Snow Plow Operator

Job Overview:

The Town of Columbine Valley has an excellent opportunity for an individual to work on-call during Colorado's beautifully snow storms. The Town of Columbine Valley is looking for On -Call Snow Plow Operators. Working with the Public Works manager, individuals will be called in to plow snow during seasonal snowstorms.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

TITLE: Snow Removal – on-call

DEPARTMENT: Public Works, Town of Columbine Valley

JOB STATUS: On-call

FLSA STATUS: Hourly, non-exempt

SUPERVISOR: Public Works Manager

BENEFIT ELIGIBLE: No

SALARY RANGE: $23.00 - 25.00 per hour

OVERVIEW

The Town of Columbine Valley is nestled along the Platte River in the south-Denver metro area. Established in 1959, the Town is comprised of approximately 670 homes surrounding Columbine Country Club. The Town staff is small, but very effective, dedicated to providing high-quality service and deliverables to a population of just over 1,500 people.

Job Description:

To operate snow removal equipment and perform general labor involving snow removal on roads, ramps, parking lots, sidewalks, and around buildings.

This is a seasonal “as needed/on-call” position. This means as weather events (snowstorms) are identified, “on-call” workers will be contacted for snow removal shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate snowplows, snow brooms, snow blower, and small tractors.
• Operate walk-behind snow thrower and ice melter equipment.
• Use hand tools to clear snow and ice.
• Provide aid and guidance to the public.

Additional Responsibilities

• Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.
• Maintains a working knowledge with the OSHA Regulations and associated safety procedures and remains alert to conditions, hazards and events occurring at the jobsite. Always utilizes the best industry safety practices.
• Report any job-related problems, accidents and/or injuries.
• Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports all accidents and damage to Town property.
• Knows and complies with all city and department policies and Town values; participates in professional trainings and development; and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies.
• Assist crew with maintenance functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Competencies

· Effective Communicator – Able to clearly describe program goals and objectives. Able to assess a situation and adjust their style to meet the needs of the specific situation or audience.

· Relationship builder – Is confident and professional in working with others. Recognizes the importance of collaboration and can build lasting relationships and connections with other city employees and community members. Works to grow and continually foster a high-trust, high-teamwork environment. Can receive candid performance feedback and participate in open

· dialogue with supervisor and peers regarding team dynamics and work plan progress.

· Customer Service - Compassionate and empathetic. Ability to gracefully set boundaries. Is patient with people and processes and models professional maturity in dealing with all people. Is socially perceptive, modeling consideration and tact while maintaining focus on tasks at hand.

· Organized - Has attention to detail and can map out processes, meet deadlines and effectively track progress. Is dependable and reliable.

· Adaptable – Able to navigate changing priorities and evolving approaches. Links short-term planning with (strategic) task-oriented thinking to anticipate future consequences of current tactics.

• Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to work in and around moving traffic and equipment; in areas of limited access; and confined spaces requiring standing, walking, bending, and kneeling to locate, inspect, and maintain wastewater and storm water systems.
• Ability for upper body strength to lift and carry equipment and supplies as needed. May need to lift up to 50 pounds intermittently.
• Ability to use all required safety equipment.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public in difficult situations.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records.
• Ability to obtained and maintain Driver’s License in good standing as part of job function.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history and motor vehicle record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in heavy construction.
• Previous snow removal and street maintenance experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a satisfactory driving record.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Public Works Manager

Supervision Exercised: None

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is “on-call”. The Public Works manager will reach out to these employees ahead of an anticipated snow storm to discuss work schedule.

This position may expect up to 2-7 snow storms each winter, with the work shifts between 2-12 hours depending on the amount of snow.

Physical Demands: Ability to work in and around moving traffic and equipment; in areas of limited access; and confined spaces requiring standing, walking, bending, and kneeling.

Requires upper body strength to lift and carry equipment and supplies as needed.

Work Environment: Works year-round in an outdoor environment and at times in adverse weather conditions, such as rain, wind, heat, cold, and snow.

Works in an industrial setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises. May experience stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.

Machines and equipment used include but are not limited to the following: Single axel vehicles with snowplow attachment, salt spreader, snow thrower and shovels.

The Town of Columbine Valley is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination does not occur against an employee or application on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation, disability or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25