- Perform and may direct staff in basic equipment maintenance such as greasing and filter and
belt replacements.
- Transport materials and equipment
- May direct staff and participate in the use of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, drills,
and chainsaws.
- 37.5-hour Schedule: 6am to 4:00pm Monday – Wednesday, Thursday 6:00a.m.-3:30, Friday-
off.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have the following:
1. Six months experience in operating hand power tools and land-based and/or marine-based
construction equipment used for grading, excavating, pumping, or dredging.
2. Six months experience in routine maintenance of land and marine construction equipment, light
trucks and vessels.
3. Knowledge of waterway management operations such as macro-algae harvesting, navigational
channel marking and/or abandon vessel/derelict structure removal.
4. Knowledge of site construction standards and methods to support land and marine activities.
5. Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or
disqualified from driving.)
6. Possession of a valid CDL Class A or B Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked,
cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Conservation District
participates in the Federal E-Verify system to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. The
Conservation District shall require verification of identity, validating you are lawfully permitted to
work in the United States beyond a temporary period without employment-based sponsorship.
2. The Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1B Visas.
3. Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.
4. Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or
disqualified from driving.)
5. Possession of a valid CDL Class A or B Driver’s License is required (not suspended, revoked,
cancelled, or disqualified from driving.)
6. Applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position as provided during the
hiring process.
BENEFITS
The Kent Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 37.5-hour work week
with flexible scheduling options, 9.5 hours per month of accrued vacation leave and 9.5 hours per month
of accrued sick leave (prorated the first month of employment), and 11 paid holidays per year (holidays
