Equipment Operator I or II

Position closing: 5/2/2025

Hiring pay range:

Operator I: $25.08 - $30.72

Operator II: $28.71 - $35.17

Full pay range:

Operator I: $25.08 - $36.36

Operator II: $28.71 - $41.63

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This position requires a valid CDL A or B.

Work hours are typically four 10-hour shifts per week (M-Thur) on a rotating schedule.

Qualified candidates must be able to respond to on-call situations within 1 hour of receiving notice.

Winter: Must be available for snow removal activities during normal working hours, weekends, holidays and very early morning and evening hours on a rotating call-out basis.

SUPERVISION:

Non-Supervisory

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Operates a variety of specialized light and heavy equipment to facilitate the construction and maintenance of all facets of County roads and bridges and other rights-of-way within the County and performs light to heavy physical labor. Operator I is the first in a series of three levels of equipment operators. Operator II is the second in a series of three levels of equipment operators and performs more complex operations with both heavy and light equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)

Equipment Operator I:

• Operates heavy and light equipment which include tampers, mowers, truck, backhoe, and loader. Operates a variety of work-related tools.
• Responsible for keeping vehicles and equipment clean, and inspects vehicles for damage, loose parts, tires, and other items that are required for safe operations. Assists in preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Keeps trip logs and records, and pre-trip inspection forms, including the posting of equipment hours, fuel, oil, etc.
• Performs manual labor related to construction, maintenance, and other duties when not operating equipment.
• Performs snow removal duties, including other winter maintenance on roadways to ensure roadways remain open.
• Safely operates equipment and vehicles, observes safety precautions, and wears appropriate safety equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Operator II:

(In addition to the essential functions of an Equipment Operator I, Equipment Operator II must be able to perform the following)

• Grades dirt and/or gravel roads. Builds or reshapes roadside shoulders.
• Operate tandem-axle trucks and/or graders during snowplowing and ice-removal operations.
• Operate backhoe or track hoe to dig culverts, lay pipe and to clean ditches and cattle guards.
• Operate bulldozer to “rough in” roads and push fill material; operates bulldozer and tire/track front-end loaders/backhoes to build dumps and crusher sites, clear rights-of-way and build roads.
• Operate loader to load trucks from gravel pile, cleans bar ditches and removes rock, mudslides, or flood debris from the roads.
• Drive tandem-axle dump trucks with gravel or hot mix to road maintenance and construction sites.
• Load, transport and unload heavy equipment with tractor-trailer.
• Responsible for keeping vehicles and equipment clean, and inspects vehicles for damage, loose parts, tires, and other items that are required for safe operations. Assists in preventative maintenance of equipment.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)

• Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
• Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
• Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiencies.
• Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
• Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
• Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
• Maintenance and Basic Construction: knowledge of materials, tools, and methods required to complete basic construction and maintenance activities.
• Equipment Operations: Proficient in equipment operations and knowledgeable about equipment parts and systems sufficient for safe use of equipment.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Gyms

To view the complete benefits information, please visit https://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/