
Details
We have no vacancy to fill at this time and will be creating a pool of qualified candidates that we can select from over the course of the next year (up to 12 months) as vacancies occur.
Job Definition
A person who operates all District equipment vehicles used in the installation and maintenance of transmission and distribution systems. This position is under the direction of Line Foreman and Construction Superintendent.
Distinguishing Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Three (3) years of experience driving heavy-duty vehicles and operating various types of heavy equipment utilized by the construction industry, OR
- Completion of a certified Equipment Operator Apprentice program OR the District’s Equipment Operator-in-Training program.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
License, Certification, or Testing:
- Valid Washington State Driver License with a good driving record.
- Valid current Washington State Commercial Driver License (Class A) within 6 months from job start date.
- Subject to DOT pre-employment screening (immediately), and DOT regulatory random drug testing upon obtaining Commercial Driver License.
- Obtain valid CPR and First Aid certificates within 3 months from job start date.
- Successful completion of the following sequential testing process; applicants/bidders must pass each of the preceding steps to be eligible to move to the next step in the testing process (not required for candidates that have completed the District’s Equipment Operator-in-Training program):
- Pass Entry Helper strength test.
- Pass Cross-Arm build test.
- Pass Equipment Operator test.
- Pass a joint collaborative interview process.
- Pass pre-placement physical exam (to be done after verbal job offer)
You can find the full job description for this position, including responsibilities, additional qualifications, and working conditions on the following pages: Equipment Operator
Benefits
In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison, core term life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides a generous paid family and medical leave program, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview.
Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.
Our Values
We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.
Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.
We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.
We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.
We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.
Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Everett
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