Snow Removal Operator (Equipment Operator 2) Mt. Spokane

Equipment Operator 2

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Job Title: Equipment Operator 2 Location: Mead, WA Closes: Continuous. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis starting October 6th. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made. This is a non-permanent position. Expected duration of this position is 4 months. Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

Mt. Spokane is a beautiful park and a popular destination for winter recreation. Our outstanding team is comprised of individuals with a wide range of great experience, who have fun and work really well together. If you enjoy working outdoors with a variety of large equipment items, we encourage you to apply. This position is not eligible to telework, as physical on-site presence is required to perform essential functions.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs roadway and parking lot snow removal and maintenance in State Parks and facilities: Proficiently operates the following equipment on a two-lane road that, at times, will have heavy traffic: 12-yard dump truck with snowplow and sander, graders, front-end loaders, excavators, load-mounted snow blowers and truck mounted snow blower.
• Performs removal of trees and other debris from roadways and parking areas that encumber visitor use.

• Maintains heavy equipment: Assists with maintenance on blowers, snowplows, sanders, front end loader, grader, and other equipment; performs basic maintenance functions and troubleshoots problems. Assists with welding work, part repair, and replacement. Breaks down equipment at end of season to include cleaning equipment, replacing filters, completing repairs and preparing equipment for summer storage; breaks down and cleans up shop; and transitions area from winter operations to summer operations.

• Assists with basic park winter maintenance needs: Assists with trail clearing, including tree removal, and snow removal from buildings and walkways, which may require hand shoveling for long periods. Performs basic repairs to park facilities and assists with other construction projects as directed by supervisor.

• Performs administrative duties regarding equipment use and time management: Completes accurately and timely, time keeping records, and other agency documents, as assigned, including, but not limited to timesheets, fuel logs, equipment maintenance logs, equipment use logs, equipment repair logs, and supply needs.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment such as large tractors, graders, bulldozer, excavator with the various attachments, snowplows, and 512-yard dump trucks which requires knowledge of rules of safe operation of equipment, state motor vehicle laws and heavy equipment rules and a valid driver's license and a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from WA, OR, or ID must be obtained by the position start date, December 1st, 2026.

Required competencies:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience plowing and using heavy equipment in winter and mountainous conditions.
• Ability to work independently with accountability to team and park.
• Ability to communicate with the public respectfully and effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Uniform Information: All Equipment Operators are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of an Equipment Operator and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All Equipment Operators will receive 6 shirts, 1 baseball cap, and 1 safety vest. Working Conditions: Work schedule is 5-days a week, 8-hour shifts. Work hours may be night shift working along in inclement weather.

How to Apply

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references. It is encouraged to include:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resum

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
• For more information on Veteran's Preference and instructions on how to check your eligibility, click here.