EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - #1408417

$24.06 - $30.08

Performs work involving operating complex construction and right-of-way

equipment. Repairs and maintains roads, rights-of-way; performs traffic

control duties; performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment.

(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions

of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may

be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or

essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be

performed by all incumbents.)

Employee is subject to federal Department of Transportation Commercial Drivers

Drug/Alcohol Testing and Mesa County Drug/Alcohol testing policies.

Operates complex construction and maintenance equipment such as dump truck,

front end loader, water truck, single axle and tandem axle truck,

compactor, snow plow, chipper, sanders, spreaders, sealers, motor

grader, mower tractor, dozer and backhoe in order to perform maintenance activi

Assists with traffic control at road construction sites by directing traffic

and assisting other equipment operators in maneuvering equipment.

Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as checking oil and fluid

levels, checking tire pressure, and checking belts.

Demolishes concrete and asphalt with available equipment as directed. Makes

repairs using available materials as assigned. Work may involve excavation,

backfill, tying rebar, setting forms, setting grades, pouring and

finishing concrete, placing hot or cold mix asphalt, and other related

duties as directed. Ability and knowledge to fill portable propane tanks from

propane filling station.

Performs road, field and right-of-way repair and maintenance duties as

directed.

Operates mower tractors and other right-of-way maintenance equipment in order

to mow and edge grass and trim trees and shrubbery.

Removes old pipe and excavates for new pipes using backhoe and skid steer

loader; transports pipe and equipment to job site; sets new pipe in

place, levels and ensures correct elevations of pipe using transit;

occasionally locates backfill material, loads it, and hauls it to job site

using various equipment; backfills excavations, removes excess backfill

material. Frequently required to be on 24 Hour call out status.

Clears plugged culverts and storm drains using jet rodder, and other

equipment.

Employee is subject to Emergency call out with 60 minute response time to

emergency conditions of county roads.

Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of related experience.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the

Licenses And Certifications

knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Class A or B Colorado Commercial Driver's License -- Tanker Endorsement

(endorsement can be obtained after hire)

State Flagger Certification (can be attained after hire)

Brake Certification (can be attained after hire)

Physical Requirements And Working Environment

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending,

twisting, and lifting up to 100 pounds.

The employee is frequently exposed to dirt, smoke, fumes, extreme heat

and cold for long duration, outside atmospheric conditions, traffic

noise, and dust for sustained periods of time. Occasional exposure to

mud/rock/snow/slide conditions and flash flooding.

The employee is frequently exposed to possible bodily injury from moving

mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.

The employee is occasionally exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical

shock, falling from high places, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

While performing the essential functions of this job, shaking objects or

surfaces; conditions such as fumes noxious odors, mists, gases, and

poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system eyes, or the skin.

The employee is frequently exposed to loud noise, high speed and high volume

road conditions and other traffic hazards.

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be

used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee

Working In This Position

A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.