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Home My WebLink About*Other - Public WorksMemo Grant County Department of Public Works 124 Enterprise St. S.E. Ephrata, WA 98823 To: Honorable Grant County Board of County Commissioners From: Dave Bren, PE, MSCE County Road Engineer Date: June 7, 2023 Re: Heavy Equipment Operator, Level 1-5 Request for BOCC Approval of Job Description Change (51) PSV Staff Members Effected Serial No. 22.089 JUN 11 2023 t"7 a .' o,16, om' �,�,L , as - C „. A Legislative History: Financial Impact: • First Presentation: ;June 6, 2023 • Annual Wages & Benefits $350,000 • Second Presentation: June 13, 20239 Annual AGC Apprenticeship $35,000 • Total Annual Basis, Current Cost $385,000 Overview Heavy equipment operators in Road District 1, Road District 2, Road District 3, Bridge Division, and the Traffic Division have several different job descriptions. The job descriptions include many overlapping skills, duties, and responsibilities. In addition, a review of the job descriptions found that they need to be modernized to address recent technology, methods, and trade apprenticeship changes that have occurred in the heavy equipment operator profession. Job Description Update The attached job description updates and combines previous descriptions into a single job description (Attachment A). The updated job description provides several major improvements as follows: • Provides a single job description to reduce HR processes. • Provides advancement within the current position, which reduces the internal HR hiring processc U. S."' CM • Provides apprenticeship training and cross training. .R1W coU • Pr Special Duties,, Provides for Sp a u es, which lock positions on the organizational chart L • Provides for advancement by Work Experience or Education or Certification, which provides fob advanced placement, expanded hiring options, and expanded promotion options. "To meet ,current and future n� eds, servin:g togather with. pub is and private entities, white f'bste:ring are•sp)eot u! and,.,, suc.Ges. u! - --- work �envirunrn,ent." Infcrn ati+�n__..................._.._.,..__..__...___......... 5 -M 4-60 oave 3ren, !PE, County !Road Engineer...-.,-.....-.. 35 E� �r FAX ............................................ ........... ......... (509) 754-6087 Bob eersa�nti, Construction En;�ineer._........�........Ext 3503 M,ke e-Trolio, Su, :perVisor-oist. �o. 2........................Erct. 359.E E-'rnaA............................ publicwoe grantc�ountywa.gov ,I`oc ON,, Accountant �.eek.._....._...._.........�---.._......:EA 3555 John, !Brissey, 3u:pervisorOist No. 3 ......... ...... ............ Ext 35+4.1 Sam Castro, Public Works LDirector ................... Ext. 3504 t Follett, Eoremen-3'ign: Shop ............................ Ext. 3579 John; Spiess, 3uperVisor-centra;) Shop—. --(5,09) 754-6086 Sam uel :Dart, Assista nt Director .................... Jason Collings, Solid Waste .............. .... ........ (503) 754-4319 Andy B+caath,, :Bridge 3ulae,rv.Boc._.._..--__.__..._.._..__,.__...._..E,�ct 3535 Well Received and Transparent Update: The update was developed with direct input of the Association, Human Resources, Heavy Equipment Operators, Public Works Director, and the County Engineer. The update process took several months to conduct and has been well received and supported by parties, including. • The Association has formally voted to begin an Associated General Contractors Apprenticeship program when this Job Description is approved. • Association President • County Engineer • Public Works Director Fiscal and Policy Implications This Job Description change includes a major change in pay bands for the various duties (Attachment B). In addition, the apprenticeship training program itself will have an annual cost. A current fiscal cost on an annual basis, for this Job Description change, is as follows: Annual &Benefits Wages $350,000 Annual Basis ($277,659 +Benefits) B. (5 