Job Description

Posting number: 03044

Department: Road And Bridge Operations

Job classification: Equipment Operator

Posting type: Public Posting

Categories: Fleet Services, Public Works

Summary

Transports materials for road construction and road maintenance projects, operates equipment, snowplowing, sanding and traffic control as needed. Duties include safe driving skills.

****THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS****

Examples of duties

• Operates various heavy equipment such as tandem truck for hauling heavy loads, asphalt and paving equipment, backhoe, power broom, miller box and weed mowers.
• Performs general labor requiring on construction and maintenance projects.
• Performs snowplowing and sanding.
• Performs vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure a safe operating condition.
• Performs traffic control, flagging, and signing for projects.
• Completes tasks in support of road maintenance to include carpentry work, fence installation, jack hammering, painting, erosion and drainage control, tree trimming, grounds maintenance, cattle guard replacements, refuge removal, weed mowing/control.
• Monitors and accounts for materials usage.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of heavy equipment operating experience in the road maintenance/road construction industry preferred.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Valid Class A Commercial Colorado Driver’s License with tanker and air brake endorsements required.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must be able to pass post job offer physical screening.

NOTE: For preferred qualifications, the substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered, including by way of example, specific experience or skill-based qualifications that may substitute for certain educational requirements, or a combination of relevant education and experience, including supervisory experience.

Supplemental information

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)