Public Works Service Worker III - Bridge Division

County of Weld•Greeley, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform as part of a team to build and maintain roadways and bridges throughout Weld County while operating heavy or light construction equipment. This position can be assigned to any division as needed in Public Works. The role involves 80% field work, performing semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the operation of heavy equipment, machinery, trucks, and tools for construction and repair. It requires manual labor, basic knowledge of road construction/maintenance, the ability to work independently with detailed instructions, and communicate verbally via radio. Public interaction requires a courteous and helpful attitude. Approximately 10% of the role involves administrative tasks, including basic computer skills for reporting data, and establishing effective working relationships. The remaining 10% is for other duties, including availability for extraordinary hours during emergencies (night-time, weekends, holidays), snow and inclement weather operations, and assisting supervisors and co-workers. Time percentages may fluctuate, and not all duties may apply to every position.

Requirements

High School Education
Two years experience as an equipment operator with working knowledge of tools and light and heavy equipment necessary for maintenance activities used in servicing county roads.
Working knowledge of road and bridge construction with demonstrated proficiency in two of the following areas: tracked hydraulic excavator, bulldozer, front end loader, scraper, tandem axle truck, asphalt paver, backhoe (smaller than a John Deere 510), compaction equipment, skid steer, and motor grader.
Ability 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.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situation with the public, subordinates, and supervisors.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform operations using units of money, weight, measurement, volume and distance.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and make appropriate day to day decisions without supervisory guidance to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must pass a background check prior to employment start date.
Must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.
Participate in random substance use screening.
Pass a physical demands evaluation post offer screen compatible to this position.
Valid Colorado Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement required or ability to obtain license within specified time frame agreed upon hire.
Ability to be MSHA certified.
Subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move 50 plus pounds up to 110 pounds.
Occasionally move and/or pull up to 180 pounds.
Frequently stand, walk, or squat.
Occasionally climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, carry, or reach overhead.
Regularly perform reach angularly, wrist flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension, supination/pronation, and grasp.
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills
Ability to write, read and comprehend single instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment, machinery, trucks, tools in construction and repair activities.
Perform a certain amount of manual labor.
Perform work in a courteous and safe manner.
Effectively communicate verbally through radio.
Maintain a courteous, helpful attitude when interacting with the public.
Follow instructions from senior employees.
Report/record data as per departmental requirements.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.
Respond to and work extraordinary hours during emergency events, including night-time hours, weekend and/or holidays.
Assist with snow and other inclement weather operations.
Assist Supervisor, foreman, and co-workers with assignments and tasks requiring independent and individual contribution.