Heavy Equipment Operator - City of Shelton, WA : Job Details

Salary : $54,419.76 - $73,031.57 AnnuallyLocation : Shelton, WAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-017Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 12/09/2024Closing Date: 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Description POSITION PURPOSE: The person in this position operates light and heavy equipment and performs physical labor in completing maintenance, repair, and construction work on public works facilities and projects. This position is within a collective bargaining unit. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in all aspects of maintaining, repairing and constructing the roadway system, including but not limited to road surface and shoulder maintenance and construction, drainage maintenance and construction, mowing, and vegetation control.Assist in all aspects of maintaining, repairing, and constructing the storm drainage system. Assist in all aspects of maintaining, repairing, and constructing the water system.Assist in all aspects of maintaining, repairing, and constructing the sanitary sewer collection system and treatment plant.Assist with the maintenance, repair and construction on City facilities and parks.Respond to City emergencies.Perform other duties as assigned; work overtime as required to complete assigned tasks.The duties outlined above are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities performed by employees in this classification but rather as illustrative examples of the types of work that may be assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude them from being required if they are similar, related, or logical assignments to the position, and incumbents may also be tasked with additional position-specific responsibilities. Qualifications/Requirements To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED required. Knowledge of light and heavy equipment operations is required along with experience in public works operations.COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have excellent communication skills to take direction, work successfully with co-workers and respond appropriately to customer questions and/or complaints.WORK SCHEDULE: The person in this position will be required to work a 40-hour per week schedule with a minimum of two consecutive days off. The work schedule may require weekend work.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to complete mathematical calculations required to successfully accomplish assigned job tasks.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to work within established guidelines including all applicable safety requirements.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Applicant must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License. Applicants must currently have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or higher, with air brake and tanker endorsement, and a first-aid card and certified flagger's card. Work Environment The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Most work is performed in an outdoor environment regardless of weather conditions. Work exposes employee to machinery and its moving parts, fumes, chemicals, or toxic substances, and requires working with dangerous machinery and sharp tools. Employee is also required to perform work in high places.More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. The City of Shelton offers an excellent benefits package.We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.Read about our benefits:The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type, bargaining unit, or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time).Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.Insurance BenefitsEmployees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are several medical plans with no or very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. An Employee Assistance Program is available to promote the health and well-being of employees.Retirement and Deferred CompensationCity of Shelton Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. Employees also have the ability to participate in a deferred compensation program with a 6.2% match. This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.Social SecurityCity of Shelton employees are only covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security. Public Service Loan ForgivenessIf you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.HolidaysFull-time and part-time employees are entitled to 11 paid holidays and 2 paid personal floating holidays per calendar year.Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave days.Sick LeaveFull-time employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be pro-rated based on the number of hours in pay status. Vacation (Annual Leave)Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in City Policy 200-1501 per this schedule: Years of ServiceVacation Hours Accrued Per Month0 thru 510 HoursBeginning 6 thru 1014 HoursBeginning 11 thru 1518 HoursBeginning 16+22 HoursPart-time employees accrue pro-rated vacation leave hours based on their scheduled hours worked. Military LeaveThe City of Shelton supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.Bereavement LeaveEmployees experiencing the loss of an immediate family member shall be granted up to (5) consecutive days of bereavement leave. For specific details and eligibility, please refer to the City of Shelton Bereavement Leave Policy or your Collective Bargaining Agreement.Additional LeaveLeave SharingParental LeaveFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Leave Without Pay