Construction & Maintenance Project Lead

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• Classification:
  Construction & Maintenance Project Lead
• Job Status:
  Full-Time/Permanent
• Program:
  Capital & Asset Management Program (CAMP)
• Duty Station:
  Lacey, Washington – Thurston County
• Posting Timeframe:
  Recruitment posted until Jan 4, 2026 (application review ongoing).
• Requirement:
  Class A CDL is required at the time of application.

Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator and proven leader looking to make a lasting impact on Washington's natural resources?

In this role, you will mentor and guide field crews, operate and transport heavy equipment, and lead construction and maintenance projects that support critical infrastructure and habitats.

With your experience, you will take an active leadership role in complex fieldwork such as installing and removing boat ramps, repairing and installing pipelines and culverts, constructing dikes and sediment retention structures, supporting wetland restoration efforts, and completing water infrastructure repairs.

• Assist in the preparation, scheduling, and supervision of the work layout for maintenance and construction at facilities, access sites, and wildlife areas.
• Effectively communicate project scope and expectations to a crew by translating general work requirements into a prioritized plan for individual tasks and assignments.
• Conduct meetings to discuss daily milestones and safety precautions.
• Determine materials, personal protective equipment (PPE), equipment, and workforce needed.

• Inspect, operate, and transport all types of heavy earthmoving equipment including commercial combination dump trucks and trailers, wheel loaders, dozers, track excavators, power wheelbarrows, boom trucks, backhoes, all‑terrain forklifts, and personnel lifts.
• Clear, remove, and transport mud and debris from on‑site hatchery abatement ponds, intake structures, demolition projects, and general construction tasks using excavators, boom trucks, backhoes, and dump trucks.
• Pick up, transport, and deliver building materials using commercial truck and trailer combinations.

• Install, disassemble, and replace a multitude of plumbing components such as pipes, valves, gates, couplers, manifolds, etc.
• Assess various metal structures, often safety barriers, for physical or structural defects.

Work is performed at construction sites on hatchery and wildlife areas. Hazards may include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces, confined and difficult‑to‑reach spaces, and working or driving in a variety of weather conditions. Physical demands include bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds or more.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing