Weld County, CO

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of asphalt paving, asphalt patching, chip seal, asphalt milling, trucks, tools, in construction and will be required to perform a certain amount of manual labor.. Must have basic knowledge of road construction/road maintenance procedures.. Demonstrated proficiency in two of the following equipment operation skills: *Asphalt Milling Machine *Front End Loader *Tandem Axle Truck *Asphalt Paver *Backhoe (smaller than a John Deere 410) *Compaction Equipment *Skid Steer *Distributor. As part of the Weld County Wellness Program, employees are given discounts at the Greeley Recreation Center, the Family Fun Plex, Johnstown Family YMCA and the Ft. Lupton Recreation Center.. Do you have working knowledge of road construction or Road Maintenance?

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Salary: See Position Description Location : Greeley, CO Job Type: Regular, Full-time Job Number: 09540-0124 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 01/10/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Description Weld County Public Works is recruiting for knowledgeable, problem-solving individuals and we want YOU on our team! Perform as part of a team to build and maintain paved roadways throughout Weld County. This position can be assigned to any division as needed in Public Works. $27.36 - $34.66 per hour plus benefits (see benefits tab on the job posting).The starting pay is $27.36 per hour. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time. This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following job duties are established to outline the basic duties and responsibilities of the above captioned position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Field Work (80%): •Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of asphalt paving, asphalt patching, chip seal, asphalt milling, trucks, tools, in construction and will be required to perform a certain amount of manual labor. •Must have basic knowledge of road construction/road maintenance procedures. •Must be able to perform work without direction or immediate supervision and follow detailed instruction to aid in the efficient and effective completion of the project or assigned task. •Must perform work in a courteous and safe manner. •Must be able to effectively communicate verbally through radio. •When contact with the public is required, the employee must maintain a courteous, helpful attitude. Administrative (10%): •Must have basic computer skills and the ability to report/record data as per departmental requirements. •Ability to write, read and comprehend single instructions, short correspondence, and memos. •Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public. Other Duties as Assigned (10%): •Must be available to respond to and work extraordinary hours during emergency events. •Assist with snow and other inclement weather operations. •Other duties as assigned. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: •High School Diploma or GED preferred AND •Demonstrated proficiency in two of the following equipment operation skills: *Asphalt Milling Machine *Front End Loader *Tandem Axle Truck *Asphalt Paver *Backhoe (smaller than a John Deere 410) *Compaction Equipment *Skid Steer *Distributor •Two years of operating tractor-trailer and/or heavy equipment operation. •Candidate must possess a driver's license by the employment start date and maintain a valid license for the duration of employment. Valid Colorado Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement required or ability to acquire license within specified time frame agreed upon hire. •Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. •Must effectively present information in one-on-one situation with the public, subordinates, and supervisors. •Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10's and 100's. Perform these operations using units of money, weight, measurement, volume and distance. •Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and make appropriate day to day decisions without supervisory guidance to perform assigned tasks. •Candidate must pass a background check prior to employment start date. •Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date. •This position will participate in random substance use screening. Other Necessary Requirements CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement required or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and the ability to acquire Class A license with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally move and/or pull 50 plus pounds up to 92 pounds. Employee will frequently stand, walk, or squat. The employee will occasionally climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, carry, and reach overhead. Employee will regularly perform the following: sit, reach angularly, wrist flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension, supination/pronation, and grasp. