Equipment Operator Lead
Recruitment #2024-9-0319
Full-time, Permanent, Represented positions
Location: Southeast Region- Ellensburg, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $4,865.00 - $5,643.00 Monthly 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/10/2024. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

(See official listing for full details.)

The typical duties include: 

• Maintaining road infrastructure utilizing a variety of heavy equipment (typically dozer, grader, dump truck, tilt trailer, and excavator as needed) throughout the Alpine Area of Southeast Region in a variety of challenging conditions and terrain.
• Leading the Alpine Heavy Equipment Crew including instructing and directing another employee, planning, scheduling, arrangement, and assignment of work, with a focus on prioritization and efficiency.
• Performing preventative maintenance (in consultation with region mechanics) to heavy equipment.
• Arranging for equipment rentals, including type and timing, as needed for projects.
• Completing all appropriate paperwork pertaining to crew activities.
• Overseeing and directing contractors as needed to support Region Engineering staff.  
• Assisting other programs as needed, including but not limited to timber sale road maintenance and snow plowing; recreation site and recreational use roads maintenance and improvement; emergency road repairs to DNRs road infrastructure; special projects where heavy equipment operations are required; initial attack support for fire control, etc.

Required Qualifications: 

• Ability to operate a pickup-sized vehicle in a variety of weather conditions and terrain.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment such as CAT 143H grader, CAT D-5 dozer, excavator, vibratory roller, 10 cubic yard tandem axle diesel dump truck and 20-ton tilt bed trailer, backhoe w/ front end loader, 40-foot boom truck, power brush cutter and various hand tools needed for maintenance (welder, cutting torch, etc.).
• Ability to perform minor adjustments to heavy equipment, troubleshoot, and identify needed repairs and maintenance.
• Knowledge of state motor vehicle laws, including those pertaining to the use and transporting of heavy equipment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of Washington State Forest Practice standards (rules, RMAP procedures, requirements), state laws, and department procedures.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.