Event Tractor Driver (Part-time)

Montrose County•Montrose, CO

11d•$17 - $20

About The Position

Responsible for safe and efficient operation of tractors and water truck in preparing and maintaining the arena footing during equine events. Performs vehicle maintenance, general cleaning and customer service tasks. Provides a consistently high level of customer service to staff, event promotors and facility users.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent required.
Two (2) years’ experience driving tractors and large equipment.
Knowledge of operating tractors, water truck and large equipment.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally to present information clearly and concisely in verbal form.
Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in all oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how-to documents and manuals.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community.
Must have a strong customer focus orientation and have the ability provide information and answer questions.
Must be able to accept interruptions in a polite and effective manner.
Must have the ability to be an effective team member and maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with customer/clients and the general public.
Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Must be able to apply basic principles of logic and reasoning to a variety of practical problems.
Have problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks.
Must be able to exercise some independent judgment and function under pressure.
Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks to meet established performance standards and objectives and thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.
Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities.
Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
The operation of a variety of hand and power tools used in the area of responsibility.
Able to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

Provides a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with event promoters and facility users.
Operates gasoline or diesel powered tractors and grooming equipment to prep and maintain the arena footing to pre-determined specifications.
Maintains and operates water truck in a safe, efficient and appropriate manner to add moisture to arena footing as needed.
May operate other heavy equipment and perform related duties as required.
Perform tasks related to external washing and internal cleaning of tractors, water truck and grooming equipment.
Monitors vehicle performance, fluid levels and mechanical fitness.
Complies with all Fairgrounds and Event Center policy and procedures.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Other duties as assigned (i.e., manure dump clean out, shavings deliveries, trash removal, etc.).
Requires odd hours, weekends and evenings.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.