1) Staff Members with 1-2 Pay Band Increase Inland AGC Spokane $35,000 Annual Basis Heavy Equipment Operators provides for up to (15) Apprentices Annually Apprenticeship Program Commission Packet Attachment A. Job Description for Heavy Equipment Operator, Level 1-5 B. Payroll Fiscal Analysis —Current Annual Basis Action Requested Public Works Staff requests approval of the new Job Description as presented. "To meet current and, fifture needs, :serving together with publio and private entities, while: fostering a .resp o ul and.' ZuGoes.sfu:l. work. environment." Information .................................................(509) 754-6082 Dave Bren, PE, County Road Engineer .................. Ext. 3502 Ed Lowry, Supervisor -Dist. No. 1 ................................ Ext. 3540 FAX...............................................................(509) 754-6087 Bob Bersanti, Construction Engineer .................... Ext. 3503 Mike DeTrolio, Supervisor -Dist. No. 2 ........................ Ext. 3591 E-mail ............................. publicworks@grantcountywa.gov Loc Ohl, Accountant Lead ....................................... Ext. 3555 John Brissey, Supervisor -Dist. No. 3 ........................... Ext. 3541 Sam Castro, Public Works Director ....................Ext. 3504 Rod Follett, Foreman -Sign Shop ............................ Ext. 3579 John Spiess, Supervisor -Central Shop ............. (509) 754-6086 Samuel Dart, Assistant Director .........................Ext. 3519 Jason Collings, Solid Waste .......................... (509) 754-4319 Andy Booth, Bridge Supervisor .................................... Ext. 3535 Grant County Job Description Title: Heavy Equipment Operator FLEA: Non -Exempt dept: Public Works Status: Full -Time Reports to District Division Foreman Pay Band: See Below EEO:: 12 30 22 Revised , Supervises: See Below Greeted: Level Pro ressive U erational Duty s e P a Ban , 1 Temporary or Trainee Operator 7 2 Apprentice Level Operator S 3 Journey Level Operator 9 4 Special Operator 10 5 Lead Operator 11 4 B O SZTMIVIARY Heavy equipment operators provide highly skilled labor for Public Works roadway maintenance, roadway repair, and new construction work in one -or -more areas of expertise including; truck operations, light equipment operations, multiple equipment operations, bridge crew operator, traffic technician operator, crane operator, new roads construction grader, and machine control operations leader. Heavy equipment operators may promote within their existing position, as they take on progressive levels of duty and responsibility. . T S I GUISHIN GTE DI N TI 1 A temporary CDL hire must have a CDL with manual endorsement. A temporary CDL Temporary hire may aid in the work of journey level operators. A temporary CDL hire may work a CDL Hire maximum of (5) months in a calendar year. This is nota permanent hire position. A CDL trainee may aid in the work of journey level operators. A CDL trainee must obtain 1 their CDL with a manual endorsement within (5) months. The CDL trainee is a regular Part -Time hire, part-time employee, while they are taking classes at Big Bend Community College. CDL Trainee The department pays for the CDL tuition, book, and supplies. Trainees that obtain their CDL are promoted to an apprentice operator, while in their current position. Apprentice level operators conduct truck operations to support journey level operators. 2 Apprentice Apprentices can perform any operator duty once they are trained for the task. Level Alternatively, they may aid the work of a journey level operator, as an apprentice, for work they are still learning how to conduct. 