Job Description
Salary: $36.24 - $44.02 Hourly
Location : Maple Valley, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2024JM21309
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: SWD -Solid Waste
Opening Date: 11/01/2024
Closing Date: 11/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Y1 : IUOE L302-Equip Operators
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary The Operations Section of King County's Solid Waste Division (SWD) is inviting applications for
one (1) Career Service (i.e. regular)
Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) . If you are a Heavy Equipment Operator who has
experience operating heavy equipment with
spreading, loading, compacting and digging in an efficient, productive and safe manner , this is your dream job! (
SWD will be considering applicants who currently do not hold a Class A or Class B CDL but who are willing/able to obtain it within 6 months after hire.) This posting may be used to create a list of candidates for any potential vacancies in similar positions within the next 12 months. If you apply to this position, don't hesitate to apply to our temporary benefitted Heavy Equipment Operator 2024JM21627!
About the Role: This role is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at the Cedar Hills Landfill and possibly other King County Solid Waste facilities. It also involves performing safety procedures with heavy equipment, identifying on-site hazards, and responding to safety situations, accidents, emergencies, and hazardous spills. Additionally, the role includes monitoring, controlling, and directing job site activities, managing truck dumping, and directing customers. While you may get opportunities to work overtime and earn more wages, the working conditions for this union-represented job allow you to prioritize your life after work.
About the Team: This is a very dynamic working environment that demands
high energy and diversified experience with an emphasis on "TEAM". You'll join
experts committed to excellence , guided by a
supportive supervisor to
advance your career . You will work both independently and as part of a team so expect to communicate a great deal while applying your interpersonal skills.
Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training,
comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities. Job Duties What You Will Be Doing: •Operate a large dozer D-9 or similar in grading, excavating and back-filling.
•Operate a refuse compactor at the County landfill site.
•Operate a push/pull scraper of twenty-five yards covering compacted solid waste and excavating and moving soil.
•Operate other equipment such as sweepers, slope mowers, cranes, front-end loaders and graders.
•Apply knowledge of driving laws and proper use of equipment, road building materials, basic survey principles, construction safety principles, and environmental regulations related to landfill work.
•Respond to on-site accidents, emergencies, and hazardous spills to assess immediate concerns and possible equipment use
•Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Qualifications You Bring: •Minimum of
two (2)
years of demonstrated
experience safely operating heavy equipment such as:
o Large Dozer D-9
o Back-Hoe
o Push/Pull Scraper
o Refuse Compactor
o Sweepers
o Slope Mowers
o Front-end Loaders
o Graders
•
Basic skills using a
Personal Computer and
modern technologies (i.e. software applications, laptops, smartphones, etc.) for timesheet entry, email communication, virtual training and meetings (
Note: You may be tested on this skill.)
•Demonstrated
ability to identify potential on-site hazards •Ability to respond to
on-site safety situations •Ability to work in a team and independently
•Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Competencies You Bring: •
Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
•
Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
•
I nstills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
•
Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
•
Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
Required Licenses: •Valid Washington State Driver's License upon hire
•Valid Washington State Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License upon hire (CDL) with current Medical Card upon hire OR the ability to obtain such License within six (6) months after hire.
•Current Washington State Department of Transportation Medical Card
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring: •Experience in landfill construction and maintenance
Supplemental Information Working Conditions: - Work Location: The work associated with this position will be located: Cedar Hills Landfill, 16645 228th Avenue SE, Maple Valley, WA.
- Work Schedule: This position's shifts/work schedule may vary depending on shift bids and operational needs. Scheduled work shifts include 5/8 and 4/10.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302.
- Physical Requirement and Environment : This position requires the ability work with heavy equipment and machinery on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain in heat/cold, wet/humid, inclement weather and other adverse conditions such as odor, high volume noise, dust and heavy traffic.
Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a (same day) skills test and panel interview.
To apply, submit a: - Complete Application
- Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
- Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
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Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Please check if you have a minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated recent experience safely operating the following heavy equipment. Check all that apply. NOTE: Your application work history must demonstrate experience in these areas.
- Large Dozer D-9
- Back-Hoe
- Push/Pull Scraper
- Refuse Compactor
- Sweepers
- Slope Mowers
- Front-end Loaders
- Graders
- None of the above
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If you selected one or more types of heavy equipment above, please provide the heavy equipment, specific dates and employer of when you operated. Do not write "see application", as it will be considered an incomplete response. (If you selected "None of the above," type in NA.)
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Briefly describe your experience using a Personal Computer and modern technologies (i.e. software applications, laptops, smartphones, etc.) for timesheet entry, email communication, virtual training and meetings.
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Briefly describe your experience identifying potential on-site hazards.
05
Briefly describe your experience responding to on-site safety situations.
06
Did you hear about this opportunity at the Joint Base Lewis McChord Brown Bag Career Fair?
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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