Heavy Equipment Operator

Recruitment Description: 
The City of Ellensburg is accepting applications for Heavy Equipment Operator. 
 
The person in this position will perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Operate a variety of equipment in the construction, maintenance, repair and replacement of City streets, sidewalks, and rights of way. 

• Maintain streets, alleyways, and shoulders, which includes, but is not limited to: asphalt paving, patching, and crack fill; pavement paint striping and marking; grading and laying gravel; etc.
• Monitor creeks during periods of high water and keep catch racks clean; maintain and repair damaged banks, rip rap and catch racks and other appurtenances as needed.
• Repair, grind, and replace concrete sidewalk, curbs, and gutters; patch brickwork as needed.
• Install new street signs and replace weathered or damaged signs; respond to reports of damaged or missing signs in a timely manner; install and/or maintain sign spots; assist other divisions, agencies, and the public with special events (i.e., rodeo, fair, parade, etc.) affecting streets and traffic as assigned by preparing signs, closing streets, and placing/removing signs. 
• Trim and remove trees where limbs and bushes are blocking roadways, pathways, sidewalks, and signs; mow weeds and apply pesticides in the public right of way.
• Grease equipment after use and perform preventive maintenance checks on equipment; report problems to mechanics and follow mechanic recommendations for proper operation; clean equipment with high-pressure water as needed; maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Assist training of temporary and new employees to ensure they are operating equipment in a proper and safe manner; serve as acting foreperson as assigned; perform carpentry work such as building of no parking signs, etc.; attend and participate in safety meetings. 

• Must have adequate education to be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Two (2) years of experience operating equipment and performing similar duties and responsibilities.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License including a Class B Commercial Driver's License (Class A preferred) with tanker endorsement; must possess and maintain insurable driving record.  Employee will be required to have a CDL within 6 months of employment at the expense of the employee with the option to borrow the expense of training from the City with a signed loan agreement

• International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Certification for Signs and Pavement Markings - Tech I, within one (1) year from becoming eligible (previous traffic control experience with either the City or other employers shall count toward this requirement).
• Must possess the following certification or have the ability to obtain within a reasonable time period as approved by the supervisor:
  • Forklift certification
  • First Aid/CPR/AED certification
  • Flagging certification
  • Pesticide Applicators License is desirable for all Operators but will be required for personnel assigned to these duties.

• The City of Ellensburg is required by federal regulation to administer a testing program for controlled substance and alcohol use for employees required to have and maintain a CDL.  This position is covered under the City of Ellensburg Substance Abuse Testing Policy.