Heavy Equipment Operator I/Flower Crew Lead

Town of Vail•Vail, CO

18h•$31 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

Heavy Equipment Operator I/ Flower Crew Lead CDL Required Expected hiring range: $31.35/hr (minimum) - $39.19/hr (mid-point) Employee Housing Available! The Town of Vail is now hiring a motivated & experienced individual to to join the public works department. Responsibilities include operation of a variety of light, medium, and heavy weight public works vehicles as well as a ssisting the Flower Crew Supervisor during the summer season (May - October). While the duties will vary depending on the season, providing guest service through out the Town of Vail is always a priority. This is a hybrid, fully benefited, year-round position . During the winter season this position focuses on snowplowing and snow removal for the town. This requires a regular call-in schedule, early mornings and overnight shifts. In addition, the position may be assigned to any functional area in Public Works as needed on a daily basis including performing street and structure construction or repair. During the summer season this position focuses on leading, managing and directing seasonal employees within the Parks Department Flower Crew and operating a variety of light, medium, and heavy weight public works equipment for planter placement, material hauling, etc. What type of work you can expect: Must be available for callout, overtime, holidays/shift/schedule changes, and 24 hour emergency response. Snow plowing, sanding/deicing, snow hauling, blowing snow, cutting snow-pack. Maintain the cleanness of Vail Village, LH Mall, & Bus Routes and stops. Traffic control Asphalt, concrete, masonry, brick paver’s repairs. Holiday decorating/de-decorating Obtain heavy equipment certifications. Perform vehicle maintenance includes tire chains rebuilding, greasing equipment, cutting edges, and all other types of minor repairs. Haul materials and equipment with tandem/end dump or lowboy Clean culverts/shoulder grading, ditches, bike path maintenance, and all road Mechanical street sweeping. Obtain a class (A) Drivers License Assist with Special Events including installation /removal of banners/flags. Tree cutting/removal and operating chipper. Assist in supervising and managing seasonal flower crew employees Spring clean up including raking, sweeping, trash removal, fertilizing flower/shrub beds Assist in the greenhouse operation including monitoring the temperature and watering Assist in scheduling to ensure that all of the pots/window boxes/ hanging baskets receive the amount of water they need to stay strong throughout the summer. Assist in the installation of hanging baskets and planters Assist in the planting of perennial beds Flower bed maintenance including weeding, watering, dead heading, cultivating, etc. Winter prep including removing annuals, cutting back perennials, top dressing with compost, covering beds that get covered with cinders, etc. Heal in perennials that did not get planted due to construction or bad weather, recovering these plants, and reviving them in the spring

Requirements

Vail is a guest service oriented and resort destination community
Qualified applicants must must be self motivated and have the ability to work individually without direct supervision to accomplish multiple tasks
Meet division safety training requirements; maintain required health and safety certifications according to safety requirements
The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, lifting and/or move (up to 100 pounds), grasping, talking, and hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus
Must be able to work in malodorous, nauseating and dangerous work conditions
Must be able to withstand inclement weather such as snow, cold, rain, heat, humidity, sun, etc
Must be physically able to use a variety of small tools, operate equipment and or drive vehicles for extended period of time
Must be able to walk, climb, and descend for extended distances over various types of terrain
Must be able climb ladders and work at different heights
Must be able to deal with stressful situations as they arise
Ability to work a varying schedule, including evenings, emergency response, weekends and holidays, when necessary
Knowledge of materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in street maintenance and related activities
Knowledge of practical elements as they relate to street maintenance and traffic control
Knowledge of plant identification and basic landscape knowledge
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office programs Outlook, Word and Excel; ability to learn other computer skills
Ability to work independently without supervision
Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action
Knowledge and understanding of safety principles and the ability to follow the safety manual
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with management, fellow employees, contractors, guests, and external customers
Ability to maintain regular and dependable attendance on the job, including attendance and job performance for possibly prolonged periods of time when called out on short notice due to weather conditions, emergencies, and similar situations of public necessity
Must be able to pass a federally-mandated drug and alcohol test at any time
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED
Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license within three months of hire
Able to operate a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1 to 2 years of public works or landscaping experience
Preferred 1 to 2 years of experience leading a crew or multiple employees
The town may accept any equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Operation of a variety of light, medium, and heavy weight public works vehicles
Assisting the Flower Crew Supervisor during the summer season (May - October)
Providing guest service through out the Town of Vail
Snowplowing and snow removal for the town
Performing street and structure construction or repair
Leading, managing and directing seasonal employees within the Parks Department Flower Crew
Operating a variety of light, medium, and heavy weight public works equipment for planter placement, material hauling, etc.
Snow plowing, sanding/deicing, snow hauling, blowing snow, cutting snow-pack
Maintain the cleanness of Vail Village, LH Mall, & Bus Routes and stops
Traffic control
Asphalt, concrete, masonry, brick paver’s repairs
Holiday decorating/de-decorating
Obtain heavy equipment certifications
Perform vehicle maintenance includes tire chains rebuilding, greasing equipment, cutting edges, and all other types of minor repairs
Haul materials and equipment with tandem/end dump or lowboy
Clean culverts/shoulder grading, ditches, bike path maintenance, and all road
Mechanical street sweeping
Obtain a class (A) Drivers License
Assist with Special Events including installation /removal of banners/flags
Tree cutting/removal and operating chipper
Assist in supervising and managing seasonal flower crew employees
Spring clean up including raking, sweeping, trash removal, fertilizing flower/shrub beds
Assist in the greenhouse operation including monitoring the temperature and watering
Assist in scheduling to ensure that all of the pots/window boxes/ hanging baskets receive the amount of water they need to stay strong throughout the summer
Assist in the installation of hanging baskets and planters
Assist in the planting of perennial beds
Flower bed maintenance including weeding, watering, dead heading, cultivating, etc
Winter prep including removing annuals, cutting back perennials, top dressing with compost, covering beds that get covered with cinders, etc
Heal in perennials that did not get planted due to construction or bad weather, recovering these plants, and reviving them in the spring