Senior Construction Maintenance Equipment Operator (Sr CMEO) - Seattle WA

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Senior Construction Maintenance Equipment Operator (Sr CMEO)

SALARY:

$39.60 - $39.60 Hourly

LOCATION:

Various - Seattle area, Washington

JOB TYPE:

Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time

SHIFT:

Day

DEPARTMENT:

Seattle Public Utilities

BARGAINING UNIT:

IBEW, Local 77 - CMEO

CLOSING DATE

05/18/21 04:00 PM Pacific Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has multiple vacancies for experienced and self-directed Senior Construction Maintenance Equipment Operators (Sr CMEO), to be a part of the Solid Waste Operations team at the North (1320 N. 34th St., Seattle) and South Transfer Stations (130 S. Kenyon St., Seattle). This position is an integral part of a team that protects public health and environment in the greater Seattle area that includes the receiving, transferring, and transporting of residential and business waste, self-haul waste and recyclable materials delivered to the transfer stations. This is an excellent opportunity for the candidate who enjoys working in a team environment and serving the communities of the greater Seattle area.

The Senior Construction Maintenance Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment at both of SPU’s Transfer Stations that accepts and transfers waste material. This position uses the knowledge, skills and abilities about Solid Waste Management practices to perform a variety of duties using a variety of equipment.

About Seattle Public Utilities:  

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility working to make Seattle the best place to live for everyone. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.4 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.
   
SPU commits to Our City Values and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We support and hold ourselves accountable to this commitment by eliminating barriers to access and providing employees with equitable opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
   
 Enjoy the following benefits (and more):  

• Opportunities for career advancement      

• Family-friendly multi-cultural work environment      
• Competitive health care plans      
• Free public transportation options      
• 10 paid holidays and two (2) additional personal holidays      
• 12 paid days of vacation per year       
• 12 paid days of sick leave per year      
• Deferred compensation plan      
• Employer/employee contributions to City pension plan

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience operating large equipment, including loaders, excavators, sweeper trucks. Operate large loaders in solid waste utility transfer stations. 
• Precision and working knowledge of the safe mechanical operation of light, medium, and large motorized construction, and maintenance equipment. 
• Able and willing to train other employees to operate equipment. 
• Adheres to all safety procedures and maintains applicable safety trainings.
• Break up and load trash, organics, and various recyclables from tipping floor into large pre-compaction machines and top load trailers. 
• Operate the entire range of a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment and attachments. 
• Effectively communicates with personnel supporting the acceptance and transfer of waste.
• Support Department goals in promoting RSJI objectives.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: 
 

• Two years of heavy equipment operation and maintenance, or one year of experience with completion of a recognized course in construction and maintenance equipment operation that includes practical operating experience. 

License, Certification and Other Requirements:  

• Washington State Commercial Class A driver's license with the Air Brake restriction removed. 
• A demonstration of equipment operation skills will be administered to the most competitive candidates in the applicant pool. 
• A Pre-Placement Medical Exam will be required for the finalist. 
• A background check will also be required for the finalist. 
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:     
                       

• Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Work occurs in a solid waste transfer station with exposure to garbage and recycled waste.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, fumes, odor, pests and exhaust.
• Requires physical exertion to operate the equipment.
• Requires standing, bending and stooping.
• Operates around commercial haulers and members of the public.

The Ideal Candidate Profile: 

• Abilities in mechanical aptitude 
• Have working knowledge of the safe mechanical operation of light, medium and large motorized construction and maintenance equipment and medium and heavy trucks.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-cultural workforce serving a diverse customer base. 

Special Conditions: 

As a part of the application process, you must submit your current 'Full' driving record with your application. Your current record must be dated within 30 days of the date you apply. 

The Department of Licensing (DOL) has several types of driving records available (for a minimal cost). The one you must submit to us is titled 'Full' driving record. We will not accept any other records. Your application will be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested 'Full' driving record.

You may obtain your 'Full' driving record in one of two ways:
 
 1. Obtain your DOL 'Full' driving record online at:
 https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/requestyourrecord.html
 
 2. Go to a driver licensing office in person to purchase your 'Full' driving record.
 
Do NOT get the "Employment" driver record.
 
Based upon on the COVID-19 pandemic, you can either submit this as a document in your application, or email it to danielle...@seattle.gov no later than Tuesday, May 18th @ 4 PM.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Additional safety measures have been taken for working during COVID-19.  

At Seattle Public Utilities, our job is to protect the area's quality of life. We pledge to meet community and environmental needs by:    

• Maintaining some of the nation's best drinking water        
• Preventing sewer backups, flooding, and landslides        
• Helping Seattle residents and businesses be recycling leaders        
• Protecting local waterways and the Sound from sewage overflows and polluted stormwater runoff.  

We do this while always keeping in mind that we need to spend customers' money wisely.
 We are also making sure that as Seattle grows, it's even better for future generations. A place where:    

• Less garbage is shipped to the landfill        
• The drinking water is protected        
• Utility infrastructure is well-built and maintained        
• And where salmon thrive in healthy waterways  

Seattle is known as a progressive leader in technology, innovation, and the environment.

As an employer, the City of Seattle is a leading local government in environmental stewardship, green building and social justice, making our City what it is today and shaping our future. Our employees play an important role in making this possible.
 
 Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/

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SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (SR CMEO)
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APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
Job #2021-00385

If you are unable to apply on-line you may submit a paper application by the closing date to our office.

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500
Seattle, WA 98104

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