Entry-Level Road Equipment Operator

Archuletacounty; Pagosa Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Archuleta County is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator to perform semi-skilled labor and operate light trucks and construction equipment for road and bridge maintenance, snow removal, and flood and wildfire control. This position focuses on learning the basics under direct supervision and gradually developing routine skills.

You will work with the Road and Bridge team, gain experience in traffic control, equipment maintenance, and safety practices, and may assist other departments as

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Six months of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities such as general labor or construction.
• Possession of or ability to acquire a Colorado Class "A" CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements, Traffic Control Certification and a current DOT medical card within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual work including spreading gravel, patching potholes, repairing or replacing culverts and cattle guards, and clearing rocks, brush, and debris from roads and right of ways.
• Operates light equipment such as jack hammers and chainsaws, lawnmowers, single and tandem-axle trucks with snow plows and sanders, water trucks, and tractors.
• Maintains and makes minor mechanical adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment. Inspects tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water.
• Transports, loads, and unloads tools and equipment.
• Perform traffic control at job sites.

Skills

General safety practices

Traffic awareness

Equipment operation basics

Read maps and manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months related experience

Tools

CDL training tools

Job description

Archuleta County is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator to perform semi-skilled labor and operate light trucks and construction equipment for road and bridge maintenance, snow removal, and flood and wildfire control. This position focuses on learning the basics under direct supervision and gradually developing routine skills.

You will work with the Road and Bridge team, gain experience in traffic control, equipment maintenance, and safety practices, and may assist other departments as