Heavy Equipment Operator

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people in this category. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of people in these positions.

Work Team:

Operations

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Position Classification:

Volunteer

Length of Service:

2+ Weeks, 1 year or more

POSTION SUMMARY

Responsible for the safe and appropriate operation of Holden’s heavy equipment, buses, and other vehicles.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

(principal duties and responsibilities; such as categories supported, staff size, volume managed, etc)

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Operates Holden’s heavy equipment, including but not limited to: school buses, trucks, dozers, graders, forklifts, telebooms, crane trucks, backhoes, and other equipment.
Assists in Transportation planning as needed
In the winter this position will be responsible for the snow removal of a 1-mile section of road and grooming cross-country ski trails.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

(position specifications; such as knowledge/education, skills, problem solving/decision making, risk/bottom line results, management responsibility – people and functions)

Specific knowledge and skills include but are not limited to the following:

Previous equipment operation experience preferred.
Washington State CDL Class B (without manual restriction) preferred, not required.
Must be good at logistics, be detail-oriented, and have a very strong safety ethic.

COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS

(particular knowledge/skills related to client and/or agency needs)

Long-Term Volunteer

Enthusiasm for and ability to work in a remote wilderness setting.
Willingness to participate in a mutual review after 6-months.
Pledges to work in ways that support and fulfill Holden Village’s Mission, Vision, and Values and commits to the terms of the Community of Practice Agreement .
Abides by Holden Village’s Community Health Protocols and Practices .
Extends genuine hospitality to all villagers.
Upholds and works to further Holden Village values of diversity, equality, respect, sustainability, and spirituality as articulated in the Strategic Plan .
Be a community leader and role model by serving the village in roles such as First Response Team, Fire Brigade, Worship, and other program events and activities.
Help new staff and volunteers integrate into the community.

Seasonal/Short-Term Volunteer

Enthusiasm for and ability to work in a remote wilderness setting.
Pledges to work in ways that support and fulfill Holden Village’s Mission, Vision, and Values and commits to the terms of the Community of Practice Agreement .
Abides by Holden Village’s Community Health Protocols and Practices .
Extends genuine hospitality to all villagers.
Upholds and works to further Holden Village values of diversity, equality, respect, sustainability, and spirituality as articulated in the Strategic Plan .

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

As a Long-Term Volunteer, you are eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

$550/month stipend
Food (three meals/day)
Housing & utilities
Free parking at Fields Point
Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
Basic life insurance
Life Flight membership (emergency helicopter transportation based on medical need)
Simple IRA account
37 “out” days per year
14 one-way boat tickets per year
21 friends & family days and 21 half-price friends & family days per year
Completion bonus and health insurance grace period upon completion of term, equivalent to the length of term.
Access to amazing hiking opportunities, community events, teaching sessions, art studios and other educational opportunities!

As a Summer Seasonal Head, you are eligible for the following benefits:

$350/month stipend
Food (three meals/day)
Housing & utilities
Free parking at Fields Point
Boat tickets commensurate with length of commitment
Out days commensurate with length of commitment
Friends & family days commensurate with length of commitment
Access to amazing hiking opportunities, community events, teaching sessions, art studios and other educational opportunities!

As a Short-Term Volunteer, you are eligible for the following benefits:

Food (three meals/day)
Housing & utilities
Free parking at Fields Point
Access to amazing hiking opportunities, community events, teaching sessions, art studios and other educational opportunities!