Douglas County, CO

Operates equipment including pickups, single axle trucks, tandem axle trucks, tractor-trailers, rollers, water tankers, mowers, sweepers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, snowplows, sanders, motor graders, dozers, scrapers, paving equipment, milling machines, concrete mixers, mud jack pumps, curb machines, sprayers, and other construction and maintenance equipment.. Performs a variety of road maintenance tasks involving the operation of the equipment stated above and manual labor tasks, including pothole repair, concrete repair, asphalt overlays, culvert repair and maintenance, bridge repair, shoulder maintenance, ditch maintenance, shoveling, raking, fence construction, tree trimming, etc.. Performs snow and ice removal, which includes the application of anti-icing and deicing materials.. Assists with placement of traffic control signage and provides traffic flagging during construction activities.. Installs and repairs guardrail, fencing, snow fence, culverts, and other road structures.

equipment operator

Salary: $49,243.00 - $75,711.00 Annually Location : and Highlands Ranch, CO Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 2024 - 2168 Department: Public Works Operations Opening Date: 01/02/2024 Closing Date: 1/15/2024 5:00 PM Mountain Description This is work responsible for operating and maintaining County vehicles, heavy equipment, and performing manual labor activities. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.) <ul><li>Operates equipment including pickups, single axle trucks, tandem axle trucks, tractor-trailers, rollers, water tankers, mowers, sweepers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, snowplows, sanders, motor graders, dozers, scrapers, paving equipment, milling machines, concrete mixers, mud jack pumps, curb machines, sprayers, and other construction and maintenance equipment.<li>Performs a variety of road maintenance tasks involving the operation of the equipment stated above and manual labor tasks, including pothole repair, concrete repair, asphalt overlays, culvert repair and maintenance, bridge repair, shoulder maintenance, ditch maintenance, shoveling, raking, fence construction, tree trimming, etc.<li>Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to blizzards, fires, floods, and other disasters.<li>Performs snow and ice removal, which includes the application of anti-icing and deicing materials.<li>Assists with placement of traffic control signage and provides traffic flagging during construction activities.<li>Performs daily inspection on equipment and vehicles used.</li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> Provides good customer service. Collaborates with Supervisors to respond to customer service requests. Required to model good customer service and adherence to the code of conduct. <ul><li>Helps ensure that all equipment is properly maintained. May perform equipment maintenance/fabrication.<li>Performs manual labor using various hand tools or equipment, including shovels, picks, jackhammers, power saws, and other tools.<li>Paints and sandblasts structures. <li>Installs and repairs guardrail, fencing, snow fence, culverts, and other road structures.<li>Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.<li>Transports heavy machinery and vehicles to and from job locations.<li>.Performs miscellaneous minor maintenance work on vehicles and equipment.<li>Collects debris along County roads.<li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or GED is required. One year education or experience in highway maintenance or equipment operation is preferred. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: <ul><li>Must possess a valid State of Colorado Commercial Driver License Class B upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.. Incumbent is expected to obtain a Commercial Driver License Class A to achieve career progression in this classification series. Incumbents in this position must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements.<li>Must have a Flagger Certification.<li>Must complete assigned training as required by the Department.</li></li></li></ul> Supplemental Information For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit: Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full . Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click on the link below. Why Douglas County? We offer excellent benefits to our employees!<ul> <li>10 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday <li>9 hours of paid vacation per month <li>8 hours of paid sick time per month <li>Medical insurance employees can choose from three plan options: United Healthcare Doctors Plan, United Healthcare HDHP Plan or United Healthcare Choice Plus Plan. <li>Life insurance 1.5 times employee salary at no cost to employee <li>Short-term and long-term disability at no cost to employee <li>Mandatory retirement - defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8% <li>Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase</li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul>Additionally, we offer dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training. Part-time employees receive a pro-rated benefits package.

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