Compensation Range
23.14 - $29.31
Job Description Summary
Public Works Seasonal CDL Equipment Operator I - $23.14 - $29.31
Public Works Seasonal CDL Equipment Operator II - $25.54 - $32.36
Seasonal position (temporary employment approximately 9-10 months) that will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of trucks, tools in construction and repair activities, and will be required to perform a certain amount of manual labor. Health insurance benefits available for seasonal positions. Opportunities for fulltime, regular positions available.
Job Description
Field Work - 80%
- Must have basic knowledge of road construction / maintenance procedures, perform work with little direction 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 follow instructions from senior employees.
- Must be able to effectively communicate verbally through radio.
- When contact with the public is required, the employee must maintain a courteous helpful attitude.
- Assist in moving equipment. Manual labor duties may be required.
Administrative - 10%
Must have basic computer skills and the ability to report / record data as per departmental requirements.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.Other Duties as Assigned - 10%
Assist with snow desk, emergency operation responsibilities, and work extraordinary hours in such cases, including night-time hours, weekend and / or holidays.Additional overtime duties may be required.Assist Supervisor, foreman, and co-workers with assignments and tasks requiring independent and individual contribution.Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification.Percentages of time in the above job duty categories may fluctuate.Required Qualifications
Required Education
High School Diploma / GED preferred andExperience Qualifications
1 year of experience and working knowledge of heavy equipment and medium sized equipment necessary for maintenance and construction activities used in servicing county roads and bridges located throughout the county, including towns, remote areas and school zones.Preferred Experience
Pavement Management Division : Working knowledge of asphalt, paving, milling, patching, crack seal and chip seal preferred.Road & Bridge Construction : Working knowledge of culvert maintenance, road construction activities, cattle guard installation or repairs and barrow ditch maintenance, tree maintenance and bridge maintenance preferred.Materials (Trucking / Mining) Division : Working experience with tandem axle dump truck, truck tractor with belly bump trailer, wheel loader, and / or dozer and aggregate crushing plant preferred.Gravel Roads Management : Tanker endorsement and experience hauling liquids preferred.Maintenance Support Division : Signing, painting, striping and ability to work independently preferred.Skills and Abilities
Must effectively present information in one-on-one situation with the public, subordinates, and supervisors.Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply / divide with 10's and 100's. 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 and make appropriate day to day decisions without supervisory guidance to perform assigned tasks.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.Candidate must pass background check prior to employment start date.Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date.This position will participate in random substance use screening.Licenses and Certifications
Valid Colorado Class A or B license (Tanker preferred) with Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification. Required.This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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 : $26 - $32
