Montrose County Equipment Operator I in Montrose , Colorado

POSITION

Equipment Operator I Public Works - Road & Bridge Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work as required in maintenance and construction of Montrose County's Roads and Bridges.

DUTIES:

• Performs general maintenance and general construction work related to Road and Bridge.
• Performs heavy manual labor with and without traditional hand tools. Tasks to include digging ditches and trenches, installing culverts, cattle guards, chip seal, paving and installing signs, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work.
• Operates water trucks, dump trucks and/or belly dumps to haul gravel, chips and asphalt.
• Operates construction or power equipment.
• Operates hand operated compactors and other small equipment and tools to maintain County roads and bridges.
• Plows snow and sands/salts roads according to departmental policy.
• Performs flagging and traffic control duties.
• Assists with grade setting and checking and/or assists with placement of regulatory signs and marking for paint striping.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; cleans equipment.
• Submits various departmental report forms relating to hours, duties and use/maintenance of vehicles.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• May assist in the maintenance of various signs which are posted throughout the County.
• May receive training in a wide variety of areas relating to the Road & Bridge

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Must have a high school diploma
• Must have 1-2 years of hauling experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of a truck or one or more pieces of heavy equipment used by Road and Bridge in addition to small machinery such as mower, chainsaw, etc. Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to Road & Bridge operations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

WAGE:

$24.51 - $28.83/ Hourly (Depending on Experience)

BENEFITS

County Paid Benefits (Health/ Disability Insurance, Retirement, Paid time-off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)

SHIFTS:

Full-time - 40 hours per week

• May be be required to perform after hours work as necessary due to emergency or callout conditions when called or assigned.

JOB SITE

Montrose, CO

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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