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Construction & Maintenance Laborer - Utility Worker 2 - Non-Permanent - *04830-24

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
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FULL-TIME/NON-PERMANENT
 CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE LABORER
 UTILITY WORKER 2

 

Capital Asset Management Program (CAMP) – Region 3
 Yakima, Washington – Yakima County

 

Anticipated Appointment Length: 5.5 Months
May 16, 2024 – November 1, 2024 

 

CAMP’s mission is to deliver technical and professional engineering, construction, and maintenance to sustain facilities, infrastructure, and ecosystems under the Department’s care.

 

As our Construction & Maintenance Laborer, you will support the strategic goals and objectives to protect, restore, and enhance fish and wildlife populations and their habitats.

 

Assist the Maintenance Mechanics and Supervisors in maintaining grounds safety at project sites by performing various general semi-skilled manual labor that support various trades such as carpenters, equipment operators, welders, and mechanics.

 

This is an opportunity to assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of pipes, valves, and gates.

 

You are excited to preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.

 

We are seeking a candidate to assist in the performance of minor building maintenance jobs or other agency properties statewide.

 

 

Here are some things you will do in this role:


Physical Labor on Construction and Maintenance Projects: 

  • Performs various general manual labors that support various trades such as carpenters, equipment operators, welders, and mechanics.  
  • Digs and back fills ditches and trenches; cuts and removes woody debris; grounds restoration; cleans fish screens; and concrete forming.  
  • Loads, unloads, and moves supplies, materials, or equipment to and from work site.

Metal Fabrication: 

  • May assist in welding and repair of various metal structures.
  • Cuts pipe, plate, and other materials.
  • Operates a variety of fabrication shop equipment such as oxyacetylene and arc welders, hand or electric pipe threaders, grinding wheels, buffers, and drill presses.

 Equipment Operation: 

  • Operates motorized vehicles such as trucks and trailers combo to transport equipment, supplies, and materials.  
  • Operates hand and power tools, weed whacker, chain saw, pneumatic tamper, and portable pumps.

Site Handling: 

  • Assists with preparation of new construction sites. 
  • Cleans up rubble and debris and remove waste materials.
  • Maintains a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work Setting, including hazards:
    • Duties are performed in a fabrication shop and on occasion at construction sites at hatcheries and wildlife areas. Hazards include working on rough terrain, riverbanks, slippery slopes, and other surfaces, confined and difficult to reach spaces, and in all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat, rain, or show.  Bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting of 50 pounds repetitively when loading and unloading trucks or moving materials around project site.
    • Some tasks will involve working at a desk on a computer. Office hazards include working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, looking at computer monitor for long periods of time, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
    • Must be able to negotiate water in emergency situations.
  • Schedule:
    • Typically, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Thursday.
    • Work overtime as needed/requested, which may include overnight stays and evening and weekend work.
  • Travel Requirements:
    • Travel required 60-80% depending on season, including overnight travel.
  • Tools and Equipment:
    • Basic hand tools, power tools such as drills, roto hammers, cut off saws, circular saws, hydraulic punch, metal band saws, welders, cutting torch, plasma cutter, chainsaws, and/or powered motors; automotive equipment and trailers.
  • Customer Interactions:
    • Frequent interactions varying between Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, and Intra-Agency customers and vendors.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED.

And

  • Two (2) years of experience as a Utility Worker 1 or equivalent education/experience.

And

  • Physical strength to do required work.


License:

  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: 

  • One (1) year of experience in the use of tools and equipment commonly used by laborers in the construction trade.
  • Valid First Aid and CPR Certification 
  • Forklift Certification
  • Electrical or alarm experience.
  • Roofing experience.

 

Supplemental Information

 

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

 

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

 

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

  • A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
  • A current resume. 
  • Three professional references. 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

 

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

 

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

 

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types.

 

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months.

 

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), and an Employee Assistance Program.

 

UNION - WFSE: 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

 

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

  • Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov.
  • Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
  • Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

 

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

  • Notify us of your military spouse status by email at Cheri.Weld@dfw.wa.gov. 
  • Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
  • Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

 

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. 

 

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.  Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

 

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled, and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

 

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

 

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

 

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