EQUIP OPERATOR II

Clear Creek County; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator II to join their team. This role involves operating and maintaining a variety of construction and maintenance equipment essential for the upkeep of county roads and properties. The ideal candidate will possess journey-level skills and experience in equipment operation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective communication with team members and the public. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a significant impact on community infrastructure. If you are ready to take on the challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

PTO

Sick Leave

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Requires journey-level skill in operating various construction equipment.
• Must have a valid Colorado commercial driver's license.
• 3+ years of experience in equipment operation is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain construction equipment for road maintenance.
• Perform routine inspections and minor repairs on equipment.
• Assist transfer station customers and manage cash transactions.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Mechanical Problem Recognition

Effective Communication

Traffic Laws Knowledge

Safety Precautions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Construction Equipment

Dump Trucks

Front-End Loaders

Motor Graders

Back-Hoes

Job description

JOB SUMMARY FOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II:

Under the general supervision of a District Supervisor or the Transfer Station Manager, this position requires journey-level skill in operating a variety of hauling, construction, and maintenance equipment used in the construction and maintenance of county roads and other county property. In addition, a person in this position is responsible for complying with all safety rules and regulations.

Benefits:

Retirement: Health, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, PTO, Sick Leave, and Education Assistance.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES FOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II:

1. Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, tandem axle dump and water trucks, front-end loaders, motor graders, back-hoes, and other equipment used for construction, snow removal, maintenance, and repair of County roads.
2. Perform daily inspections, routine servicing, minor repairs, and adjustments to assigned equipment.
3. Check and report present or anticipated problems in work areas.
4. Perform manual labor as a crew member involved in construction and maintenance projects.
5. Perform on-call duties as required.
6. For Transfer Station Facilities – Assists transfer station customers, takes money and makes appropriate changes, tracks cash, and charges receipts as required.
7. Perform other Road and Bridge or Transfer Station Facility related duties as required by the District Supervisor or the Transfer Station Manager.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

1. A high school diploma or equivalent requires journey-level skill in equipment operation, knowledge and ability to handle all routine tasks, problems, and techniques, and solving unusual or unique tasks with assistance in the full range of job duties.
2. Such a level is generally acquired through at least three (3) years of experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Must have a working knowledge of traffic laws, typical hazards, and safety precautions relevant to construction and road maintenance operations.
2. Must be proficient in recognizing mechanical problems and making minor repairs to equipment.
3. Ability to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information necessary to accomplish goals and objectives, including effective written and oral communication, keeping customers, subordinates, peers, and supervisors informed, and listening.
4. Must be able to maintain courteous and effective working relationships with the public, County departments, co-workers, and other agencies.
5. Grade and maintain road surfaces and drainage ways safely and consistently.
6. Read and understand grade stakes and basic road geometry.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have a valid Colorado commercial driver's license, class A or B, with air brake and tanker endorsements.
2. Must have a working telephone – can be either cell or home phone.
3. Must pass a DOT physical.
4. Must pass a background check: Criminal and Traffic.
5. Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment.
6. Must pass initial and all random alcohol & drug tests.
7. Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.

SUPERVISORY:

There are no supervisory duties related to this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must frequently sit for long periods, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, bend, twist, and climb. Must be able to perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment in vehicles and large machinery. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull objects in a range from 25 up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires occasional extended work shifts during weather-related periods or emergencies. Hearing voice conversation is essential to safe and effective job performance. The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Work is performed both inside of vehicles and outside. Possible exposures to the following conditions exist: loud noise, all types of weather and non-weather conditions, extreme temperatures, fumes, odors, dirt, and dust. This position is exposed to hazards associated with moving vehicles and operating a county vehicle/equipment in poor driving conditions. Duties frequently require climbing and manual dexterity. Occasionally a person in this position works in an open cab piece of equipment exposing the individual to all outdoor conditions.

POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION:

This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to "biohazards" associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HAV (Hepatitis A) virus, HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard" may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by Department policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Vaccination may be necessary to prevent or treat exposures to "biohazards." The County provides inoculation of HAV, HBV (Testing for TB), Chickenpox, Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, & Pertussis), Meningococcal, MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), and Influenza. Some vaccinations are only required once in a lifetime, and you may be required to show documentation of the vaccine. Employees who decline to be vaccinated will need to sign a Declination.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.