Public Works Service Worker III - Trucking/Mining

County of Weld•Greeley, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate heavy construction equipment and/or tractor-trailer. This position can be assigned to any division as needed in Public Works. The role involves 80% field work, including operating tractor-trailer, heavy and light construction, or road maintenance equipment. The incumbent may have some lead worker responsibilities and is expected to perform advanced heavy equipment operations without direct supervision, following detailed instructions for efficient project completion. The role also includes 10% administration, requiring basic computer skills for reporting and recording data, and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. An additional 10% is allocated for other duties, including responding to emergency events and assisting with snow and inclement weather operations. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Two years’ experience operating tractor-trailer and/or heavy equipment operation.
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.
Demonstrated proficiency in any two of the following pieces of equipment: tracked hydraulic excavator, snowplow, bulldozer, truck tractor with belly dump, front end loader, lowboy trailer, scraper, aggregate crushing plant, tandem axle truck, tanker, asphalt paver, backhoe (smaller than a John Deere 510), compaction equipment, skid steer, and motor grader.
Basic familiarity with and experience working with a variety of road construction, maintenance and repair equipment and materials.
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 wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other PPE as required by County and MSHA.
Must have or be able to obtain MSHA (new miner or experienced miner) certification within first 12 months of employment if not certified upon hire.
Effectively present information in one-on-one situation with the public, subordinates, and supervisors.
Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10’s and 100’s.
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 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.
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

Ability to obtain MSHA certification within the first 12 months of employment if not certified upon hire (On-the-job certification can be obtained).

Responsibilities

Operate tractor-trailer, heavy and light construction, or road maintenance equipment.
Perform advanced level of heavy equipment operations without direction or immediate supervision.
Follow detailed instructions to aid in the efficient and effective completion of the project or assigned task.
Perform work in a courteous and safe manner.
Effectively communicate verbally through radio.
Maintain a courteous, helpful attitude when contact with the public is required.
Follow instructions from senior employees.
Assist in operation of mining, crushing, and reclamation equipment.
Perform basic computer skills and report/record data as per departmental requirements.
Write, read and comprehend single instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.
Respond to and work extraordinary hours during emergency events.
Assist with snow and other inclement weather operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.