Streets Maintenance Worker /CDL Trainee

Jefferson County•Pine, TX

9h•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Perform manual labor in the maintenance of county roads. Maintenance duties vary by district and may include shoveling, raking, and sweeping asphalt. Perform traffic control duties such as flagging and sign placement, culvert maintenance, and snow plowing. Operate light and medium equipment. Position requires availability to respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by reporting to an assigned shop within one hour of being called. Road & Bridge has 9 shops that cover 4 districts within Jefferson County.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years old by hire date.
Valid Driver’s License for 2 consecutive years prior to hire date. If from out of state, must obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
May be required to obtain a Class B or A Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement and air brake restriction removed as well as a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card within 12 months of hire.
Must obtain Flagger Certification within 3 months of hire.
Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and report to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.
Offer of employment is contingent on passing a criminal history, MVR check, background check, and physical exam.
Must not have any major violations, and no more than one DUI, DWI, DWAI conviction in the past three years.
Must provide a valid Commercial Driver's License and DOT medical card, and current copy of your full CDLIS Motor Vehicle Record at the time of interview, if you currently hold a CDL.
Jefferson County adheres to pre- and post-employment drug testing regulations for positions requiring a CDL.
Jefferson County adheres to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including FMCSA rule 391.11 (b) (2): Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.
Work experience within the last ten years.

Nice To Haves

Experience with road construction or maintenance
Experience with asphalt operations
Experience with public works

Responsibilities

Assist in performing road maintenance operations, including repaving roads, filling potholes, applying crack-seal, repairing concrete, street sweeping, maintaining gutters and drainage, gravel road maintenance, and snow removal from county-maintained roadways.
Perform snow removal operations utilizing light and heavy equipment.
Operate equipment and tools as necessary, such as mower, chain saw, and hand tools.
Perform equipment and vehicle pre/post-trip inspections as defined by federal guidelines and inspect other items affecting safe operations.
Assist with inspecting and preparing all equipment for safe use by performing routine maintenance.
Prepare equipment for specific uses by making necessary modifications.
Plan and request maintenance service and repair for specific equipment.
Perform other general maintenance duties, routine cleaning, lubricating and minor maintenance, as necessary.

Benefits

Dental insurance
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement matching
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Paid CDL Training
PPE including Winter Coat, Insulated Bibs & Other Clothing, Hard Hat, Vests, Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Ear Protection
Reimbursements for Safety Toe Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
Snow Removal Training
Well Maintained Late Model Equipment & Trucks
Promotion Opportunities
Starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
12 Paid Holidays (96 hours) Per Year
Up to 160 hours Paid Time Off Per Year