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Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots. + Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of time, up to 12 hours a day.

**Description**

**Job Summary:**

Work under the direction from General Foreman or Superintendent on daily tasks for crew. Operates a variety of heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders and trenchers.

**Job Functions:**

+ Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values."

+ Always represents the Company with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics."

+ Perform duties within a precise limit or standard of accuracy (Quality Control).

+ Performs loading and unloading of equipment and supplies.

+ Precision positioning of equipment, lifting heavy machinery and components, as well as beams and lumber.

+ Will operated joystick controls, pedals, levers and buttons to lift, move, and position loads using hoisting attachments, such as hooks, slings, electromagnets, and buckets.

+ Must be careful and attentive at all times so they can follow directions closely as they will communicate with team members both verbally and by signal instruction.

+ Operate equipment to dig trenches and holes of specified length, depth, and width and grade.

+ Perform daily inspection on machinery and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation in compliance with company standards.

+ Responsible for operating forklifts, extenda booms, and bundle trucks to support construction and maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

+ Must work well with supervision.

+ May be required to train and supervise apprentices.

+ Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

**Qualifications:**

+ Minimum of four (4) years' heavy equipment operator experience, preferably in refinery environment.

+ Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards and protocols.

+ Must be able to pass equipment test and visual observation of operating equipment.

+ Able to run several types of equipment (forklifts, manlifts, etc.)

+ Able to communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and other departments about issues and solutions.

+ Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems is essential, along with the ability to read and interpret technical schematics and manuals.

+ Complete the Company's Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client/Site specific training.

+ MUST obtain and maintain active status within the appropriate drug testing program.

+ MUST pass background check.

+ MUST have TWIC card.

+ MUST have a 20-hour high hazard facility training card.

+ MUST have _Verification of 8,000 craft related hours OR_ **_Graduated journeyperson status preferred._**

**Physical Requirements:**

+ Employee will be standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.

+ Must be able to hear, speak, understand and communicate effectively.

+ May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.

+ Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work from platforms while utilizing proper fall protection and safety protocols.

+ Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of time, up to 12 hours a day.

+ Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Washington law requires pay information in job postings. The typical hiring range for this position in Washington is shown below. The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications and prior experience, specific skill set, geographic location, internal equity, and other factors influencing pay. As such, the actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of this range, and in certain circumstances, may fall outside the listed hiring range.

Hiring range: $55.00 to $58.00 per hour

Full range for this position, available over time: $55.00 to $58.00 per hour

In addition, full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

**EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets/Affirmative** **Action** **Employer**

_We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category_

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Matrix Service

Heavy Equipment Operator

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OTHER

We perform Residential, Commercial and Public Works Projects in the Puget Sound Area, including Pierce, King, Snohomish and Island Counties. About Bayshore Construction Company:Bayshore Construction Company is a multi-faceted company with the ability to provide our clients services on their projects from demo up to framing.

<div>Responsibilities Include:</div><ul><li>Safe and efficient operation of equipment for building demolition, clearing, foundation excavation, loading truck, installing utilities, and grading.</li><li>Establish grades and slopes from a benchmark using a laser.</li><li>Load trucks to weight depending on soil type and condition.</li><li>Knowledge of shoring and trench safety.</li><li>Install side sewers, drainage, and water utilities.</li><li>Basic understanding of blueprints.</li></ul><div>Additional Requirements:</div><ul><li>Minimum 4 years of experience.</li><li>Good communication and organization skills.</li><li>Valid driver’s license.</li></ul> About Bayshore Construction Company:Bayshore Construction Company is a multi-faceted company with the ability to provide our clients services on their projects from demo up to framing. We specialize in demolition, excavation, utility work, concrete foundation, structural slabs and architectural concrete. We perform Residential, Commercial and Public Works Projects in the Puget Sound Area, including Pierce, King, Snohomish and Island Counties. Bayshore Construction Company is dedicated to ensuring our customers’ projects are built exactly as envisioned, budgeted and planned for.

Bayshore Construction Company

Betterteam

Operates heavy construction equipment including backhoe, sweepers, front-end loader, dump trucks, bucket truck, vactor truck, etc., and operates hand tools such as chain saws, trimers, compactors, jack hammers, etc., as qualified. Performs additional construction and maintenance tasks such as vegetation control, striping, signing, sewer and stormwater system cleaning, garbage control, right of way maintenance, sweeping, snow removal, pothole patching, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

