Equipment Operator II/III Blades

El Paso County • El Paso, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

El Paso County is seeking experienced Motor Grader Operators to join their team. This role involves maintaining gravel roads within an assigned geographical area, including roadway surfaces, ditches, culverts, signs, and addressing roadway damages. Responsibilities also extend to snow removal and collaborative projects like graveling and dust abatement. The position offers the opportunity to enhance operating skills, work independently or as part of a team, and make a significant impact on the motoring public. This is a career progression series, with opportunities to advance from Equipment Operator I to II and then to III.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Equipment Operator II: One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of motor graders or other highway equipment.
• Equipment Operator III: Three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of motor graders.
• Must successfully pass the motor grader practical test and have the ability to operate a motor grader.
• Working knowledge of road and bridge construction, maintenance techniques, and procedures required.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations for practical working situations.
• Ability to work with limited supervision in assigned area of responsibility.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment based upon area of assignment.
• Must observe and follow safety procedures and precautions.
• Ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with County staff and the public.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to complete Individualized Development Plan (IDP).
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s Permit with Tanker (N) Endorsement and no air brake (L) restriction must be obtained prior to employment (for Equipment Operator II).
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker (N) endorsement and no air brake (L) restriction within ninety days of employment (for Equipment Operator II).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker (N) Endorsement and no air brake (L) restriction (for Equipment Operator III).
• Must obtain a Colorado Flagger Certificate within sixty days of employment.
• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Nice To Haves

• CDL training is provided by El Paso County.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor graders in the daily maintenance and graveling operations of County roads in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repair on graders and equipment, including lubing and greasing as necessary.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment at assigned yard.
• Responds to on-call after-hours emergencies, including snow removal, flood recovery, tornado clean-up, fires or other natural disaster, or safety needs for the motoring public.
• Lifts and carries grader, bulldozer, and loader blades.
• Installs and removes snowplow and harnesses.
• Performs manual labor using various hand tools; operates and carries various pieces of equipment such as shovels, jackhammers, and drills.
• Installs culverts and fences and digs trenches with assistance.
• Operates other types of road construction equipment and vehicles, including medium to heavy trucks such as water tankers, tandem dump trucks, and patch trucks.
• Operates soil stabilization equipment, rollers, excavators, bulldozers, industrial tractors, and mowers during the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges.
• Operates equipment and vehicles on public roadways in compliance with laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Provides work zone traffic control, including flagging duties.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed.
• Completes and maintains daily logs and pay cards regarding activities performed and materials used.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Sets up construction work zones and performs flagging duties.
• As requested, may install fences, culverts, and pipes.

Benefits

• El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
• El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed