Equipment Operator

Job Overview

Why it’s a great opportunity: In this role you will provide essential support to many of the County’s maintenance projects. You will lead your crew and operate various equipment on construction sites from engineered design plans for the County’s roads, rivers, stormwater assets, retention ponds, levees, and more. Your team will use loaders, rollers, chip spreaders, belt loaders, backhoes, graders, brush cutters, compactors, and other equipment necessary to ensure safe and reliable performance for the communities in Pierce County.

• Operate road equipment (loaders, rollers, chip spreader, belt loader, backhoe, grader, brush cutter, compactor, and other necessary equipment) for road construction and maintenance, snow and ice removal operations, and river improvement projects.
• Inspect and perform operator maintenance; lubricate equipment and make minor mechanical repairs.
• Assist in routine road maintenance such as brushing, cleaning culverts and ditches, blading, reshaping and improving shoulders, and clearing debris from roadway surfaces and right‑of‑way. Maintenance includes grading, snow clearing and removal, hauling gravel, rock and snow, sanding, salting and oiling.
• Operate heavy equipment in removal and placement of earth materials and similar operations to maintain the existing network of County roads; dig ditches; install culverts and catch basins.
• Determine methods and procedures for assigned tasks and lead crew.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and the general public.

• One or more years of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• A valid background check is required as a condition of employment.

Professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities will be provided throughout your career. This position offers multiple career growth and promotional opportunities within Pierce County. Additionally, after a 6‑month probationary period, you may be promoted to Heavy Equipment Operator.