King County International Airport (KCIA) is looking for an Equipment Operator Trainee. This position will apply entry level knowledge of equipment operation and system maintenance tasks and participate in Equipment Operator training at King County International Airport (KCIA). This position will assist with the sweeping, mowing and snow removal of the airfield and landside surfaces. Successful candidates will be trained and provide support on special projects involving digging, grading, loading, compacting, & lifting in an efficient, productive, and safe manner will be necessary on airfield and facility grounds.
 
SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES:
These positions are open to all qualified applicants. Vacancies that occur in the next 12 months can be filled with this recruitment. To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to: 

• Perform tasks associated with training and learning how to operate motorized equipment such as grader, backhoe, loader, compactor, bulldozer, scraper, roller, forklift, paving machine, sweeper and mower. 
• Operate equipment to grade, spread, sweep, remove, mow, dig, ditch, build, cut, load, clean, lift, pave or apply various materials.
• Perform tasks associated with training and learning how to respond to on-site accidents, emergencies, potentially hazardous spills or materials and coordinate proper response or disposal.
• Monitor, control and direct activities at job site; control flow and sequence of trucks dumping; direct customers to appropriate areas.
• Perform visual safety inspection of vehicle, check and correct fluid levels and tire pressure, refuel vehicles, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and perform pre-trip inspections.

• Knowledge of or recent experience safely operating heavy equipment;
• Knowledge of and ability to apply construction safety principles and practices
• Basic knowledge of blueprints, plans and specifications
• Ability to respond to on-site safety situations and emergencies;
• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner via radio communications;
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Valid Washington State Driver's License upon hire;
• Valid Washington State Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire;
• Candidate must be able to work on heavy equipment and machinery on different surfaces, grades and terrain in heat/cold, wet/humid, inclement weather and other adverse conditions such as odor, high volume noise, dust and heavy aircraft traffic.

• This person may be assigned to work shifts other than day shift.  Schedules are subject to change. 
• This full-time position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. 
• Overtime work may be required. Alternate shift work, including nights, weekends, holidays, as well as extended and/or flex scheduled work hours may be required to meet the operational business needs of the Airport. 
• For all positions during scheduled runway closures, there is no scheduled time off.
• This position is represented by International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.

As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:

• submit proof of vaccination, or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.