Lead Equipment Operator

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Job Summary

Lead Equipment Operator – Truck String Crew and Urban Drainage Crew

Are you a seasoned heavy equipment operator passionate about leadership and excellence? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where precision and teamwork are paramount? Are you committed to maintaining the safety and efficiency of our community's urban drainage systems? If so, El Paso County's Public Works Department has an excellent opportunity for you as a Lead Equipment Operator in either our Truck String Crew or Urban Drainage Crew.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Supervision: Oversee and coordinate the activities of either the Truck String Crew or Urban Drainage Crew, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
• Heavy Equipment Operation: Skillfully operate various heavy machinery, including excavators, backhoes, loaders, and specialized trucks, to perform tasks such as loading, transporting materials, excavating, grading, and backfilling.
• Urban Drainage Maintenance: Inspect, install, clean, and maintain road drainage systems, culverts, and ditches to prevent flooding and ensure optimal performance of the community's infrastructure.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to all safety protocols, conduct regular inspections, and promote a culture of safety within the crew.
• Training and Development: Mentor and train crew members on equipment operation and safety procedures, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
• Maintenance Oversight: Coordinate preventive maintenance and safety inspections of equipment, ensuring all machinery is in optimal working condition.
• Problem-Solving: Address technical and personnel challenges promptly, implementing effective solutions to maintain workflow and productivity.
  
  
  

Join us in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our community's infrastructure. If you're ready to lead dedicated teams and make a significant impact, apply today!

These positions are part of the Urban Drainage Crew and Truck String Crew, and both operate out of the DPW Akers Yard in Colorado Springs, CO.

Hiring Range: $30.320 – $33.456

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Thursday, 6:30am – 5:00pm, subject to change.

Please be advised this position may close on or after 03/11/2025 without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Serves as the Team Leader for an assigned Department of Public Works, Highway Division Operational team; provides direction, training, and oversight to crew(s). Operates a variety of equipment and tools to perform maintenance and repair functions, construction, installations, or other work; performs snow removal operations. Provides leadership on project site and supervision in the absence of the Supervisor.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversees crew(s) in a variety of maintenance and construction duties. Position may be for various crews including asphalt, general maintenance, truck string, drainage, traffic, and signs.
• Provides direction and daily task assignments to crew members. Ensures safety procedures are followed and up-to-date information is provided to crew(s). Provides input and support to the leadership regarding applicable performance evaluations.
• Provides training on equipment and best practices for maintenance processes and procedures; guides and mentors employees.
• Performs manual labor using various tools, materials, and equipment. Performs snow removal operations.
• Loads and unloads equipment and materials. Prepares, maintains, and cleans equipment and job sites for various projects.
• Safely operates various types of construction and maintenance vehicles in compliance with laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all work performed including tasks performed and materials used.
• Provides accurate tracking of crew's usage of materials and provides to the supervisor, including collecting and verifying daily delivery and pick-up tickets. Verifies accuracy of employee entry in timekeeping, including correct jobs and hours and equipment.
• Responds to on-call after hours emergencies, such as snow removal, flood repair, tornado clean-up, or other natural disaster or safety need for the motoring public.
• Performs supervisory duties in absence of the Highway Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  
  

Supervision Exercised: This classification requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same job duties as those directed and includes overseeing work quality, training, instruction, and scheduling work. May include providing input on hiring/disciplinary action and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Periodic direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of highway, construction, maintenance, and repair techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must observe, follow, and ensure compliance with safety procedures and precautions.
• Ability to lead and train others; ability to objectively assess the performance of others.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently, and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations for practical working situations.
• Ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with County staff and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to complete Individualized Development Plan (IDP) based on area of assignment.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  
  
  

Required Education & Experience

• Three years of experience in maintenance, repair, construction, or related experience.
• Three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment.
• One year of leadership experience in a public works environment, including providing guidance and direction to others.
• Six months of experience using a computer and various software programs, including Microsoft Office.
  
  
  

Preferred Education & Experience

• One year of welding experience with portable arc welder and oxy/acetylene torch.
  
  
  

Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and tanker endorsement.
• Must obtain and maintain necessary certifications and licenses as applicable to position.
• Lead Traffic Equipment Operator:
• Must possess IMSA Sign and Pavement Markings Technician I Certification or equivalent.
• Must possess current ATSSA or IMSA Traffic Control Technician Certification or equivalent.
• Must obtain a Colorado Flagger Certificate within sixty days of employment.
  
  

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle check, drug screen, and physical examination.
  
  
  

Work Conditions

Duties are performed outdoors and requires lifting, bending, and climbing, at times in hazardous situations such as operating construction vehicles in adverse weather. Works with potentially dangerous equipment and tools; may work with hazardous materials, including fuels, paints, asphalts, herbicides, and pesticides. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds from the waist to the shoulders, lift 30 pounds from the floor to the head, push 80 pounds, and pull 100 pounds. horizontally. Subject to emergency off hours call-out. Subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.

VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.

El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.