Wastewater Treatment Operator Intern

Description

Supervises and participates in a variety of highway maintenance, repair and construction functions performed by assigned personnel in the Road & Bridge Division of the Public Works and Development Department.

Duties

• Maintains supervisory responsibility for the maintenance, repair and construction of County roads and right-of-ways;
• Inspects roads within assigned area to ensure adequate surface conditions and to determine deficiencies and maintenance needs;
• Provides input into annual work plan for county roads;
• Aids in establishing maintenance priorities and schedules as required to maintain roads on a daily and seasonal basis.

Accepts Responsibility

• Assists in emergency response activities during coordination of emergency response efforts and deployment of resources for the mitigation of threats, man made or natural, to the road network system;
• Remains on-call during non-working hours to receive reports of road hazards and snow removal on a scheduled basis;
• Works winter storm duty and other emergency conditions at all hours of the day or night;
• Operates trucks and/or heavy equipment during emergency or manpower shortage situations to accomplish tasks;
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports and records relating to work activities and accomplishments, materials and equipment usage;
• Maintains timesheet records on assigned personnel.

Other Duties

• Performs calculations of asphalt or other material needs and orders necessary materials under the direction of Road Superintendent - West;
• Works on scheduling with Road Superintendent - West;
• Assists in the planning, directing and coordinating of activities, personnel and equipment resources available for road maintenance and/or snow removal;
• Assists in determining work methods and procedures required to maintain roads;
• Plans and arranges for the production and delivery of construction and repair materials to work sites;
• Assists in determining the assignment of personnel to accomplish work;
• Supervises and reviews work to ensure adequacy and completion.

Completes Performance Appraisals

• Completes performance appraisals on assigned staff and provides input into hiring process.

Requirements

• Knowledge of road construction, design, material, repair and maintenance procedures and techniques;
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and practices;
• Ability to read and interpret maps, engineering drawings and blueprints relative to road and bridge construction, maintenance and repair;
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor as required;
• Ability to coordinate and supervise personnel and equipment physically spread over a large geographical area;
• Ability to perform functions of the Maintenance Management Program (MMP) and the Pavement Management Inventory Systems;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with contractors, supervisors, other employees and the general public;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates and other employees;
• Basic computer skills, survey skills and engineering techniques.

Education

• High school graduate or GED equivalent with two (2) years training or technical school in the principles of engineering;
• Five (5) years experience with heavy highway equipment, construction and maintenance.

Experience

• Has met basic requirement of a Heavy Equipment Operator.

Supplemental Information

Must pass background and driver's license checks. Requires successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen and strength test. Possession of a Colorado CDL Class "B" license is also required.

Schedule: M-F 7-3:30 Oct-Apr; M-TH 6-4:30 Apr-Oct

Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities. In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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As a Regular Full-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life and Supplemental Life Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Mandatory Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Plan Pre-paid Legal Services Vacation and Sick Leaves Holiday pay Training and Educational Reimbursement Opportunities