HOUR

The City of Port Townsend is recruiting for one opening in the Streets/Stormwater/Sewer division of Public Works. The vacancy will be filled at the Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, Operator I, or Operator II level depending on qualifications. CDL strongly preferred.Complete job descriptions are available <a href="https://weblink.cityofpt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=241837&dbid=0&repo=PTDOCUMENTS" rel="nofollow">here</a>.JOB SUMMARYUnder general supervision performs a variety of maintenance and repair work to streets, sewer, and storm water systems. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide a quality reliable infrastructure looking toward a sustainable future.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential duties also include Core Competencies described in detail in the <a href="https://weblink.cityofpt.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=241837&dbid=0&repo=PTDOCUMENTS" rel="nofollow">job descriptions</a>.<ul><li>Participates as a member of the Streets/Sewer/Stormwater team to perform heavy construction work for a variety of road, stormwater, and sewer construction and maintenance operations</li><li>Performs minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs</li><li>Operates heavy construction equipment including backhoe, sweepers, front-end loader, dump trucks, bucket truck, vactor truck, etc., and operates hand tools such as chain saws, trimers, compactors, jack hammers, etc., as qualified</li><li>Transports equipment with dump trucks and pickups with trailers</li><li>Performs landscaping within the right-of-way</li><li>Performs additional construction and maintenance tasks such as vegetation control, striping, signing, sewer and stormwater system cleaning, garbage control, right of way maintenance, sweeping, snow removal, pothole patching, special projects, and other duties as assigned</li><li>Assists with preventive maintenance program of equipment in coordination with the Equipment Rental Division</li><li>Assists with establishing and implementing appropriate safety programs for staff and equipment.</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul> Maintenance Worker Apprentice$27.06-30.74 base pay range$27.06-34.43 total pay range including maximum possible longevityMinimum Requirements<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Graduation from high school or G.E.D.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.</li><li style="line-height:normal">First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 12 months in this position. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Traffic Control and Flagging certification or must obtain within 6 months in this position. </li></ul>Preferred<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Current flaggers card</li><li style="line-height:normal">Current CDL Class A</li><li style="line-height:normal">Current First Aid/CPR certification</li><li style="line-height:normal">Experience working with construction equipment</li></ul> Maintenance WorkerBase pay range: $27.98-32.00Total pay range: $27.98-31.34 (includes maximum potential longevity pay)Minimum Requirements<ul><li style="line-height:103%">Graduation from high school or G.E.D.</li><li style="line-height:103%">Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.</li><li style="line-height:103%">One (1) year as a streets, stormwater, or sewer apprentice or equivalent relevant experience.</li><li style="line-height:103%">First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 12 months in this position. </li><li style="line-height:103%">Traffic Control and Flagging certification or must obtain within six months in this position. </li><li style="line-height:103%">Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or must obtain within 12 months of employment in this classification.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li style="line-height:103%">Experience working with construction equipment </li><li style="line-height:103%">Current flaggers card</li><li style="line-height:103%">Current CDL Class A strongly preferred</li><li style="line-height:103%">Current First Aid/CPR certification</li><li style="line-height:103%">2+ years' experience working in construction or related field</li></ul> Operator IBase pay range: $34.04-38.52Total pay range: $34.04-43.14 (includes maximum potential longevity pay)Minimum Requirements<ul><li style="line-height:103%">Graduation from high school or G.E.D.</li><li style="line-height:103%">Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance authority.</li><li style="line-height:103%">3+ years in construction running heavy equipment.</li><li style="line-height:103%">First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 12 months in this position. </li><li style="line-height:103%">Traffic Control and Flagging certification or must obtain within six months in this position. </li><li style="line-height:103%">Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or must obtain within 12 months of employment in this classification.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li style="line-height:103%">Experience working with construction equipment </li><li style="line-height:103%">Current flaggers card</li><li style="line-height:103%">Current CDL Class A</li><li style="line-height:103%">Current First Aid/CPR certification</li><li style="line-height:103%">5+ years' experience working in construction or related field</li></ul> Operator IIBase pay range: $36.46-41.41Total pay range: $36.46-46.38 (includes maximum potential longevity pay)Minimum Requirements<ul><li style="line-height:103%">Graduation from high school or G.E.D.</li><li style="line-height:103%">Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.</li><li style="line-height:103%">8+ years' operating construction equipment associated with street repairs, sewer and stormwater maintenance and installation.</li><li style="line-height:103%">First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 12 months in this position. </li><li style="line-height:103%">Traffic Control and Flagging certification or must obtain within six months in this position. </li><li style="line-height:104%">Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or must obtain within 12 months of employment in this classification.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li style="line-height:103%">Experience working with construction equipment </li><li style="line-height:103%">Current flaggers card</li><li style="line-height:103%">Current CDL Class A</li><li style="line-height:103%">Current First Aid/CPR certification</li><li style="line-height:normal">3+ years' experience as a job site superintendent</li></ul> WORKING CONDITIONSThis position requires being onsite working in the field primarily in the outdoors during all types of weather; repeated walking, bending, stooping, and lifting; the ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.; vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected); and a full range of motor skills.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<a href="https://cityofpt.us/hr/page/employee-benefits" rel="nofollow">BENEFITS</a><ul><li>WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp</li><li>Teamsters pension *</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund *</li><li>Time loss/short-term disability insurance</li><li>Life & AD&D insurance</li><li>Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)</li><li>May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually</li><li>Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)</li><li>12 paid holidays</li><li>Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service </li><li>Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li></ul>This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the <a href="https://weblink.cityofpt.us/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=245897&dbid=0&repo=PTDOCUMENTS&cr=1" rel="nofollow">Collective Bargaining Agreement</a>:  <ul><li>Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 years</li><li>Remote plant operations pay</li><li>Emergency response pay</li><li>Phone-watch pay</li><li>Overtime pay or compensatory time</li><li>Premium pay or compensatory time</li><li>Jury duty pay at regular rate during service</li><li>Call-back pay</li><li>Standby pay</li></ul>* Teamsters initiation fee is $100 and monthly dues are 2.25 of hourly wage x the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar. The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.Thisjob descriptioninnowayimpliesthatthesearetheonlydutiestobeperformed.Theemployeeoccupying the positionwillberequired to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-relateddutiesrequestedby their supervisors.Thisjob description does not constitute an employmentagreementbetweentheCityandtheemployeeandissubjecttochangeastheneedsof the Cityandrequirementsof the job change.