3 Journey level operators conduct light equipment operations and are skilled to Journey independently perform work in their area of expertise. Journey level operators must Level provide for the training and work experiences -of apprentice level operators. Special operators conduct multi equipment operations and are skilled to independently perform work. Duties are often unique and have increased responsibility, specialized 4 knowled e, or high-level equipment skills. Once a special du is assigned on the Special g gp �' g p anizational chart, department head approval is required to transfer out or make a Operator or g p pp q change in this duty. Special operators provide for the training and work experiences of all operator levels. Lead operators are leadership or instructor level operator positions. Once a lead operator 5 is assigned on the organizational chart, department head approval is required to transfer Lead out or make a change in this duty. Lead operators conduct multi equipment operations Operator and are skilled to independently perform work in their area of expertise. Lead operators provide for the training and work experiences of all operator levels. Created i2/30/2022 Page 1. of 5 Created 12/30/2022 Page 2 of 5 Special and Lead Operator Duties: Special and Lead operators conduct organizational chart assigned duties. These duties have increased responsibility, specialized knowledge, or high-level equipment operator skills. Once a duty is assigned on the organizational chart, department head approval is required to transfer out or make a change in this duty. Training for Equal or Lower Duties: Journey level operators should continue to cross -train for equal or lower -level duties throughout their careers. Apprenticeship does not end at Journey Level status. Learning how to operate new equipment, new technology, and construction methods is the very nature of being a Heavy Equipment Operator. Training for Higher Level Duties: A journey level operator, that is training for a special or lead operator position, must have a "training plan", approved by the department head, before they start their training. The "training plan" shall define the length of training period, performance reviews, training methods, measurable steps, and required competencies for promotion. Out -of -Class P Performing the work for a higher-level position, when that position is on leave, requires out -of -class pay per the Association agreement. Training is not considered out of class work. Created 12/30/2022 Page 3 Of 5 It is important for Public Works to maintain the ability to lift heavy loads. This is a unique duty for the department. Once this duty is assigned on the Crane:.0perat:or,.,_ organizational chart, department head approval is required to transfer out -- Leader: or make a change in this duty. The crane operator provides for the . ... .... leadership, training, safety, and configuration of heavy lift operations. The tLeveL, crane opera tor must continuously hold the proper certification t conduct 0 crane work. This operator continues work as a multi equipment operator when crane duties are not available. It is important for Public Works to maintain the ability to construct road New Roads grades for new BST roads. This is a unique duty for the department. Once U GraderOperol.:,itr this duty is assigned on the organizational chart, department head approval is required to transfer out or make a change in this duty. The new roads Leader: J grader operator is responsible for the high -quality finished grading of all (Level 5) new construction roads. This operator continues work as a multi equipment operator when there are no new roads under construction. It is important for the Public Works to build future high tech skills with GPS machine control in the department. This is a unique duty for the a -�_M ehi.0e-,,,.Uontro1_.1_ department. The machine control operator provides for leadership, Operator T'leade'er:.. training, installation and configuration of machine controlled heavy (Level) equipment in the department. A machine control operations leader continues work as a multi equipment operator when there are no machine control operations. Special and Lead Operator Duties: Special and