Public Works Grader III - Gill, CO

County of Weld • Gill, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate construction equipment for routine maintenance and reconstruction tasks on county gravel roads in the Gill area. This position will report directly to Gill. The position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or [phone].

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years of heavy or light equipment operation including motor grader experience.
• Valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, Class A with tanker endorsement required or ability to obtain license within specified time frame agreed upon hire.
• Ability to be MSHA certified.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one situations with the public, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Candidate must pass a background check prior to employment start date.
• Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date.
• Candidate must pass a physical demands evaluation post offer screen compatible to this position.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced level of Gravel Road maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and light construction or road maintenance equipment.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of gravel road maintenance procedures.
• Must be able to perform work without direction or immediate supervision and follow detailed instruction to aid in the efficient and effective completion of the project or assigned task.
• Must perform work in a courteous and safe manner.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally through radio.
• When contact with the public is required, the employee must maintain a courteous, helpful attitude.
• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to report/record data as per departmental requirements.
• Ability to write, read and comprehend single instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Must be able to organize and schedule own work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.
• Must be available to respond to and work extraordinary hours during emergency events.
• Incumbent may have some lead worker responsibilities, including written reporting/recording data as required.
• Assist with snow and other inclement weather operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

• Overtime pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED