Equipment Operator (Seasonal)
About The Position
El Paso County is hiring a seasonal Equipment Operator to perform road and bridge maintenance and construction work. The position operates tractors, rollers, trucks, and other equipment, and uses hand tools to maintain County roadways, bridges, and drainage systems. Tasks include asphalt patching, debris removal, vegetation trimming, snow removal, traffic-related work, and responding to emergencies. The position requires regular in-person presence and work outdoors in varying weather and sometimes hazardous conditions. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to change, with on-call work as needed. The anticipated hiring rate is $21.295. The position receives intermittent supervision and follows established procedures, with regular guidance from a supervisor. It has no supervisory authority. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies in the Personnel Policies Manual. Applicants must pass a conditional post-offer background investigation, motor vehicle check, drug screen, and physical examination. The position is seasonal and may close without advance notice if enough qualified applications are received.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must obtain a Colorado Flagger Certificate within 60 days of employment.
- Basic knowledge of road and bridge construction and maintenance techniques and procedures.
- Observe and follow safety procedures and precautions.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment based on assignment.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with County staff and the public, and provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to work independently with instruction and in a team environment.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Ability to safely lift 40 pounds from waist to shoulders, lift 30 pounds from floor to head, push 80 pounds, and pull 100 pounds horizontally.
- Pass a conditional post-offer background investigation, motor vehicle check, drug screen, and physical examination.
- Work outdoors in varying weather and hazardous situations, including around construction vehicles and moving traffic; work with potentially dangerous equipment and tools, and potentially hazardous materials such as fuels, paints, asphalts, herbicides, and pesticides.
- Be available for emergency off-hours call-outs.
Nice To Haves
- Basic equipment operation experience is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Perform road and bridge maintenance and construction duties on crews such as asphalt, general maintenance, truck string, drainage, and traffic and signs.
- Operate industrial tractors with mower attachments, compaction rollers, pickup trucks, self-propelled hand rollers, and other equipment; perform routine maintenance such as lubrication and greasing.
- Perform manual labor using hand tools such as shovels, picks, and axes; lift and carry jackhammers and air hoses.
- Install and remove snow plows and harnesses.
- Patch asphalt using crack-sealing equipment and perform asphaltic concrete patching on paved roads.
- Carry asphalt or cement chunks and bags of cement to and from sites and vehicles.
- Assist with traffic striping and perform flagging duties.
- Remove debris from County rights-of-way and trim trees, shrubbery, and other vegetation.
- Load and unload small equipment and materials, and collect trash from containers.
- Respond to on-call, after-hours emergencies such as snow removal, flood repair, tornado cleanup, other natural disasters, and safety needs for the motoring public.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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