Job description
Operates equipment to include: large front-end loaders, backhoes, pneumatic and steel wheel rollers, low boy and other similar equipment.
Operates equipment for digging and opening ditches, grading shoulders and slopes, and other rough grading.
Operates equipment in clearing of right-of-way, trenching, filling and back filling.
Operates equipment to remove and replace culverts and small bridges, assuring proper drainage is maintained by utilizing eye level or transit and grade rod.
Removes contaminated material from ditches to assure proper flow.
Loads and places sand, earth, rock, asphalt, and other road construction and maintenance materials.
Performs minor repairs and conducts routine maintenance service to assigned equipment.
Familiar with the safe use of a variety of hand tools used in the construction of maintenance of county roads and bridges.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED :
Front End Loader Backhoes Forklift
High School diploma or GED; and,
One to three years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Commercial Driver's License Class B.
Flagger's Certificate.
Principles and practices of functions and operating methods of a variety of construction and related equipment utilized in work such as excavating, loading, digging, and rolling.
All applicable safety rules and regulations for operation and transportation of heavy construction equipment.
Safe use of a variety of hand tools used in the construction/maintenance of roads.
Principles and practices of construction and maintenance of roads.
Skill in:
Operation, maintenance, and performance of routine repairs of assigned equipment.
Ability to:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to operate all assigned equipment with limited supervision.
Ability to safely operate all assigned equipment.
Ability to assist emergency mechanical and fabrication repairs.
Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Statement
La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.
La Plata County is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. La Plata County takes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaignbadge was authorized.
Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:
Director of Human Resources
1101 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
Tel: (970)382-6361
Fax: (970)375-7985
Email: HR@co.laplata.co.us
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