Equipment Operator (Seasonal)

About the role

Join a team that keeps El Paso County’s roads safe, clear, and moving. As a Seasonal Equipment Operator, you’ll work hands-on in the field, helping maintain and improve the County’s roadways, bridges, and drainage systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, rollers, and trucks, and use hand tools to perform essential maintenance and construction tasks.
• From patching asphalt and clearing debris to trimming vegetation and assisting with snow removal, every day offers variety and the chance to make a visible impact.
• Help keep roadways safe during weather events and emergencies, a vital part of serving your community.

Requirements

• Dependable, safety-minded individuals who take pride in their work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, following safety procedures, and working both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic equipment operation experience is helpful, but a strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn are what matters most.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of road and bridge construction, maintenance techniques, and procedures.
• Must observe and follow safety procedures and precautions.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment based upon area of assignment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with County staff and the public.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently with instruction and in a team environment.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Skills

None specifically listed in the job posting.

Benefits

No specific benefits mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

$21.295 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 6:30 am - 5:00 pm, subject to change and on-call as needed.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pass conditional post offer background investigation.
• Pass motor vehicle check.
• Pass drug screen.
• Pass physical examination.

Work Conditions

• Duties are performed outdoors and require lifting, bending, and climbing, at times in hazardous situations, such as operating construction vehicles in adverse weather and close proximity to moving vehicles and traffic.
• Works with potentially dangerous equipment and tools; may work with hazardous materials, including fuels, paints, asphalts, herbicides, and pesticides.
• Must be able to safely lift 40 pounds from the waist to the shoulders, lift 30 pounds from the floor to the head, push 80 pounds, and pull 100 pounds horizontally.
• Subject to emergency off-hours call-out.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.