Snow Removal Operator (Equipment Operator 2) Mt. Spokane

Salary : $26.74 - $31.02 Hourly

Location : Spokane County - Other, WA

Job Type : Full Time - Non-Permanent

Job Number : 2025-06595

Department : Parks and Recreation Commission

Opening Date : 09 / 19 / 2025

Salary Information : The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title : Equipment Operator 2

Location : Mead, WA

Closes : Continuous. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis starting September 26th, 2025. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.

Position Status : This is a non-permanent position. Expected duration of this position is 4 months. Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit -

Mt. Spokane is a beautiful park and a popular destination for winter recreation. Our outstanding team is comprised of individuals with a wide range of great experience, who have fun and work really well together. If you enjoy working outdoors with a variety of large equipment items, we encourage you to apply.

This position is not eligible to telework, as physical on-site presence is required to perform essential functions.

About this position :

This position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of heavy equipment including snowplows, snow blowers, graders, excavators, and loaders during the Winter Recreation use season at Mount Spokane State Park. The Equipment Operator 2 will plow and clear the main mountain road and adjacent parking areas for visitors to have safe access to the Nordic, Alpine, and snowshoe recreation areas of the park.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to :

Performs roadway and parking lot snow removal and maintenance in State Parks and facilities :

• Proficiently operates the following equipment on a two-lane road that, at times, will have heavy traffic : 12-yard dump truck with snowplow and sander, graders, front-end loaders, excavators, load-mounted snow blowers and truck mounted snow blower.
• Performs removal of trees and other debris from roadways and parking areas that encumber visitor use.

Maintains heavy equipment :

Assists with basic park winter maintenance needs :

Performs administrative duties regarding equipment use and time management :

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Requirements :

Uniform Information : All Equipment Operators are required to wear a uniform. A complete and properly worn uniform helps establish the professional identity of an Equipment Operator and promotes respect as a Washington State Parks employee. All Equipment Operators will receive 6 shirts, 1 baseball cap, and 1 safety vest.

Working Conditions : Work schedule is 5-days a week, 8-hour shifts. Work hours may be night shift working along in inclement weather.

How to apply :

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references. It is encouraged to include :

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

Supplemental Information

About Parks :

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission provides policy direction for one of the largest, most diverse, and beautiful state parks systems in the country. The state park system is comprised of 124 state parks and properties covering over 138,000 acres throughout the state. The park system includes marine parks, heritage sites, historic parks, interpretive centers, retreat centers, ocean beaches and hundreds of miles of trails. The agency is also responsible for the state's winter recreation program, boating safety and vessel pump out program and numerous contracted concession operations. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission cares for Washington's most treasured lands, waters, and historic places. Want to join a great organization? State parks connect all Washingtonians to their diverse natural and cultural heritage and provide memorable recreational and educational experiences that enhance their lives, this is a mission like no other state agency. For more information on Washington State Parks, click .

Note : This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Once the listed position is filled, this recruitment announcement may also be used to fill additional position(s) for up to sixty (60) days.

Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. This position is subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). For more information, please go to

Diversity Policy Statement : The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

For information about this position, please contact Luke Karol at or (509) 238-6845.

For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact J enee Kramer at Jenee.Kramer@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8569.

All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

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More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits :

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 07-21-2025

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Which best describes your experience operating heavy equipment such as large tractors, graders, bulldozer, excavator with the various attachment, snowplows as well as 5-12 yard dump trucks, which requires knowledge of rules of safe operation of equipment, state motor vehicle laws and heavy equipment rules?

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Please list when and where you received your experience operating heavy equipment including the type of equipment. If this does not apply, enter "N / A".

03

Do you currently hold a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from WA, OR, or ID?

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Have you previously registered yourself in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse?

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Please list any state in which you currently hold a CDL or held a CDL in the last three (3) years. If this does not apply, enter "N / A".

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Which best describes your professional experience operating a snowplow?

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How much experience do you have plowing snow in mountain conditions?

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Please list when and where you received your professional experience plowing snow in mountain conditions. If this does not apply, enter "N / A".

09

Which best describes your professional experience operating tractors?

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How many years of experience do you have performing maintenance of heavy equipment including snowplows, snow blowers, graders, excavators, and loaders?

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Are you willing to work in all types of inclement weather and rapidly changing conditions?

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This position requires a fingerprint criminal background investigation prior to employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Are you willing to undergo a criminal background check as a condition of employment?

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I acknowledge that this position is not eligible for telework and that an on-site presence is required.

Required Question