Lead operators conduct organizational chart assigned duties. These duties have increased responsibility, specialized knowledge, or high-level equipment operator skills. Once a duty is assigned on the organizational chart, department head approval is required to transfer out or make a change in this duty. Training for Equal or Lower Duties: Journey level operators should continue to cross -train for equal or lower -level duties throughout their careers. Apprenticeship does not end at Journey Level status. Learning how to operate new equipment, new technology, and construction methods is the very nature of being a Heavy Equipment Operator. Training for Higher Level Duties: A journey level operator, that is training for a special or lead operator position, must have a "training plan", approved by the department head, before they start their training. The "training plan" shall define the length of training period, performance reviews, training methods, measurable steps, and required competencies for promotion. Out -of -Class P Performing the work for a higher-level position, when that position is on leave, requires out -of -class pay per the Association agreement. Training is not considered out of class work. Created 12/30/2022 Page 3 Of 5 COMPETENCIES;; RE UIRED 1. Knowledge of relevant federal laws, state laws, county road standards, specifications, and codes. 2. Knowledge of highway construction materials, testing, and processes. 3. Knowledge of construction engineering documentation. 4. Knowledge of rights-of-way 5. Knowledge of computers and j ob-related software programs. 6. Skill in reading plans and specifications 7. Skill in drafting and design. 8. Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work. g. Skill in problem solving. 1o. Skill in interpersonal and teamwork relations. 11. Skill in dealing with the public. 12. Skill in oral and written communication. 13. Knowledge of emergency preparedness (fire, earthquake, disaster). 14. Knowledge of safety & security (safe work practices, incident reporting, etc.) • 15. Commitment to County mission 16. Knowledge of County policies & procedures EXPERIE D WORK _ NCE E UCATION AND ;CER.TIFICATION Heavy Equipment Operators may advance or be placed within their positions by work experience, apprenticeship, or by certification. The following table shows the minimum requirements for each level of Heavy Equipment Operator. LETEL ; And -And URK EXPERIENCE APPRENTICESHIP - SPECIAL 1 5 -Years of Construction -- - =-----%-/- - =/- ------�f-- - y�-�j CDL w Manual Temporary Agricultural, or Public Works - Endorsement CDL Hire Operations Work Experience ":. /✓i "/-/ .%/" .iii/i -yi _. ii,/ / /s�j s i // sii .%_ "/-.�'/ ::r // ��, ear of Construction Agricultural, or Public Works Part -Time g � - i. // ✓; „-i. //. „/.� - ,i/�„i/,:�-./iii �-� / � y j /,� / � / ' ..�= :ii��. N'��f//�: ✓i Sn _//ice /�/ / / i // %_ y/-/ ii �. / /i / /�' "�.. /,/.i% ✓,. /�//// ��//�r��, /.s !� /. -i,//-//r-.i/-�.. `,/ ii.,y,/ '�// yi i//i./f„i . %�". CDL Trainee Operations a • ons Wo k :_ :-:-:i,"s-:/ // /./ -y-,.i � /.c . ;/,/.-/� ,s! ._//= i, .�-r.te<�%/i�/,/„,ji�`.ce _ /,_�✓ �/.�i/,-../ _�.�i./��:�, :-_.'z��i.:�s /�./s_✓,,�/_,� � i _i/_ -"/ j// ./ii/. . .,/i�_/_-_.s.. em./�.; /.s,,-.y/:� ,:�/�, G/..`,,_i.i. e ;i i/ce��%, /i- %..y�y��/”/ //./;" ,,%�i� :�//%-/.>��r/._ry//_/._ ._/ .�,,/�/� 2 1 -Years of Construction, Enrollment in Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice Agricultural, or Public Works Apprenticeship Program or Previous CDL w Manual Level Operations Work Experience. Truck Driver Employment at County Endorsement 3 3 -Years of Construction, Licensed L&I Journeyman Heavy Journey Agricultural, or Public Works Equipment Operator or Previous Light CDL w Manual Level Operations Work Experience. Operator Employment at County Endorsement 4 5 -Years of Construction, Licensed L&I Journeyman Heavy Assignment of a Special Special Agricultural, or Public