Operator I Fremont County

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accident and critical illness plans

Flexible Spending Account

Short/Long term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Shield options

Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays

Colorado Retirement Association 457

Optional 457 plan

Job summary

Fremont County is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to perform digging, grading, snow removal and road maintenance tasks. You will operate mower, grader, loader, backhoe, and other listed equipment, coordinating with the ground crew to meet grade requirements and safety standards.

Requirements include an Associate degree or equivalent and a Colorado CDL Class A or B with Tanker endorsement. The County offers health, dental, life insurance, retirement, and paid time off as part of the

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent from a two-year college or training, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to operate any four listed equipment proficiently.
• Valid Colorado CDL Class A or B with Tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to dig, grade, and maintain roads per grade stakes and signals.
• Coordinate with ground crew and maintain safe operations on site.
• Inspect, grease, and minor-repair assigned equipment; report major issues.
• Perform emergency roadside repairs and ensure proper equipment functioning.

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Tools

mower

grader

loader

backhoe

track-hoe

low-boy trailer

roller

scraper

dozer

screen plant

Job description

Operates heavy equipment utilized in digging and opening ditches, grading shoulders and slopes. Performs other rough grading to clear County rights-of-way, trenching, filling or back filling and snow removal. Operates asphalt equipment in road maintenance and repair work. Requires the use of valves to regulate the temperature and flow of asphalt ensuring a constant flow into the hopper to distribute material evenly. Operates mower to cut grass in County rights-of-way. Loads and places earth, rock, asphalt and other road construction and maintenance material. Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches. Operates heavy equipment in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals. Greases, oils and performs minor repairs on heavy equipment as assigned. Coordinates equipment actions with on the ground crew member or other equipment operators using hand or audio signals to ensure safety standards are met and adhered to. Ensures all equipment on the job site is working in tandem to each other. Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water. Services and makes minor repairs to assigned equipment. Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains and spark plugs. Reports any major malfunctions or needed repairs to the supervisor and or Fleet Supervisor.

Qualifications

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school; or six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training;or equivalentcombination of education and experience. Can operate any four (4) of the following pieces of equipment proficiently: mower, grader, loader, large backhoe, track-hoe, low-boy trailer, large steel roller, scraper, dozer, and screen plant

Additional Requirements

Valid and current Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with Tanker endorsement required.

Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering an extensive benefits package of health, dental, and life insurance to all employees working 30 or more hours per week.

• accident and critical illness plans
• voluntary term life insurance
• whole life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• short/long term disability plan
• an Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Shield options
• Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment.
• Mandatory participation, after 12 months of employment, into the Colorado Retirement Association of 5% with equal match.
• Optional 457 plan.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.