Public Works Service Worker III - Road & Bridge

County of Weld

United States

On-site

USD 40,000 - 52,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental and Vision

Employer Contributed HSA

Medical Clinic

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Wellness Program

County Retirement

PERA (Health Department only)

457 Retirement Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Training & Development

Tuition Stipend

Job summary

Weld County is seeking an Equipment Operator to join the Public Works team. You will operate heavy and light construction equipment to build and maintain roads and bridges across Weld County.

The role may be assigned to any division as needed, with duties including manual labor and site tasks. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, two years of equipment operation experience, and a valid Colorado CDL (Class A with tanker endorsement preferred).

Qualifications

Two years’ experience as an equipment operator.
Valid Colorado Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement required or ability to obtain license within specified time frame agreed upon hire.
MSHA certification is required or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment, machinery, trucks, and tools for road maintenance and repair.
Follow safety procedures and instructions to complete tasks efficiently.
Communicate effectively via radio and interact with the public in a courteous manner.
Assist with snow and other inclement weather operations and respond to emergency events.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Radio communication

English reading/writing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Compensation Range

$29.30 - $38.10

Job Description Summary

Open Until Filled Perform as part of a team to build and maintain roadways and bridges throughout Weld County while operating heavy or light construction equipment. This position can be assigned to any division as needed in Public Works.

Job Description Field Work - 80%

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment, machinery, trucks, tools in construction and repair activities, and will be required to perform a certain amount of manual labor. Must have basic knowledge of road construction/road maintenance procedures. Must be able to perform work without direction or immediate supervision and follow detailed instruction to aid in the efficient and effective completion of the project or assigned task. Must perform work in a courteous and safe manner. Must be able to effectively communicate verbally through radio. When contact with the public is required, the employee must maintain a courteous, helpful attitude. Must be able to follow instructions from senior employees.

Administration - 10%

Must have basic computer skills and the ability to report/record data as per departmental requirements. Ability to write, read and comprehend single instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.

Other Duties as Assigned - 10%

Must be available to respond to and work extraordinary hours during emergency events. Assist with snow and other inclement weather operations. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Qualifications

Required Education

High School Diploma/GED

Required Work Experience

Two years’ experience as an equipment operator with working knowledge of tools and light and heavy equipment necessary for maintenance activities used in servicing county roads.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Colorado Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement required or ability to obtain license within specified time frame agreed upon hire. Ability to be MSHA certified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have working knowledge of road and bridge construction with demonstrated proficiency in two of the following areas: tracked hydraulic excavator, bulldozer, front end loader, scraper, tandem axle truck, asphalt paver, backhoe (smaller than a John Deere 510), compaction equipment, skid steer, and motor grader. Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. Must effectively present information in one-on-one situation with the public, subordinates, and supervisors. Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10’s and 100’s. Perform these operations using units of money, weight, measurement, volume and distance. Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and make appropriate day to day decisions without supervisory guidance to perform assigned tasks. Must be able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Candidate must pass a background check prior to employment start date. Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date. This position will participate in random substance use screening. Candidate must pass a physical demands evaluation post offer screen compatible to this position.

Physical Requirements

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move 50 plus pounds up to 110 pounds. Employee must occasionally move and/or pull up to 180 pounds. The employee will frequently stand, walk, or squat. The employee will occasionally climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, carry, or reach overhead. Employee will regularly perform the following: reach angularly, wrist flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension, supination/pronation, and grasp. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to hazards, temperature change, fumes and airborne particles and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@weld.gov or (970) 400-4234.

Employer Branding

So many elements of Weld County make us an employer of choice. Community support and impact, a place to make a difference, team unity, career growth and development, being valued, empowerment and so much more is what you will discover as an employee of Weld County. We invite you to explore joining Team Weld, a winning team! The benefits of working for Weld County extend far beyond simply earning a paycheck. There's something for everyone here at Weld County - active and healthy living opportunities, a variety of medical plans to choose from, retirement options and plenty of paid time off to spend with family and friends. We’re excited to have you consider a career with Weld County Government!

Benefits Overview

We offer generous benefits for full-time, regular employees (30+ hours/week) and part time (20-29 hours/week) which include but not limited to: