    • Work overtime as needed/requested. This may include overnight stays and evening and weekend work.
  • Travel Requirements:
    • Travel required 60-80% depending on season.
  • Tools and Equipment:
    • Basic hand tools, power tools such as drills, roto hammers, cut off saws, circular saws, hydraulic punch, metal band saws, welders, cutting torch, plasma cutter, chainsaws, and laser levels.
    • Heavy construction equipment such as excavators, graders, backhoes, and dozers.
    • Construction vehicles such as pickups, dump and boom trucks and various trailers including flat deck, pup, and low boys.
  • Customer Interactions:
    • Frequent interactions varying between Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, and Intra-Agency customers and vendors.
Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Six (6) years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work OR completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade.
  • Three (3) years of experience operating heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, and backhoes.
Note: Experience can be gained concurrently

PLUS:
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and verbal instruction, and order parts, materials, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of:
  1. Rules of safe operation of equipment
  2. State motor vehicle laws
  3. Materials used in servicing and maintaining heavy equipment
  4. Rules governing operation of state vehicles
  5. Methods, tools, and materials used in servicing and maintaining heavy equipment.
  • Ability to:
    1. Operate heavy construction equipment in safe and skillful manner
    2. Make adjustments, and repairs to equipment
    3. Follow oral and written instructions
    4. Keep simple records
    5. Work to grade.
Certifications/Licenses:

  • Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) endorsement with current Medical Examiner's Certificate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
  • Boom Truck Qualification
  • Tanker Endorsement
  • CESCL Certification
Supplemental Information

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:
  • A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
  • A current resume.
  • Three professional references.
IMPORTANT NOTE:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agencyand the perksof working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency's mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following: Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types.

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), and an Employee Assistance Program.

UNION - WFSE:

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:
  • Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov.
  • Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 - Veteran)
  • Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:
  • Notify us of your military spouse status by email at diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov.
  • Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 - MS)
  • Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.

As part of WDFW's efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

01

Do you have a valid CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE? Write "Yes" if you have a valid CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE, or write "No" if you do not have a valid CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE.

02

Please select the option below that best describes the highest level of education you have completed.
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Some College.
  • Vocational Degree or Certificate.
  • Associates Degree.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Master's Degree.
  • Ph.D.
  • None of the above.
03

What is your major area of study? If you possess multiple degrees, please list each degree and major. (If this does not apply to you, please put N/A.) This includes both vocational and college education.

04

Have you completed an apprenticeship in a skilled mechanic trade?
  • Yes
  • No
05

Which of the following best describes your general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work?
  • Less than six (6) years
  • More than six (6) years
  • No experience
06

Please briefly describe your general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A).

07

Which of the following best describes your experience operating heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, and backhoes?
  • Less than three (3) years
  • More than three (3) years
  • No experience
08

Do you have any of the following certifications? Check all that apply
  • Boom Truck Qualification
  • Tanker Endorsement
  • CESCL Certification
  • None of the above
09

How did you hear about this job posting? (Select all that apply).
  • American Fisheries Society (AFS)
  • Careers.wa.gov
  • Community Based Organization
  • Community/Technical College
  • El Informador
  • Facebook
  • Four W's Fishing Team, LLC - Willard Franklin III, LinkedIn
  • Handshake
  • Hiring Event/Workshop
  • Indeed.com
  • Job Board
  • Job Fair
  • LinkedIn
  • Newspaper
  • Other
  • Other State Agency
  • Other Website
  • Professional Association
  • Society of American Foresters (SAF)
  • Twitter
  • University Job Board
  • UW College of the Environment
  • WDFW Employee
  • WDFW Recruiter
  • WDFW Website
  • Word of Mouth
  • WorkSource
10

If you selected "Other," please specify the information/person that led you to this job posting.

11

Are you currently a permanent employee of the Department of Fish and Wildlife? ("Permanent employee" means an employee who has attained permanent status in a job classification upon successful completion of a probationary, trial service, or transition review period; this would include "Seasonal Career" appointments).
  • Yes
  • No
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