Heavy Equipment Operator II - Marble

Gunnison, CO; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 39,302 - 44,758; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing may be available

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Vacation and Sick Leave

401(a) Employer Contribution match

Discounted Gym Memberships

Job summary

Gunnison County is seeking applicants for a position requiring the operation of a variety of equipment for road maintenance. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and performing manual tasks. Candidates must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.

The position offers an hourly pay rate ranging from $28.53 to $32.49 plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement contributions, and more.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license.
• Valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Willingness to take First Aid and CPR classes.

Responsibilities

• Operate light, medium, and heavy equipment for road maintenance.
• Perform operator-required maintenance on all equipment.
• Learn new methods with technologically advanced equipment.

Skills

Valid Colorado driver's license

Current flagging certification

Willingness to participate in safety training

Education

High school education or GED equivalent

Four (4) years of related experience

Job description

Job Summary

Operates a wide variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment used in the maintenance and construction of County roads. Also performs manual tasks associated with equipment operations, road maintenance and construction. Performs operator-required maintenance on all equipment used. In the performance of operator-required maintenance employee must be willing to learn new methods with technologically advanced equipment.

Pay Rate

The hourly range is from $28.53 to $32.49, depending on experience, plus full benefits.

The County pays monthly on the last week day of the month.

Benefits

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month
• Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service
• Dependent Care FSA
• FSA and HSA
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary
• Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.
• 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match
• Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.
• 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match
• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete IC S 100 and IC S 700 within the first year of employment.
• Valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Current flagging certification.
• Willingness to participate in and complete certification for MSHA Part 46.
• Willingness to take and successfully complete a First Aid class, CPR class, and other specialized or safety training that may be offered by the Public Works Department or other training facility.
• Willingness to take additional training such as Road Scholar classes, etc. to improve job skills.

Qualifications/Education

• Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance and repair, or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hiring Manager

Gunnison County Public Works

Phone

[phone]

Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

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