Equipment Operator I

Castle Rock CO

Description

Equipment Operator I Multiple locations available For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit:  This is work responsible for operating and maintaining County vehicles and performing manual labor activities. Generally, the hiring range is $47,332-$59,165. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.) • 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. • Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to blizzards, fires, floods, and other disasters. • 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. • Performs daily inspection on equipment and vehicles used. • 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. 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: Must possess a valid State of Colorado Class “A” commercial driver’s license upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. Ability to obtain a tanker endorsement within six-months of hire. Applicants for this position must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements. BENEFITS: 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! • 10 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday • 9 hours of paid vacation per month • 8 hours of paid sick time per month • Medical insurance • Life insurance 1.5 times employee salary at no cost to employee • Short-term and long-term disability at no cost to employee • Mandatory retirement – defined contribution 8% - matched at 8% • Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase Additionally, we offer dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training. For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit: