Public Works Service Worker III - Road & Bridge

County of Weld • Greeley, CO

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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 may be assigned to any division as needed in Public Works.

Field work accounts for approximately 80% of the position. The employee performs semi-skilled and skilled work operating heavy equipment, machinery, trucks, and tools for construction and repair activities, along with manual labor. The role requires basic knowledge of road construction and maintenance procedures, the ability to work without immediate supervision while following detailed instructions, and safe, courteous conduct. The employee communicates by radio and maintains a helpful attitude when interacting with the public.

Administrative duties account for approximately 10% and include using basic computer skills to report and record data, reading and understanding instructions and correspondence, and maintaining effective working relationships with County employees and the public. Other duties account for approximately 10% and include responding to emergencies, assisting with snow and inclement-weather operations, and performing other assigned duties. The employee must be available to work extraordinary hours during emergency events.

This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay. Employment is contingent on passing a background check, substance-use screening, and a post-offer physical demands evaluation. Random substance-use screening also applies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience as an equipment operator, with working knowledge of tools and light and heavy equipment used for County road maintenance activities.
• Valid Colorado Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain it within the specified timeframe agreed upon hire.
• Ability to be MSHA certified.
• Working knowledge of road and bridge construction and demonstrated proficiency in at least two of the following: tracked hydraulic excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader, scraper, tandem-axle truck, asphalt paver, backhoe smaller than a John Deere 510, compaction equipment, skid steer, or motor grader.
• Sufficient English reading and speaking ability to converse with the public, respond to official inquiries, and make entries in reports and records.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one situations with the public, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers and multiplication and division with 10s and 100s, using units of money, weight, measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and make day-to-day decisions without supervisory guidance.
• Ability to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must pass a background check and substance-use screening before employment begins and participate in random substance-use screening.
• Must pass a post-offer physical demands evaluation compatible with the position.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift or move 50 to 110 pounds, and occasionally move or pull up to 180 pounds.
• Ability to perform the stated physical tasks, including frequent standing, walking, or squatting and occasional climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, carrying, or overhead reaching.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy or light construction equipment, machinery, trucks, and tools for roadway and bridge construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Perform manual labor and other semi-skilled or skilled work as assigned.
• Follow detailed instructions and senior employees’ directions; work safely and courteously, including communicating effectively by radio and interacting helpfully with the public.
• Use basic computer skills to report and record data according to departmental requirements.
• Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and the public.
• Respond to emergency events and work extraordinary hours when required.
• Assist with snow and other inclement-weather operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with County policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

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