Equipment Operator I/CDL Driver

About the role

The Equipment Operator I/CDL Driver performs unskilled and semi-skilled duties in the operation of vehicles and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads and right-of-ways. The position requires operating light and medium equipment, such as weed trimmer, chain saw, demolition saw, mower, skid steer, small compaction roller, patch truck, sweeper, crack seal/fill machine, front end loader, backhoe, single-axle and tandem-axle trucks.

Responsibilities

• Perform road maintenance operations, including milling asphalt, repaving roads, filling potholes, applying crack-seal, repairing concrete, street sweeping, maintaining gutters and drainage, gravel road maintenance, and snow removal from county-maintained roadways.
• Ensure roads are clear during snow events by performing snowplow and sweeping operations.
• Safely operate and drive equipment or vehicles while performing construction, maintenance, and other work.
• Perform equipment and vehicle pre/post-trip inspections as defined by federal guidelines and inspect other items affecting safe operations.
• Perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance, as necessary.
• Inspect and prepare all equipment for use by performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on trucks and equipment, including fueling, cleaning, lubricating, and changing tires.
• Plan and request maintenance service and repair for specific equipment.
• Prepare equipment for specific uses by making necessary modifications.
• Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and report to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one-year work-related experience in the operation of equipment and/or vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
• Must be at least 18 years old by hire date.
• Valid Driver’s License for 2 consecutive years prior to hire date. If from out of state, must obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid Class B or A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake restriction removed as well as a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card at the time of hire.
• May be required to obtain Tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
• May be required to obtain a Class A CDL or a Hazmat endorsement.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and report to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.

Qualifications

• Experience with road construction or maintenance.
• Experience with asphalt operations.
• Experience with public works.

Skills

• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

Benefits

• Standard Benefits including dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Mountain Shops Pay Differential: An additional $2.50/hour pay differential applies to remote work locations at our Mountain Shops, including Shaffers, Critchell, Evergreen, Lookout Mountain, Indian Hills, and Coal Creek.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40