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Weld County Government Public Works Equipment Operator (Grader III) - Dacono in Dacono, Colorado
Description Weld County Public Works is searching for an Equipment Operator (Grader III) to work out of Dacono. This position will operate construction equipment for routine maintenance and reconstruction tasks on county gravel roads in Dacono.
This position will operate out of Dacono.
$23.15 - $29.29 per hour plus benefits (see benefits tab on the job posting).
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 that Weld County Government has available should you earn the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)
Operate heavy and light construction or road maintenance equipment.
Incumbent may have some lead worker responsibilities, including written reporting/recording data as required.
Advanced level of Gravel Road maintenance.
This position must be proficient in the operation of a motor grader and have a good working knowledge of a wide variety of heavy equipment used in gravel road maintenance.
Must have a thorough knowledge of gravel road maintenance procedures.
Must be able to perform work without direction or immediate supervision and follow detailed instruction to aid in the efficient and effective completion of the project or assigned task.
Must be available to respond to and work extraordinary hours during emergency events.
Must perform work in a courteous and safe manner.
When contact with the public is required, the employee must maintain a courteous, helpful attitude.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or GED/equivalent preferred.
EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE:
Requires two years of heavy or light equipment operation including motor grader experience.
Must be proficient as determined by the department in the operation of a motor grader and have a good working knowledge of a wide variety of heavy equipment.
Must have a thorough knowledge of gravel road maintenance procedures.
Must be able to perform work without direction or immediate supervision to aid in the efficient and effective completion of the project or assigned task.
Must be available to respond to and work extraordinary hours during emergency events.
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally through radio communications.
Valid Colorado Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement required.
Position reports directly to Dacono.
Other Necessary Requirements LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations with the public, subordinates, and supervisors.
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally through radio communications.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide