Equipment Operator I, II - Crusher

Delta County Colorado•Crawford, CO

1d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, labor, maintenance, and construction work involving the operation and maintenance of light, medium, and heavy equipment in mining, crushing, and asphalt plant operations. This position is anticipated to close on August 3, 2026, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled and removed from the Delta County jobs website. The work week is Monday through Thursday, with 10-hour shifts, offering a 4-day work week.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Five years’ experience in safe operation of heavy equipment or mining operations
Class A Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a current medical card required including a tanker endorsement
Reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality

Nice To Haves

Combination of education and experience could waive specific requirement

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment in mining, washing, crushing, and making asphalt for county roads.
Perform basic maintenance on Hot Plant/Crusher and other heavy equipment.
Perform manual labor associated with Hot Plant/Crusher Operation.
Perform operations and take initiative as required to meet multiple duties of crusher operation, assessing order of priority and need.
Regularly climb vertical ladders on equipment to complete maintenance and operation duties.
Mine properties including maintaining a high-wall, digging and excavating, sloping, reclaiming, removing overburden and berm, all within MSHA and Land Mine Reclamation safety and construction guidelines and regulations.
Operate loader, feeding crusher, hot plant and high wall maintenance.
Crush, grade and wash aggregate material for Hot Plant and general road maintenance.
Perform preventive maintenance including oil and filter changes, greasing and lubricating, belts, lights, check and change tires, clean, maintain fluid levels, wiper blades, and other general tasks.
Operate Hot Plant in a safe manner including start-up, specification adherence, mixing of aggregate and oils; perform numerous safety and quality inspections.
Drive water truck and spray for dust control or to achieve optimum moisture for compacted fills.
Use dump truck to haul various materials as needed.
Test and qualify different asphalt products as needed, recording parameters and specifications.
Calibrate scales as necessary.
Perform numerous welding work in the fabrication, repair and moving of conveyor belts, crushing equipment, Hot Plant, and operating equipment.
Install and repair site signage.
Maintain records of operational measurements, excavation, mining, material usage and production.
Prepare and construct mine sites including surveying, cement work, road preparation, site designation, and equipment tear down and set-up.
Occasionally support or work on road crews.
Use necessary equipment to perform necessary tasks to repair and maintain county roads.
Repair and replace road signs, markers, reflectors, and other warning devices for road safety.
Complete time sheets, preventative maintenance forms, safety checklists, and various reports as requested.
Maintain and clean shop, office, bathroom, inventory, and general facilities.
Answer phones, take and relay messages, operate radio.
Work well with others in a cooperative atmosphere showing respect and support.
Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.
Always maintain safe practices when at work sites, in the shop, around equipment operations, while operating equipment, moving items, and lifting.
Serve as disaster service workers if a local disaster declaration is issued.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization
Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee
Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA)
Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County
Optional 457(b) tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan
Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month to start
11 paid holidays per calendar year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes 6 counseling sessions along with some legal and financial support counseling
Modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify
Additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available