What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Grader III - New Raymer position at Weld County, CO?
Compensation Range
$27.37 - $34.67
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Job Description Summary
Operate construction equipment for routine maintenance and reconstruction tasks on county gravel roads in the New Raymer area. This position will report directly to New Raymer.
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Job Description
- Position Open Until FilledField Work - 80%
- Must be proficient in the operation of a motor grader and have a good working knowledge of a wide variety of heavy equipment used in gravel road maintenance and snow removal.
- Operate heavy and light construction or road maintenance equipment.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of gravel road maintenance procedures.
- 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.
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.
- Must be able to organize and schedule own work.
- 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.
- Incumbent may have some lead worker responsibilities, including written reporting/recording data as required.
- Assist with snow and other inclement weather operations.
Required for All Jobs- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
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Required Qualifications
- Experience Qualifications
- 2 years Heavy or light equipment operation including motor grader experience.Preferred Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Experience- Advanced level of Gravel Road maintenance.
Skills and Abilities- 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.
- Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Write simple correspondence.
- Effectively present information in one-on-one situations with the public, subordinates, and supervisors.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to 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.
Licenses and Certifications- Valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement required or ability to acquire license within a specified time frame agreed upon hire. Required
- Candidate must pass a background check prior to employment start date. Required
- Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date. Required
- This position will participate in random substance use screening. Required
This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.
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Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $27 - $35
