Job Information
Weld County Government Public Works - Flagger/Laborer - Seasonal in Greeley, Colorado
Compensation Range
$20.35 - $25.78
Job Description Summary Seasonal position (temporary employment approximately 9-10 months) that will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and construction work servicing Weld County roads and bridges. Health insurance benefits available for seasonal positions. Opportunities to obtain Commercial Motor Vehicle License while employed. This position is non-exempt from the
minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following job duties are established to outline the basic duties and responsibilities of the above captioned position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Field Work (80%)
Act as a flag person for construction activities on various Weld County roads during the summer work season. Must perform work in a courteous and safe manner. Must be able to follow instructions from senior employees. Must be able to effectively communicate verbally through radio. When contact with the public is required, the employee must maintain a courteous helpful attitude. Assist in moving equipment. Manual labor duties may be required. Administrative (10%)
Must have basic computer skills and the ability to report/record data as per departmental requirements. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public. Other Duties as Assigned (10%)
Assist with snow desk, emergency operation responsibilities, and work extraordinary hours in such cases, including night-time hours, weekend and/or holidays. Additional overtime duties may be required. Assist Supervisor, foreman, and co-workers with assignments and tasks requiring independent and individual contribution. Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification. Percentages of time in the above job duty categories may fluctuate.
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Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED AND 18 years of age or older. Must effectively present information in one-on-one situation with the public, subordinates, and supervisors. Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10's and 100's. Perform these operations using units of money, weight, measurement, volume and distance. Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and make appropriate day to day decisions without supervisory guidance to perform assigned tasks. Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. Candidate must pass background check prior to employment start date. Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date. This position will participate in random substance use screening. Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in flagging and construction activities. Certifications/Licenses Required:
Applicants offered positions must obtain a Colorado State Flagger Certification prior to being hired. Must possess a valid, regular Colorado driver's license by the employment start date and maintain a valid license for the duration of employment. This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.
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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
