Equipment Operator

Employer
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Equipment Operator

Anticipated non-permanent employment is June 2026 - June 2027
Location: Northwest Region- Sedro Woolley, WA
Salary: $4,517.00 - $5,241.00 Monthly

CLOSING DATE EXTENDED! Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 4/22/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Northwest Region as a Heavy Equipment Operator.  The duty station is in Sedro-Woolley and will work throughout the North Cascades, primarily Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish Counties.  This position supports the management of Northwest Region’s road network of approximately 1200 miles of forest roads.  This position works with the region engineering staff to implement forest road projects.  The primary emphasis will be on road maintenance and abandonment, fish culvert and bridge installations, and emergency repairs.  All maintenance activities must conform to the Forest Practice rules.

Responsibilities:

  • Creating and maintaining respectful working relationships
  • Collaboration
  • Maintain a safe work environment that enforces Agency guidelines as well as L&I and OSHA rules
  • Assisting with diagnosing equipment problems
  • Assisting with minor maintenance and repairs

Required Qualifications: 

  • 5 (five) years of experience performing forest road construction and/or maintenance while operating heavy equipment such as a bulldozer, an excavator, and a dump truck.
  • Experience reading and interpreting project plans and specifications.
  • Experience organizing and implementing projects successfully.
  • Experience using computers, data input, and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 10 (ten) years of experience with a wide variety of construction equipment.
  • Familiarity with Forest Practices rules that pertain to forest roads and maintenance activities.
  • Experience with culvert pipe installation, including fish passage pipe installation.
  • Experience using survey tools such as a hand compass, clinometer, surveyor tapes or logger tapes, laser level or construction level, and rod.
Job Field:
Forestry
Other
Job Type:
Full Time
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location Detail:
Sedro Woolley, WA
Salary:
$4,517.00 - $5,241.00 Monthly
Job Benefits:

DNR offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.

Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5308810/equipment-operat…

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