Works Equipment O Operator or Previous Multi p Operator Duty by Operator O p Operations Work Experience. Equipment Operator Employment at Department Head County 5 8 -Years of Construction, Licensed L&I Journeyman HeavyAssignment of a Lead Lead Agricultural, or Public Works Equipment Operator Operator Duty by Operator p Operations Work Experience. xp Department Head Created 12/30/2022 Page 4 of 5 CERTIFICATES; LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Reg ired: • Valid Driver's License: Proof of automobile insurance required. • Valid CDL w.jManual Endorsement: • Background Check.- Must have an acceptable background record. • Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record. May be Required for Special Duties or Advanced Placement: • Bridge Inspection Certifications • Licensed L&I Journeyman Heavy Equipment Operator • Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Graduation • NCCER heavy equipment operator certifications SKILLS AND .ABILITIE • Teamwork & Leadership. Provide guidance, assistance, or training to others where appropriate. Demonstrate the ability to interact with others in a cooperative and effective manner. • Communication: Summarize and present observations and interpretations to others inside and outside the team. Uses existing networks to communicate information across discipline. Discusses issues within teams. Employee Signature Supervisor Signature Date Date Created 12/30/2022 Page 5 Of 5 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WAGE SCALE EMP # NAME POSITION Current Band Current St(Hrly Rate New Band Step New Hrly Rate Difference 182 Lt. Operator 7 7 $29.20 9 7 $31.91 $2.71 6053 Truck Dr. 6 2 $24.56 8 2 $26.66 $2.10 6081 Truck Dr. 6 1 $23.84 8 1 $25.88 $2.04 200 Light Operator 7 7 $29.20 9 7 $31.91 $2.71 317 Area Grader Operator 9 7 $31.91 11 7 $35.17 $3.26 356 Multi Operator 9 7 $31.91 11 7 $35.17 $3.26 5881 Truck Dr. 6 3 $25.27 8 3 $27.43 $2.16 3865 Truck Dr. 6 4 $25.98 8 4 $28.20 $2.22 550 Multi Operator 9 7 $31.91 11 7 $35.17 $3.26 Area Grader Operator 9 1 $27.12 11 1 $29.88 $2.76 670 Area Grader Operator 9 7 $31.91 11 7 $35.17 $3.26 6047 Truck Dr. 6 2 $24.56 8 2 $26.66 $2.10 5608 Grader Operator 9 4 $29.54 11 4 $32.56 $3.02 833 Br. Equip. Operator 8 7 $30.45 10 7 $33.50 $3.05 839 Light Operator 7 7 $29.20 9 7 $31.91 $2.71 1479 Truck Dr. 6 7 $28.05 8 7 $30.45 $2.40 997 Multi Operator 9 7 $31.91 11 7 $35.17 $3.26 5466 Traffic Technician 8 7 $30.45 10 7 $33.50 $3.05 1012 Area Grader Operator 9 7 $31.91 11 7 $35.17 $3.26 5250 Traffic Tech 8 6 $29.71 10 6 $32.68 $2.97 1195 5689 1340 Multi Operator Traffic Technician Area Grader Operator 9 8 9 7 6 7 $31.91 $29.71 $31.91 11 10 11 7 6 7 $35.17 $32.68 $35.17 $3.26 $2.97 $3.26 5804 Light Operator 7 6 $28.49 9 6 $31.13 $2.64 5858 Light Operator 7 3 $26.30 9 3 $28.74 $2.44 5850 1368 Truck Dr. Multi Operator 6 9 4 7 $25.98 $31.91 8 11 4 7 $28.20 $35.17 $2.22 $3.26 3798 5806 11521 Truck Dr. Truck Dr. Grader Operator 6 6 9 7 6 7 $28.05 $27.37 $31.91 8 8 11 7 6 7 $30.45 $29.71 $35.17 $2.40 $2.34 $3.26 1771 Truck Dr. 6 7 $28.05 8 7 $30.45 $2.40 5688 Light Operator 7 7 $29.20 9 7 $31.91 $2.71 1816 Area Grader Operator 9 7 $31.91 11 7 $35.17 $3.26 184 Multi Operator 9 5 $30.34 11 5 $33.44 $3.10 5607 Br. Equip. Operator 8 5 $28.96 10 5 $31.85 $2.89 Area Grader Operator 9 1 $27.12 11 1 $29.88 $2.76 5304 Light Operator 7 7 $29.20 9 7 $31.91 $2.71 5467 Grader Operator 9 5 $30.34 11 5 $33.44 $3.10 5897 Br. Equip. Operator 8 2 $26.66 10 2 $29.32 $2.66 1494 Truck Dr. 6 6 $27.37 8 6 $29.71 $2.34 1978 Area Grader Operator 9 7 $31.91 11 7 $35.17 $3.26 Multi Operator 9 1 $27.12 11 1 $29.88 $2.76 3725 Truck Dr. 6 2 $24.56 8 2 $26.66 $2.10 2000 Multi Operator 9 7 $31.91 11 7 $35.17 $3.26 5603 Truck Dr. 6 7 $28.05 8 7 $30.45 $2.40 5996 Truck Dr. 6 2 $24.56 8 2 $26.66 $2.10 1486 Traffic Tech 8 4 $28.20 10 4 $31.01 $2.81 2231 Area Grader Operator 9 7 $31.91 11 7 $35.17 $3.26 $133.49 Annual Total $277,659.20