Job description
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Jefferson County Government, CO
Close Date: 09/14/22
Category: Maintenance & Trades
Construction
Purpose
Are you seeking more than a paycheck?
Do you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At Jeffco, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude. Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!
If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.
Operator III is the lead specialist level classification in the Equipment Operator series.
The Operator III performs skilled duties and demonstrates proficient operation of heavy equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads and right-of-ways. Operates medium and heavy equipment, such as skid steer, asphalt paver, roto mill, motor grader, backhoe, front end loader, tandem-axel trucks, tractor-trailer or truck and trailer combination. Duties vary by district and may include operation of equipment in the preparation of final asphalt overlay, hauling materials, and assisting in graveling roads, shoveling, raking, sweeping, traffic control, and snow and ice control. Assist with manual labor for asphalt roads, gravel roads, and culvert maintenance, repair and construction. Act as a lead worker/operator for small field crews when assigned.
Target Hiring Rate: $23.83 USD Hourly
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.
Benefits include dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. Click Here for our Total Rewards summary.
Benefits of Working at Jeffco Road & Bridge:
- Paid CDL Training
- PPE including Winter Coat, Insulated Bibs & Other Clothing, Hard Hat, Vests, Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Ear Protection
- Reimbursements for Safety Toe Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
- Snow Removal Training
- Well Maintained Late Model Equipment & Trucks
- Promotion Opportunities
- 11 Paid Holidays (88 hours) Per Year
- Up to 160 hours Paid Time Off Per Year
- See more details on our Employment Benefits website.
Essential Duties:
Perform road maintenance operations including storm pipe construction, milling asphalt, repaving roads, filling potholes, applying crack-seal, repairing concrete, street sweeping, maintaining gutters and drainage, gravel road maintenance, and removal of snow from county-maintained roadways.
Safely operate and/or drive heavy equipment including, but not limited to asphalt milling machines, pavers, asphalt rollers, front end loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoes, motor graders, single and tandem axle dump trucks, and crack seal machines while performing construction, maintenance, and other work. Determine the most efficient equipment to utilize to meet project objectives.
Ensure roads are clear during snow events performing snow and ice control and sweeping operations.
Operate a water truck, plow truck, and other specialized heavy equipment in preparation of construction and maintenance operations.
Perform equipment and vehicle pre/post-trip inspections as defined by federal guidelines, and inspect other items affecting safe operations. Perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance, as necessary.
Inspect and prepare all equipment for use by performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on trucks and equipment, including fueling, lubricating, cleaning, and changing tires. Plan and request maintenance service and repair for specific equipment. Prepare equipment for specific uses by making necessary modifications.
Report incidents, accidents, traffic violations, damage to equipment, vehicles, and utilities.
Must adhere to all relative policies and procedures.
Ensure the various components of the Road & Bridge Safety Management Program are adhered to including the proper use of PPE. Ensure a safe environment consistent with regulatory and organizational requirements and needs.
Perform other duties, including flagging and setting up traffic control devices to ensure work zone requirements are met.
Keep time, activity, mileage records, and logs.
Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and report to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.
Perform other duties as assigned at varying locations.
Qualifications:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimal Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
A minimum of three-year work-related experience in the operation of equipment and/or vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
Must be at least 18 years old by hire date.
Valid Driver’s License for 2 consecutive years prior to hire date. If from out of state, must obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
Must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement and Air Brake restriction removed as well as a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card within 12 months of hire. Employment is contingent on meeting all applicable CDL, DOT, and FMCSA requirements.
May be required to obtain Flagger, Traffic Control Supervisor, Stormwater Management, and/or Erosion Control certifications. May be required to obtain a Hazmat endorsement.
Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and report to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with road construction or maintenance
Experience with asphalt operations
Experience with public works
Experience reading grade stakes and shooting grades
Please read the following to the fullest extent.
Offer of employment is contingent on passing a criminal history, MVR check, background check, and physical exam.
To be considered, you must not have any major violations, nor DUI, DWI, DWAI in the past three years.
Must provide a valid Commercial Driver's License and DOT medical card, and current copy of your full CDLIS Motor Vehicle Record at the time of interview, if you currently hold a CDL.
Jefferson County adheres to pre- and post-employment drug testing regulations for positions requiring a CDL. In following Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Jefferson County is required to contact previous employers to obtain information on past alcohol and drug testing.
** Please Note: Due to CDL guidelines, we review work experience within the last ten years. Please make sure that you document your past and current job-related experience. If your application does not include work experience from the last ten years, your application may be disqualified or delay the process. **
Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
Recruitment Process: You are able to see your status and any communication when you log into your candidate portal. Listed below are the steps in our recruiting process:
Once the job bulletin has closed, the Talent Acquisition Team evaluates all applications based on the minimum requirements listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin.
Next, the Talent Acquisition Team reviews applications for the preferred skills. While these skills are not a requirement for the position, they will contribute to the success of the new hire in this role. These skills are scored and the highest scoring applicants will be forwarded to the next step.
The next step includes the hiring team reviewing applications and deciding who to contact for a phone screen/interview. The number of applications forwarded for Manager Review depends on the hiring teams request and can range from 10 applications to everyone who meets minimum requirements; not everyone who makes it to Manager Review is guaranteed an interview.
If the hiring team wishes to speak with you further, they will reach out to you via phone call or email using the contact information listed on your application. You may receive emails asking you to complete a task within your candidate portal and it is important that you are receiving our emails as we do not want you to miss out on an opportunity.
The time frame for contacting applicants depends on the hiring team's schedule/workload and how many applications were referred for manager review. Please note that Jefferson County receives on average over 100 applications per job bulletin.
Thank you for your patience and for your interest in Jefferson County Government! We wish you success through this process. Do not forget to sign up for Job Interest Alerts through your candidate portal to receive email alerts for future positions you are interested in.
GED, High School Diploma:
Work Experience: Minimum three years
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