Public Works Service Worker III - Trucking

weldgov; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

weldgov in Colorado seeks a Field Equipment Operator to perform heavy equipment and tractor-trailer operations across Public Works divisions. This role emphasizes hands-on field work and adherence to safety policies.

Expect to operate a variety of machines, follow detailed instructions, communicate via radio, and assist with snow removal and emergency response. A high school diploma and 2 years of relevant experience are required, plus a valid Colorado Class A CDL and MSHA certification within

Qualifications

• Two years' experience operating tractor-trailer and/or heavy equipment operation.
• Must have an English reading and writing ability to comprehend instructions and reports.
• Must effectively communicate via radio and with the public.
• Must pass a background check and substance use screening prior to employment start date.
• Must be able to wear PPE and perform physical duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailer, heavy and light construction, or road maintenance equipment.
• May have lead worker responsibilities and operate with minimal supervision.
• Assist in operation of mining, crushing, and reclamation equipment.
• Support snow, weather, and emergency operations as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Tractor-trailer operation

Public works operations

Radio communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Compensation Range

$29.30 - $38.10 --

Job Description Summary

Operate heavy construction equipment and/or tractor-trailer. This position can be assigned to any division as needed in Public Works.

Open Until Filled --

Job Description

Field Work - 80%

Operate tractor-trailer, heavy and light construction, or road maintenance equipment.

Incumbent may have some lead worker responsibilities.

Advanced level of heavy equipment operations.

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.

Assist in operation of mining, crushing, and reclamation equipment.

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 operating tractor-trailer and/or heavy equipment operation.

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 a demonstrated proficiency in any two of the following pieces of equipment: tracked hydraulic excavator, snowplow, bulldozer, truck tractor with belly dump, front end loader, lowboy trailer, scraper, aggregate crushing plant, tandem axle truck, tanker, asphalt paver, backhoe (smaller than a John Deere 510), compaction equipment, skid steer, and motor grader.

Must have a basic familiarity with and experience working with a variety of road construction, maintenance and repair equipment and materials.

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 have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other PPE as required by County and MSHA.

Must have or be able to obtain MSHA (new miner or experienced miner) certification within first 12 months of employment if not certified upon hire. (On-the-job certification can be obtained.)

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.

Ability 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 move and/or pull up to 68 pounds. Employee will occasionally stand, walk, climb, squat, crawl, stoop, kneel, carry, and reach overhead. The employee will frequently perform the following: sit, 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 t