Equipment Operator I

Douglas County Government (CO); Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Government (CO) seeks a capable operator to maintain and run county vehicles and heavy equipment for road maintenance. The role includes pothole repairs, concrete and asphalt work, and roadside infrastructure tasks, with readiness to respond to blizzards and other emergencies.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, with CDL Class B and Flagger Certification preferred or required upon hire. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. One year education or experience in highway maintenance or equipment operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment including pickups, trucks, loaders, rollers, snowplows, and other maintenance equipment.
• Performs road maintenance tasks such as pothole repair, concrete/asphalt work, culvert and bridge maintenance.
• Responds to emergencies (blizzards, fires, floods, disasters).
• Performs snow/ice removal and applies anti-icing/deicing materials.
• Assists with traffic control signage and flagging during construction.
• Performs daily inspections on equipment and vehicles.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B

Flagger Certification

Job description

This is work responsible for operating and maintaining County vehicles, heavy equipment, and performing manual labor activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Operates equipment including pickups, single axle trucks, tandem axle trucks, tractor-trailers, rollers, water tankers, mowers, sweepers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, snowplows, sanders, motor graders, dozers, scrapers, paving equipment, milling machines, concrete mixers, mud jack pumps, curb machines, sprayers, and other construction and maintenance equipment.
• Performs a variety of road maintenance tasks involving the operation of the equipment stated above and manual labor tasks, including pothole repair, concrete repair, asphalt overlays, culvert repair and maintenance, bridge repair, shoulder maintenance, ditch maintenance, shoveling, raking, fence construction, tree trimming, etc.
• Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to blizzards, fires, floods, and other disasters.
• Performs snow and ice removal, which includes the application of anti-icing and deicing materials.
• Assists with placement of traffic control signage and provides traffic flagging during construction activities.
• Performs daily inspection on equipment and vehicles used.

Provides good customer service. Collaborates with Supervisors to respond to customer service requests. Required to model good customer service and adherence to the code of conduct.

• Helps ensure that all equipment is properly maintained. May perform equipment maintenance/fabrication.
• Performs manual labor using various hand tools or equipment, including shovels, picks, jackhammers, power saws, and other tools.
• Paints and sandblasts structures.
• Installs and repairs guardrail, fencing, snow fence, culverts, and other road structures.
• Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Transports heavy machinery and vehicles to and from job locations.
• .Performs miscellaneous minor maintenance work on vehicles and equipment.
• Collects debris along County roads.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma or GED is required. One year education or experience in highway maintenance or equipment operation is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess a valid State of Colorado Commercial Driver License Class B upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. Incumbent is expected to obtain a Commercial Driver License Class A to achieve career progression in this classification series. Incumbents in this position must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Must have a Flagger Certification.
• Must complete assigned training as required by the Department.

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.