Job Information
El Paso County Equipment Operator I in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Department: Department of Public Works Division: Highway Closing Date: 8/25/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Please be advised this position may close on or after 08/11/2024 without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
Summary: Operates a variety of equipment and tools to perform maintenance and repair functions, construction, installations, or other work under direct supervision for an assigned Department of Public Works, Highway Division Operational Team. Performs snow removal operations. This position is part of the Equipment Operator career progression series, which includes Equipment Operator I, Equipment Operator II, and Equipment Operator III. An employee is eligible to advance to the next position within the series when the employee has met the criteria for advancement as notated within the job description and has received a recommendation from the Hiring Authority.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
-Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction duties under direct supervision. Work may be for various crews, including asphalt, general maintenance, truck string, drainage, reclamation/stabilization, blades, signals, and traffic and signs. -Performs manual labor using various tools, materials, and equipment. Performs snow removal operations. -Loads and unloads equipment and materials. -Prepares, maintains, and cleans equipment and job sites for various projects. -Safely operates various types of construction and maintenance vehicles in compliance with laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures. -Maintains complete and accurate records of all work performed, including tasks performed and materials used. -Sets up and maintains compliant construction work zones. -Provides work zone traffic control, including flagging duties. Ensures safety procedures are followed. -Responds to on-call after-hours emergencies, such as snow removal, flood repair, tornado clean-up, or other natural disaster or safety needs for the motoring public. -Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-Basic knowledge of highway, construction, maintenance, and repair techniques and procedures preferred. -Ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment based upon area of assignment. Must observe and follow safety procedures and precautions. -Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. -Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. -Ability to work independently with instruction and in a team environment. -Must communicate and work effectively with County staff and the public. Ability to provide excellent customer service. Ability to read and interpret the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). -Ability to complete Individualized Development Plan (IDP) based on area of assignment. -Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Work Conditions:
Duties are performed outdoors and requires 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. Subject to drug and alcohol testing.
