DRAINAGE CREW LABORER

County Of Elbert Co•Kiowa, CO

5d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Drainage Crew Laborer performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and construction work on county highways, roads, rights-of-way, drainage systems, and related structures. Work assignments may occur anywhere within Elbert County at the discretion of the Director of Public Works. The position involves operating vehicles and heavy equipment, carrying out drainage and site work, and performing additional duties as assigned. The employee must be able to safely operate vehicles requiring a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Requirements

Possess or be willing to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
Hold a valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
Be able to pass a criminal background check.
Be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and safely operate tools and equipment needed for assigned tasks.
Be adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
This safety-sensitive position is subject to random drug testing.
Be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Meet the position’s vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Respond to off-duty callouts for public health, safety, and welfare emergency operations, including snow operations and flooding.
Safely and efficiently operate trucks and trailers, plow trucks, tandems and trailers, skid loaders, mini excavators, wheel loaders, and tree chippers.
Safely load, secure or tie down, and offload equipment.
Conduct basic preventative maintenance on skid loaders, tandems, and trailers.
Maintain general equipment knowledge and follow proper equipment care practices.
Properly maintain and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Install, repair, and extend culverts and drainage structures.
Remove trees, clear brush, and clean up rights-of-way.
Perform labor-intensive drainage, ditching, debris removal, erosion control, and site preparation tasks.
Follow departmental safety rules, regulations, and employee handbook policies.