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Overview The Operations Section of King County’s Solid Waste Division (SWD) is inviting applications for two (2) Career Service (i.e. regular) Heavy Equipment Operator positions. If you are a Heavy Equipment Operator with experience operating heavy equipment and performing spreading, loading, compacting and digging in an efficient, productive and safe manner, this is your opportunity. This posting may be used to create a list of candidates for any potential vacancies in similar positions within the next 6 months. 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 includes performing safety procedures with heavy equipment, identifying on-site hazards, and responding to safety situations, accidents, emergencies, and hazardous spills. The role also involves monitoring, controlling, and directing job site activities, managing truck dumping, and directing customers. Overtime opportunities may be available; this is a union-represented position with working conditions that support life outside of work. About the Team This is a dynamic environment that emphasizes TEAM work. You will join experts committed to excellence, guided by a supportive supervisor, and expected to communicate and collaborate effectively while applying your interpersonal skills. Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice King County values diversity and strives to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. Equity, racial, and social justice are foundational expectations for all employees. Heav y Equipment Operators will actively apply these principles in all aspects of their work. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the required experience and qualifications to determine candidates for a skills test and panel interview. What You Will Be Doing Operate a large dozer D-9 or similar for grading, excavating and back-filling. Operate a refuse compactor at the County landfill site. Operate a push/pull scraper of twenty-five yards for compacted solid waste and moving soil. Operate other equipment such as sweepers, slope mowers, cranes, front-end loaders and graders. Apply knowledge of driving laws, equipment operation, 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 determine equipment use. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications You Bring Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience safely operating heavy equipment such as: large dozer D-9, back-hoe, push/pull scraper, refuse compactor, sweepers, slope mowers, front-end loaders, graders. Basic skills using a personal computer and modern technologies for timesheet entry, email, virtual training and meetings (you may be tested on this skill). Demonstrated ability to identify potential on-site hazards and to respond to on-site safety situations. Ability to work in a team and independently; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Physical Requirements Incumbent must be able to operate heavy equipment on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades, and terrain. Workplace Exposures Incumbent must be able to work in heat/cold, wet/humid conditions, inclement weather, and other adverse conditions with exposure to odors, high noise levels, dust, heavy traffic, chemicals and viral contaminants present at landfills. Competencies You Bring Situational Adaptability Values Differences Instills Trust Plans and Aligns Interpersonal Savvy Required Licenses and Certifications Valid Washington State Driver's License upon hire Valid Washington State Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) upon hire with current Medical Card, 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 is a plus. Working Conditions Work Location: Cedar Hills Landfill, 16645 228th Avenue SE, Maple Valley, WA Work Schedule: This position is overtime eligible under FLSA. Shifts may vary; typical schedules include 5/8, 4/10, and 7/10. Union Representation: International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302 Application and Selection Process We welcome applications from all qualified applicants and encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply. Applications will be screened for clarity and alignment with essential experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills. Selected candidates may be invited to participate in a same-day skills test and panel interview. How to Apply To apply, submit a complete application. Additional documents may not be considered during minimum qualification screening. Next Steps and Conditions The selected candidate who possesses a CDL will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and, after commencement of employment, may be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up testing. A physical examination and professional reference checks may also be required. EEO Statement: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County

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