Equipment Operator I

Archuleta County • Pagosa Springs, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled and skilled labor and operates light trucks and construction equipment required for the maintenance and repair of County roads and bridges, snow removal, and flood and wildfire control. This is an entry-level position within the Equipment Operator series. This classification is used for training incumbents typically without prior or with little experience and knowledge in this field or area. Positions in this class work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. Work is characterized by development of basic and routine skills and knowledge required to perform the job such as equipment operation, use of materials and equipment in the maintenance and repair of roads and bridges, and safety practices.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Six months of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities such as general labor or construction.
• Possession of or ability to acquire a Colorado Class "A" CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements, Traffic Control Certification and a current DOT medical card within 60 days of hire.
• General practices, methods, and tools used in the construction and maintenance of roads and right of ways.
• Safe working practices and procedures including construction site and traffic safety.
• Operation and maintenance requirements for a variety of gasoline and diesel powered tools, vehicles, and light construction equipment.
• Traffic laws, practices, and procedures to meet accepted safety rules applicable to truck and equipment operation.
• Safe operation of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools including jackhammers, concrete saw, trowels, floats, rakes, shovels, and brooms.
• Ability to operate a variety light gasoline powered equipment such as pickup trucks, vans, and automobiles.
• Ability to operate equipment utilized in road maintenance and construction, including but not limited to, single and tandem-axle trucks with snow plows and sanders, water trucks, and tractors.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate and communicate on two-way radios.
• Ability to accomplish the assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner and meet established performance standards and objectives.
• Ability to read and understand written documents, maps, blueprints, and materials as required for the performance of the job.
• Requires frequent use of both hands and manual dexterity to operate hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Requires frequent pulling/pushing, reaching, bending/stooping, kneeling, squatting, and twisting to load, unload, and utilize tools, inspect construction/maintenance sites, perform maintenance, and negotiate around equipment.
• Requires ability to receive/exchange written and/or verbal instructions.
• Auditory requirements sufficient to hear signals and two-way radios.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/carry supplies and equipment weighing over 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual work including spreading gravel, patching potholes, repairing or replacing culverts and cattle guards, and clearing rocks, brush, and debris from roads and right of ways.
• Operates light equipment such as jack hammers and chainsaws, lawnmowers, single and tandem-axle trucks with snow plows and sanders, water trucks, and tractors.
• Operates other construction equipment as necessary for on-the-job training.
• Maintains and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
• Inspects tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.
• Transports, loads, and unloads tools and equipment.
• Operates and maintains specialized hand and power tools.
• Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of signs.
• Performs traffic control at job sites.
• Practices and promotes safe working conditions in the performance of duties.
• Performs snow removal and flood and wildfire control, when called an employee must report for duty within one hour.
• May be called upon to assist other County departments and/or outside agencies as requested.
• Maintains accurate time, activity, and maintenance logs as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED