Heavy Equipment Operator - Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Permanent - Two Openings - 2026-06474

Heavy Equipment Operator

Join 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.

With your expertise in operating heavy machinery, you will skillfully maneuver machinery around sensitive utilities and structures while providing support to projects.

In this dynamic position, your work on various projects and enhancements, from maintaining gravel roads to wetland restoration, will benefit wildlife, fisheries, and the public.

What to Expect:

Operate Heavy Equipment:

• Expertly operate construction and earth moving equipment, such as but not limited to:
  Excavators of various sizes;
  Track loaders more than 70 net flywheel horsepower;
  Wheel loaders more than 80 net flywheel horsepower;
  Crawler tractors having 80 or more net flywheel horsepower;
  Motorized graders;
  Compacting rollers;
  Rubber tired loader/backhoe combination 51 or more net flywheel horsepower.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the recommendations of material and equipment staging, utility location, etc.
• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• Perform all safety inspections on equipment to ensure safe operational order.

Grade Engineering:

• Proficiently operate GPS technology and rotating laser levels to shoot grades and establish various elevations of a jobsite, correcting or maintaining grade/elevations.
• Set grade stakes and paint marks to guide earth moving equipment operators in sloping roadway and fill embankments, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Read grading plans and cut and fill stakes.
• Read and understand blueprints, sketches, building plans, and drawings.

Truck Driving:

• Operate vehicles rated at 80,000 Gross Combined Weight (GCW) or more, including semi-tractor/trailer equipment.
• Operate truck with lowboy trailer.
• Operate 12-yard dump truck to spread aggregate on road base.
• Direct or participate 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.

Perform Skilled Trades such as Plumbing, Equipment Repair/Fabrication, and Carpentry:

• Install, maintain, and repair culverts and catch basins.
• Inspect water mains, fixtures, and valves to determine need for maintenance and repair.
• Diagnose and repair problems in the field with vehicles and equipment.
• Demolish or alter buildings, sheds, concrete forms, and other structures from plans, sketches, or instructions.
• Ensure the site is ready for installation by removing old signage and preparing the surface for mounting, construction, and installation of new signage.

Working Conditions:

Duties are performed at construction sites at the Hatcheries and Wildlife Areas, and occasionally in an office setting. Hazards include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, in confined and difficult to reach spaces, and all types of weather conditions.

Bend, stoop, squat, twist, push, pull, and occasionally lift 50 pounds repetitively when loading/unloading trucks or moving materials around a project site. Operate motor vehicles in hazardous weather conditions, such as snow and ice while on mountain passes, highways, and paved/unpaved roads.

This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule:

Typically, Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The standard work schedule includes the potential for occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Alternative schedules may be considered based on business needs.

Travel Requirements:
Travel required 80-90% 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, chainsaws, and/or powered motors), automotive equipment (such as pickup trucks, dump trucks, and trailers), and heavy equipment (such as dozers, backhoes, excavators, and compactors).

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