Description

Equipment Operator 2
Recruitment #2023-1-0317
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Castle Rock, WA
Assignment pay of 10% of base rate maybe available when operating higher level equipment.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Pacific Cascade Region. Are you someone who loves the outdoors? Are you interested in being a part of managing and maintaining over 2000 miles of forest roads in Southwest Washington? If so, we are seeking self-motivated and conscientious individuals to join our team of professionals as an Equipment Operator. These positions are responsible for operating, maintaining, and transporting equipment and associated supplies. You will work together with other operators, engineers, and other state employees across diverse landscapes to accomplish and track a wide variety of forest road maintenance projects, such as rocking, routine drainage maintenance, stream crossing structure installation, and abandonment. To be successful in this position, you will need not only a solid understanding of heavy equipment operation, but also excellent verbal, writing, and listening skills to communicate and collaborate with the rest of the team. Your experience, skills, and positive attitude will be essential in contributing to the success of our Heavy Equipment Program and the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Operate excavators, dozers, backhoes, graders, dump trucks and pups, tilt trailers, culvert trailers, rollers, bobcats, compactors, pumps, and other equipment.
• Assemble culverts and bridge components and perform other manual construction tasks as needed to complete projects.
• Install erosion control materials and products on various ground types, including steep terrain.
• Perform routine maintenance and emergency repair required to maintain the equipment in a productive state.
• Interpret engineering designs and project prescriptions.
• Complete required paper work and keep records using iPad or iPhone.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required or approved.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships.
• Engage in critical decision making.
• Maintain and demonstrate a safe working environment that enforces Agency guidelines as well as L&I and OSHA rules.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years operation and routine maintenance experience on heavy equipment including bulldozers, cranes, excavators, heavy trucks or similar equipment.
• 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.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Working Conditions:

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must be able to work outdoors, sometimes alone, in remote locations along forest roads and in construction sites associated with forest roads. Includes steep slopes, both natural and constructed, loose ground, and water, both standing and moving. Includes routinely and repeatedly lifting at least 70 lbs. to waist level.
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel with occasional overnight travel approximately 2-4 weeks per year.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. 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.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and a valid Medical Card.
• 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
• Employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to complete their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (be fully vaccinated against COVID-19) or be approved for a medical or religious exemption and accommodation as a condition of employment. Please note, any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status or having an approved medical or religious exemption and accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved exemption and accommodation. “Fully vaccinated” means the following: An employee is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Novavax) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson (J&J)/Janssen) authorized for emergency use, licensed, or otherwise approved by the FDA or listed for emergency use, or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization

Desired Qualifications:

• 2000 or more hours operation and routine maintenance experience in bulldozers, motor graders, excavators, heavy trucks or similar.
• Two or three years' experience in Forest Road setting.
• Have a working understanding of Washington State Forest Practices Act and Rules, DNR Habitat Conservation Plan and associated policies, rules and standard practices/best management practices.

Supplemental Information

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• 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 benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

Application Requirements:

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

The Department of Natural Resources 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 over40years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

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