City of Port Townsend

Streets/Sewer/Stormwater Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, or Operator

Talent Acquisition

Vactor Truck Driver Job Title: Vactor Truck Driver Date: 2/16/2026 Depart/Division: Operations Supervisor: Fleet Trucking Manager Position Type: Non-Union/Hourly Non-Exempt Location: HQ/Everett Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Fleet Trucking Manager. Essential Responsibilities + Driving - Vactor truck operation + Complete pre-trip inspection of truck and equipment + Perform potholing to locate and expose underground utilities prior to excavation + Clean storm lines, manholes, and catch basins.

Vactor Truck Driver 

 Job Title: Vactor Truck Driver Date: 2/16/2026 

 Depart/Division: Operations Supervisor: Fleet Trucking Manager 

 Position Type: Non-Union/Hourly Non-Exempt Location: HQ/Everett 

 Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Fleet Trucking Manager. The Vactor Operator works closely with the onsite crews to perform tasks and duties necessary for the operation of a vactor truck and other similar equipment. 

 Essential Responsibilities 

+ Driving - Vactor truck operation 

+ Complete pre-trip inspection of truck and equipment 

+ Perform potholing to locate and expose underground utilities prior to excavation 

+ Clean storm lines, manholes, and catch basins. This includes determining appropriate positioning of truck along with the correct equipment and method of cleaning to implement 

+ Operate truck to dump contents of storage tank at appropriate dump sites, or in on site containments 

+ Identify and report necessary repairs, if necessary, for storm lines, manholes, and catch basins, and underground utilities 

+ Respond to emergency calls requiring the use of the sewer vactor truck and other similar equipment 

+ Develop and update a schedule of inspection and maintenance 

+ Ensure safety procedures are being implemented while on the job as mandated by DOSH/OSHA 

+ Maintain and keep daily records of inspections and work completed on sanitary and storm manholes, collection lines, catch basins, and other water collecting structures. Keep notes while out in the field and report issues to on-site foreman 

+ Other duties as assigned 

 Qualifications/Knowledge/Abilities: 

+ Must be able to work variable shifts 

+ High School Diploma or GED 

+ Commercial driver's license - Class A with tanker endorsement 

+ Pass examination demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of the vactor truck 

+ Thorough knowledge of the safety standards, practices, and procedures relating to the operation of the vactor truck and maintenance 

+ Demonstrated skill using effective oral and written communication in the performance of duties and responsibilities 

+ Able to learn company procedures, regulations, and requirements with respect to procurement, safety, operations, and organizations 

+ Working knowledge of ventilation blower, tripod stand, come-along and harness for confined space entry, and atmospheric detector 

+ Experience and training in confined space entry procedures, hazardous material - operators level, and operation of S.C.B.A. (self-contained breathing apparatus) 

+ Able to learn the layout construction and conditions of sanitary and storm collection systems. 

 Working Environment: Work is performed in the field. Fieldwork is generally in the right-of-way on streets and roads. The work involves driving the vactor truck, lifting sections of pipe, contact with wastewater and hazardous materials, close proximity to heavy equipment, and confined space entry. 

 Physical: Work is performed in the field in all weather conditions. The work requires balancing, climbing, kneeling, lifting to 100 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, stooping, and walking. (manhole covers, storm water grates). Ability to lift 50 lbs. overhead. The work may occasionally require entry and exit from confined spaces. 

 Equipment used: Vactor truck, personal computer, vacuum trucks and equipment, and general hand and power tools 

 About Interwest Construction: 

 At Interwest Construction, we're proud to build infrastructure that strengthens our communities. From highways to utilities and everything in between, our success is built on teamwork, integrity, and excellence. Join us and make your mark in the Pacific Northwest. 

 Interwest Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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