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The following benefit information is for regular, full time employees. This summary is furnished as general information only and is not intended to be a full description of the benefits offered to Weld County Employees. Specific information on benefits available may be obtained from the Weld County Human Resource office at 970-400-4234. Click to go to a Benefits information webpage. Medical/Dental/Vision Plans Weld County offers two medical plans through Aetna. Employees who enroll in one of the health plans must enroll in dental and vision. There are two vision plans and three dental plans to choose from. Dependents may also be enrolled. Questions regarding eligibility and premiums should be directed to Human Resources. Life Insurance Weld County offers employees a Basic Term Life Insurance policy in the amount of 3 times their annual salary. Eligible employees must regularly work at least 20 hours per week. The plan is provided at no cost to the employee. Employees also have the option to enroll in supplemental term policies for themselves and their dependents. Rates for those supplemental plans are based on age. Long Term Disability Insurance Weld County pays the premium for Long Term Disability Insurance for any regular employee that works at least 20 hours per week. The policy provides a monthly benefit of 60% of monthly base salary (maximum benefit of $8,000/month) after a 6 month waiting period. Short Term Disability Insurance Weld County offers a Short Term Disability plan through Cigna to any regular employee that works at least 20 hours per week. The premium is paid 100% by Weld County and the plan pays a monthly benefit of 60% of monthly base salary after the employee has been off work for 30 days and exhausted all of their own sick and vacation time. Paid Leave Weld County offers paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Specific information regarding these benefits can be obtained from Human Resources. Retirement All full time regular employees at Weld County (except Health Department employees) participate in a mandatory defined benefit retirement plan. The employees contribute 9% of their base salary on a before tax basis to the fund. Weld County matches that amount starting with the employee's first paycheck. Weld County employees also pay Social Security/Medicare (7.65%). In addition to the mandatory plan, employees have two optional deferred compensation plans to choose from. The 401K and the 457 plans are administered by Principal Financial. Employees at the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment do not participate in the Weld County Retirement plan. Instead they contribute 9.0% to the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) and only contribute to Medicare (1.45%). Health Department employees also have the option to contribute to a PERA 401K plan. Section 125 and Flexible Spending Accounts The Section 125 program allows employees to pay the premiums for the county's medical, dental and vision plans with pre-tax dollars. Flexible Spending Accounts are also available for unreimbursed medical expenses and day care expenses. Mental Health Counseling & Well-being Resources As a Weld County Employee, you and your immediate family members, now have access to join IOME for FREE. IOME is proud to be partnered with Weld County to offer you free counseling and coaching support, a self care central, and discounted self care. Voluntary Benefits Employees at Weld County have the following Voluntary Benefit plans available to them through AFLAC. Aflac offers an Accident plan, Critical Illness plan and a Hospital Indemnity plan. Recreation Center Discounts As part of the Weld County Wellness Program, employees are given discounts at the Greeley Recreation Center, the Family Fun Plex, Johnstown Family YMCA and the Ft. Lupton Recreation Center. Active and Fit Memberships also available. Tuition Assistance Regular employees who work at least 20 hours per week and have been employed with Weld for 6 months may be eligible to receive tuition assistance for qualified college courses. Benefits effective date is the first of the month after you have worked one full pay period. Additional information on all of these benefits can be obtained through the Weld County Human Resources office. Weld County Human Resources P O Box 758 Greeley CO 80632 970-400-4234 01 What is your highest level of education? <ul> <li>High School Diploma/GED</li> <li>Some College</li> <li>Associate's Degree</li> <li>Bachelor's Degree</li> <li>Master's Degree</li> <li>Higher Degree</li> </ul> 02 Do you have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 03 If you answered No, to the previous question do have a Class B CDL with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 6 months? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 04 How many years of experience do you have in the asphalt industry? <ul> <li>Under 2 Years</li> <li>2-4 Years</li> <li>4+ Years</li> </ul> 05 Do you have working knowledge of road construction or Road Maintenance? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 06 Please indicate any restriction placed on your CDL that may keep you from operating certain types of vehicles (do not list medical restrictions). 07 Are you a member of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse? (As of January 6, 2020, a full query of your drug and alcohol records is required. You, as a CDL driver, must register with the Clearinghouse and execute a specific consent (electronic) in the Clearinghouse database in order to be considered for hire.) <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 08 If you are not a member, are you willing to register with the Clearinghouse to be considered for hire? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> Required Question

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