HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

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UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, as well as the separate Emergency Management team, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Please visit the UW Facilities web page for more information: UW Facilities .

Maintenance & Construction (M&C) is responsible for general maintenance, repair, and renovations of all University of Washington (UW) main campus facilities including building interiors, exteriors, and grounds, as well as logistics, moving, and disposal of surplus equipment and furniture.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Operator.

Under the direction of the supervisor and lead, operate heavy-duty trucks, crawler tractors, and similar vehicles to move earth, equipment and materials.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate power cranes, excavators, graders, and related equipment to move dirt, rock, equipment, passengers and materials.
• Operate tractors to clear land, build roadways and parking lots; trim backfills and smooth grades from survey stakes and plans.
• Operate equipment to demolish and remove debris on construction and alteration projects; remove snow from streets, roads and parking lots.
• Operate road watering, oiling and rolling equipment.
• Grease, oil, service and make minor repairs to equipment; keep equipment in good working order; make emergency adjustments on equipment; assist mechanic in major repairs.
• May develop cost estimates for maintenance and repair work.
• Operate a variety of hand, power, precision, and stationary shop tools and equipment.
• Keep leads and supervisors informed of project status/work progress, needed materials and equipment.
• Operate machinery such as forklifts, scissor-lifts, and high rangers.
• Load and unload materials and supplies.
• Operate vehicles such as UW vans and trucks to transport tools, equipment and personnel to various job sites.
• May instruct semiskilled workers.
• Communicate and coordinate with other UW Facilities shops and other business partners such as Engineering Services to facilitate work.
• Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Comply with all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures, M&C protocols, i.e., Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).
• Support all management directives and the vision and values of M&C.
• Participate in and follow through with M&C process improvement initiatives, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.
• Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.
• Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.
• Other duties as required

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
• Be responsible and accountable.
• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
• Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
• Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
• Exhibit a professional work ethic.
• Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Requirements include:

• Three years of experience in operation of heavy equipment
OR full journey status as Heavy Equipment Operator by work experience, vocational or trade school apprenticeship program or any combination of the above.
• Possession of valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Additional Requirements include:

• Demonstrated successful ability in taking direction, working well with others and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated excellent effective verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:

• Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety & Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products
• Certification as a bucket truck operator, qualified as a crane operator, and experienced in the operation of aerial platform lifts.

Conditions of Employment:

• May be required to accept variable work shift.
• Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using approved safety precautions.
• Ability to lift and move heavy material may be required.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Approved footwear must be provided at the employee’s expense and worn on the job.
• Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job.
• Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center.
• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.