What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator/Seasonal position at Town of Windsor (CO)?
Hiring Range: This position's base/starting wage is $21.52 per hour, which increases based on years of service/experience.
Work Schedule: Generally, work 40 hours per week – typically 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday, schedule may vary dependent on the needs of the town.
NATURE OF WORK
The Seasonal Equipment Operator will work with a team of other Public Works employees. Individuals in this position perform semi-skilled tasks including but not limited to, routine tasks to clean, repair and maintain the town’s infrastructure including streets and roads, roadsides, rights of ways, bridges, medians, sidewalks/curb & gutters, open spaces, easements, storm drainage systems, water & wastewater facilities, facility grounds, and other areas within the Town of Windsor.
This temporary employment may be scheduled through the year on a full-time basis depending on the needs of the town, but will not exceed six months in length (or 1,040 hours, whichever comes first). Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Individuals work under the direct supervision of the Streets Lead to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The individual in the Seasonal Equipment Operator role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles, and requirements as determined by the town, Department, and Division, and pursuant to laws, regulations, and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:
OTHER DUTIES
Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
EQUIPMENT and MATERIALS USED
Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:
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.
The physical activities of this position include but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
The physical requirements of this position are considered Heavy Work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform the following activities: viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small defects, parts, and/or operation of machines; operation of machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; operation of motor vehicles or heavy equipment; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
The employee may be subject to the following environmental conditions: inside, such as an office setting; outside, with little to no effective protection from weather; extreme cold, typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour; extreme heat, temperatures typically above 100 degrees of periods of more than one hour; noise and vibration.
The employee is subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or the skin and is subject to oils.
The employee frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia; the employee is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
The employee may be exposed to infectious diseases.
This position is considered safety sensitive because the individual must operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties.
This position is part of the town's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Program.
Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Work Schedule: Generally, work 40 hours per week – typically 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday, schedule may vary dependent on the needs of the town.
NATURE OF WORK
The Seasonal Equipment Operator will work with a team of other Public Works employees. Individuals in this position perform semi-skilled tasks including but not limited to, routine tasks to clean, repair and maintain the town’s infrastructure including streets and roads, roadsides, rights of ways, bridges, medians, sidewalks/curb & gutters, open spaces, easements, storm drainage systems, water & wastewater facilities, facility grounds, and other areas within the Town of Windsor.
This temporary employment may be scheduled through the year on a full-time basis depending on the needs of the town, but will not exceed six months in length (or 1,040 hours, whichever comes first). Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Individuals work under the direct supervision of the Streets Lead to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The individual in the Seasonal Equipment Operator role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles, and requirements as determined by the town, Department, and Division, and pursuant to laws, regulations, and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:
- Perform maintenance including but not limited to mowing town properties such as streets and roads, roadsides, rights of ways, water & wastewater facilities, storm drainage facilities including detention & retention ponds, open spaces, easements, and other public areas relating to the Town of Windsor.
- Safely drive and operate equipment used in the daily activities of the Equipment Operator, such as light, medium, and heavy-duty tractors and attachments, including dump trucks, pickup trucks, and trailers.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment as necessary.
- Performs regular street sweeping tasks on a daily basis.
- Performs pre-and post-trip inspections, preventative maintenance checks, and minor repairs on division equipment and other town vehicles to ensure they operate properly.
- Assists with pavement patching of damaged streets and roads in areas described as deficiencies in the pavement, such as moderate to severe potholes, rutting, extensive settling and cracking, along with water break areas; by spreading hot and cold asphalt and doing handwork with hot and cold asphalt.
- Performs miscellaneous maintenance duties such as driving trucks to haul dirt, gravel, and rock; loading and unloading trucks, and picking up trash and debris in the roads and rights of ways.
- Assists with painting/pavement markings layout, installing, repairing, and removing traffic and pedestrian lane markings such as stop bars, crosswalks, only, turn arrows, bike lane & handicap symbols, parking lot stalls, and line markings, etc.
- Assists with installing and removing traffic control devices prior to performing road construction work, special events, and emergencies, by using the appropriate traffic control devices and flagging operations when needed.
- Assists with a variety of tasks involved in noxious weed control, which may include the use of spraying herbicides and operating mowing and weed-eating equipment.
- Cleans equipment and Public Works shops and yard areas as necessary.
