Operator/Driver

Montezuma County; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in Cortez, Colorado, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator responsible for operating various heavy machinery and performing road maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy construction work and hold a Class A CDL driver’s license. Responsibilities include grading roads, snow removal, and public engagement. The position may require weekend work and involves physical demands associated with equipment operation and road repair.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely operate heavy equipment, including belly dumps and dump trucks.
• Experience with road maintenance tasks such as grading and snow removal.
• Ability to make decisions and tackle assigned tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for road maintenance.
• Handle snow removal and gravel delivery.
• Trim trees and install signage as needed.
• Coordinate with supervision and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Punctuality

Ability to follow directions

Public interaction

Education

Experience with heavy construction work

Class A CDL driver’s license

Job description

Summary

Will operate most types of heavy equipment used for road maintenance, drive trucks (including Belly Dumps and End Dumps) to deliver and spread gravel, watering roads or removing snow. Hand work that includes patching potholes, trimming trees, installing signs and traffic control.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Grade County roads, haul gravel, install signs, traffic control, trim trees and brush, and perform snow removal in the winter months. Other duties not mentioned may be assigned.

Competency

Must be punctual and take direction from supervisor. Must have experience with the basic operations of older as well as newer equipment. Position requirements include the basic skills to safely operate heavy equipment, belly dumps, dump trucks and snow plows. Must be able to work with the general public as well as with fellow County employees.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the satisfaction of the district supervisor. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Experience with heavy construction work and road maintenance.

Language Ability

English

Math Ability

Basic

Reasoning Ability

to make decisions and move forward with assigned tasks.

Computer Skills

Not a requirement

Certificates and Licenses

Class A CDL drivers license.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment can involve week-ends and long hours during inclement weather.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands include being able to mount and dismount large equipment and trucks safely in all types of weather. Hand work such as shoveling or raking may be required for some repairs to roads.

Trial Period

This position will have a 30 day trial period. The employer may dismiss the employee with or without cause at any time, even during the trial period.