Heavy Equipment Operator IV - Grand Junction

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator IV works in The Colorado Department of Transpiration's (CDOT's) Region 3 Section 2 Maintenance Unit. The work unit exists to maintain the Colorado Department of Transportation highway system and facilities to as near original conditions as constructed utilizing available resources, personnel, equipment and material, ensuring a safe roadway for the traveling public. This position operates heavy, large specialized roadway equipment with complex controls requiring a high degree of skill gained through experience and training. This position is expected to serve as an expert in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and transporting of heavy and specialized equipment. This position mentors others on safe equipment operation and maintenance. This position performs maintenance of roadside surface, facilities, structures, and appearance; providing traffic control and traffic services; operating and maintaining equipment; performing skilled labor activities; and most effectively using resources through active planning and administration.

Requirements

At least four (4) years of heavy equipment operating experience that includes operating AND transporting backhoes, motor graders, and/or specialty equipment (e.g. bulldozer, gradall, laydown, trackhoe, excavator, vactor truck, etc.), with current proficiency at the journey level.
Must currently possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation in Colorado.
Must obtain a tanker (N) endorsement within 6 months of being appointed to this position.

Nice To Haves

Dedicated to a career in the transportation/equipment operation field and possess proven ability or accomplishment in the following:
Demonstrated success with the duties as listed in the Description of the Job section
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position
Successful completion of CDOT's Equipment Operator III Training Program
Extensive experience safely and effectively operating single and double axle dump trucks, as well as front end loaders
Extensive experience safely and effectively operating several types of specialty heavy equipment such as trackhoes, bulldozers, tanker trucks, vactor trucks, grade-all, lay-down machine, rotomiller, etc.
Extensive experience safely and efficiently transporting heavy equipment, which includes loading, unloading, and securing down equipment
Knowledge and experience with CDOT incident management, maintenance operations, and equipment, including related policies, rules, and regulations
Knowledge and experience with the Emergency Response Guidelines, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Chapter IV) and supplement to set traffic control for road projects through different terrain
Knowledge and experience applying the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Extensive experience safely and effectively operating and training others on several types of heavy equipment as well as specialty equipment
Demonstrated experience in scheduling and planning daily work activities
Extensive experience effectively using several types of hand tools
Extensive experience performing physically demanding work assignments
Ability to effectively communicate with CDOT staff and others, sometimes in safety situations where quick communication is essential
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions and information
Mechanical ability
Strong positive and can do attitude
Strong commitment to safety
Strong oral and written communication skills
Self-starter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks
Ability to quickly learn with minimal direction
Ability to adapt to changes in work assignments and environments
Strong customer service skills
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
Strong project management and work scheduling skills
Ability to effectively perform as a leader and mentor to employees
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical, reasoning, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations
Familiarity with SAP and the knowledge and know how to use computers and the ability to quickly learn software

Responsibilities

Safely and proficiently drives and operates standard equipment such as tandem trucks, front end loader, backhoe, motor grader, sweepers, etc. to effectively support the skilled labor during maintenance activities.
Safely and proficiently drives and operates specialized equipment in complex situations, such as tractor trailer combinations, tandem axle, triple axle lowboy, paving machines, lay down machine, shoulder machine, polecat, attenuator, dozer, paint truck, tow plow, aggregate spreaders, grade-all power shovels, tractor mower combinations, excavators, screening plants, pneumatic and steel drum rollers, road oil distribution trucks, tunnel and fire equipment.
Ensures equipment is in safe operating condition to meet guidelines established by the Federal Motor Safety Carriers Act.
Loads, secures and hauls heavy equipment; determines the weight and chooses appropriate route.
Operates technology systems in the equipment to help with operational decision-making, inspections, and maintenance. Example systems include Truck and Equipment Controller Systems, Maintenance Decision Support Systems (MDSS), electronic fleet management systems, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) System, etc.
Maintains knowledge and skill in operating hand tools, including learning new pieces/types of tools and related technology.
Completes equipment work orders in SAP.
Performs routine work with road maintenance patrols.
Maintains, replaces, and installs signs, delineators, fence, guard rail, cable rail, concrete rail, attenuators, etc.
Sets up traffic control zones.
Plans, monitors, leads and participates in completion of specialized tasks; operates and instructs others in large and specialized equipment.
Performs inspections of worksites such as access, utilities, permitted extra-legal loads, roadway inventory, night inspections, and storm water permits.
Monitors above ground storage tanks, fuel, and materials.
Uses computer software and CDOT programs to enter data and information in order to complete email, paperwork, reports, work orders, time sheets, fuel logs, supply orders, meter readings, weekly updates, on-line training and accident reports.
Completes pre- and post-trip inspections via paper and electronically.
Operates equipment in safety sensitive situations, such as blade patching on a heavy traffic volume highway, digging ditch in a location with buried or overhead utilities.
Maintains proficiency in operations in three key areas: equipment maintenance (pre/post trips, operators manual, proper servicing and cleaning), safety and environmental awareness (safe operations, situational awareness, environmental impact awareness, and equipment specific operating hazards), and effective operations (accomplishing specific tasks under field conditions).
Instructs, leads, coaches and mentors employees in all phases of maintenance activities.
Represents CDOT in communicating with internal and external costumers.
Provides assistance to the public during emergency situations.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with external entities, such as law enforcement, fire, municipalities, counties, and other state agencies.
Attends safety and training meetings; maintains technical knowledge of safety procedures and guidance materials, including Safety Manual and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
Other job duties as assigned