- Inputs daily work data into a computer and maintains records of work performed.
- Perform work in a courteous and safe manner and maintain working relationships with co-workers.
- Effectively communicates with the public and maintains a courteous and helpful attitude.
- Work in a team environment as part of the Streets Division.
- Perform and foster an environment of safe work practices and report safety issues promptly to the direct supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
OTHER DUTIES
Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:
- The Equipment Operator position participates in the Shared Fleet Vehicle Program, which requires an annual motor vehicle record check.
- May be involved in special projects that are directly or indirectly related to essential job functions.
- Maintain current knowledge of accepted street maintenance and equipment operation procedures.
- Continues educational and certification requirements in order to remain abreast of current methods and procedures.
- Assisting other departments as necessary.
- May participate in town employee committees, projects, or assignments as required.
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age by the first date of employment
- Two (2) years of experience in a related field such as equipment operation, trucking driving, and agriculture, particularly with using tractors and their attachments, as these fields pertain to streets & stormwater maintenance work.
- Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that shows the candidate possesses the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
- Must have and maintain a valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License that meets the Town of Windsor’s standards
- Must possess and maintain a Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate
- CPR/1stAid certification within thirty (30) days of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Basic knowledge of and experience working with a variety of road construction equipment and materials.
- Ability to read and write is essential.
- Ability to use basic math skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to perform work in a courteous and safe manner, along with maintaining working relationships with all town employees.
- Possess basic computer skills, including good knowledge of, and experience using Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of safe driving principles and an ability to detect hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Knowledge of general vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
- Ability to receive, understand and take positive and appropriate action from information/instructions verbally and/or in writing.
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment and/or vehicles.
- Ability to follow and enforce town safety regulations.
- Ability to remain flexible in dealing with changes.
- Ability to remain tactful, helpful, and friendly in dealing with the public and other employees.
- Ability to document work clearly and thoroughly.
- Ability to learn operational procedures and consistently work within the operational structure.
- Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine circumstances, and in critical situations; make proper notifications to Streets Lead.
- Must have the ability to be reached in emergencies, such as through a cell phone.
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally through a variety of communications, including radio.
- Must possess a combination of technical, analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills, as well as professionalism.
- Ability to solve problems and work under pressure.
- Ability to successfully pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated physical examination as required, and the controlled substance/alcohol tests on a random basis.
EQUIPMENT and MATERIALS USED
Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:
- Equipment: Position requires the use of various equipment including pickups, trailers, single & tandem dump trucks, snow plow trucks, streets sweepers, road sweepers, vac trucks & trailers, toolkits & attachments, skid steers, rollers, tampers, plate compactors, saws, weed eaters, hand blowers, paint striper, pumps, compressors, sanders, common hand and power tools, shovels, rakes, brooms, and wrenches. Inspection and testing equipment such as locators, manhole hooks, hand tools, and ladders. Specialized equipment including asphalt patcher, concrete mixer, post-hole pounder, air tools, welding & torch equipment, and other specialized light-duty power equipment. Operate staff vehicles, refueling stations, electric car charging stations, fluid dispensing systems, wash facility & equipment, two-way radios, computers/tablets/other digital equipment, calculators, copiers, printers, fax machines, and telephones.
- Materials:Position requires the use of weed chemicals like herbicides, pesticides, fuels, oils, lubricants, adhesives, degreasers, grease, refrigerants, antifreeze, and cleaning supplies. Paints, sealers, lacquers/thinners/solvents, epoxy’s, concrete/cement, dirt/backfill, sand, road base, gravel, hot & cold patch asphalt, chemical hardeners, concrete sealers, and other materials as needed.
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.
The physical activities of this position include but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
The physical requirements of this position are considered Heavy Work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform the following activities: viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small defects, parts, and/or operation of machines; operation of machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; operation of motor vehicles or heavy equipment; and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
The employee may be subject to the following environmental conditions: inside, such as an office setting; outside, with little to no effective protection from weather; extreme cold, typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour; extreme heat, temperatures typically above 100 degrees of periods of more than one hour; noise and vibration.
The employee is subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, and exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or the skin and is subject to oils.
The employee frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia; the employee is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
The employee may be exposed to infectious diseases.
This position is considered safety sensitive because the individual must operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties.
This position is part of the town's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Program.
Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Salary : $22 - $25
