What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator position at King County Sheriff's Office?
Salary
$79,643.20 - $96,720.00 Annually
Location
Renton, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-23478
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
02/06/2025
Closing Date
2/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Y1 : IUOE L302-Equip Operators
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
The King County Parks Operations Section is offering an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for a skilled and experienced Equipment Operator to join our team!
About the Role: Our Equipment Operators handle a variety of heavy machinery, including trackhoes, backhoes, slope mowers, graders, rollers, and loaders across diverse public areas. In this role, you will operate and maintain heavy equipment for park maintenance, construction, and emergency response tasks. You'll work closely with team members to maintain strict safety standards, provide training, and ensure consistent equipment maintenance. This role demands strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, and excellent time management to meet critical deadlines.
About the Team: The Parks Heavy Equipment Crew plays a vital role in supporting the Parks Division’s construction projects, large-scale maintenance, and other critical tasks. This work is essential to achieving our core mission in Parks Operations: maintaining clean, safe, and accessible parks, and delivering high-quality services to our community in an equitable manner.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role on a team of skilled professionals, where you'll have the chance to grow and expand your skills through a variety of dynamic projects. Join us in shaping the future of our parks, improving community experiences, and ensuring their beauty and safety for generations to come.
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 an Equipment Operator you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Apply now for a rewarding career with King County Parks Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). 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:
Qualifications You Bring:
WA State Driver’s License
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions
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 one or more panel interviews.
To Apply, Submit a
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Patty Jurgens at patty.jurgens@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About the: Visit our website www.kingcounty.gov/parks. Check us out on the socials at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Vimeo. Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
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 "True North", 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.
Benefits
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:
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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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
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 notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
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Do you have professional experience using any of the following equipment? Check all that pply:
If you checked any of the boxes above, please describe your experience. Be specific including length of experience, where you performed the work and your job title. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.
05
How many years of professional experience do you have working as a heavy equipment operator?
Describe your experience working with blueprints, plans, specifications, and survey principles. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.
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Describe your experience working with blueprints, plans, specifications, and survey principles. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$79,643.20 - $96,720.00 Annually
Location
Renton, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-23478
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
02/06/2025
Closing Date
2/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Y1 : IUOE L302-Equip Operators
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
The King County Parks Operations Section is offering an exciting and rewarding career opportunity for a skilled and experienced Equipment Operator to join our team!
About the Role: Our Equipment Operators handle a variety of heavy machinery, including trackhoes, backhoes, slope mowers, graders, rollers, and loaders across diverse public areas. In this role, you will operate and maintain heavy equipment for park maintenance, construction, and emergency response tasks. You'll work closely with team members to maintain strict safety standards, provide training, and ensure consistent equipment maintenance. This role demands strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team, and excellent time management to meet critical deadlines.
About the Team: The Parks Heavy Equipment Crew plays a vital role in supporting the Parks Division’s construction projects, large-scale maintenance, and other critical tasks. This work is essential to achieving our core mission in Parks Operations: maintaining clean, safe, and accessible parks, and delivering high-quality services to our community in an equitable manner.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role on a team of skilled professionals, where you'll have the chance to grow and expand your skills through a variety of dynamic projects. Join us in shaping the future of our parks, improving community experiences, and ensuring their beauty and safety for generations to come.
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 an Equipment Operator you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Apply now for a rewarding career with King County Parks Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). 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:
- Safely operate backhoe, trackhoe, grader, slope mowers, roller, and loaders in the maintenance and construction of access roads, right-of-ways, Parks Trails, and other public facilities.
- Repair, clear, and install drainage features. Remove and replace play-equipment and perform major maintenance and repair on athletic facilities.
- Repair, clear and grade roads, trails and parking lots, and control brush and vegetation.
- Install landscapes, assist in hazardous tree removal, remove storm related tree debris and rehabilitate streambeds and natural areas.
- Clean up debris and dumped materials. Respond to storm caused emergencies and other hazardous conditions.
- Monitor, control and direct activities at job sites; control the flow and sequence of truck dumping, and coordinate work with other maintenance activities.
Qualifications You Bring:
- Experience performing a variety of tasks operating heavy equipment, including trackhoes, backhoes, slope mowers, graders, rollers, and loaders.
- Experience operating equipment in high-density traffic, including pedestrian and bicycle traffic under adverse weather conditions, and in parks, open spaces and regional trails.
- Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changes in workload demand.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply construction safety principles and practices at all times.
- Basic knowledge of blueprints, plans, specifications and survey principles.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively with supervisors and staff, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to provide excellent service at all customers, using discretion, patience, and professionalism.
- Demonstrated skill in troubleshooting, analyzing, and problem solving.
- Situational Adaptability – Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- Values Differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Plans and Aligns – Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Interpersonal Savvy - Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
WA State Driver’s License
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions
- Work Location: Temporary onsite reporting location is in Maple Valley WA. until the Central Maintenance Facility in Renton is constructed. Once construction is complete (spring of 2025) the primary reporting location will be 3005 NE 4th Ave, Renton WA.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302.
- Physical Requirement: 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.The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination prior to employment.
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 one or more panel interviews.
To Apply, Submit a
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Patty Jurgens at patty.jurgens@kingcounty.gov
Discover More About the: Visit our website www.kingcounty.gov/parks. Check us out on the socials at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Vimeo. Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
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 "True North", 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.
Benefits
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:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- 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: eligible King County employees may 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
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.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do 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.
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 notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Do you have professional experience using any of the following equipment? Check all that pply:
- Grader
- Backhoe
- Small Excavator
- Large Excavator
- Slope Mower
- Roller
- Loader
- None of the above
If you checked any of the boxes above, please describe your experience. Be specific including length of experience, where you performed the work and your job title. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.
05
How many years of professional experience do you have working as a heavy equipment operator?
- No experience
- 0-2 years of experience
- 3-5 years of experience
- 6-8 years of experience
- more than 8 years of experience
Describe your experience working with blueprints, plans, specifications, and survey principles. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.
07
Describe your experience working with blueprints, plans, specifications, and survey principles. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A.
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
Salary : $79,643 - $96,720
