Mesa County

Government

EQUIPMENTOPERATOR

$0–0k Grand Junction, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“EQUIPMENT OPERATOR at Mesa County. Skills: Equipment operation, Road maintenance, Right-of-way maintenance. Operate complex construction equipment. Operate right-of-way equipment”

Industry & Context.

Government
Eligibility Requirements

Subject to DOT Drug/Alcohol Testing, Subject to Mesa County Drug/Alcohol Testing, 24 Hour call out status, Emergency call out, 60 minute response time, Standing, Stooping, Sitting, Bending, Twisting, Lifting up to 100 pounds, Exposure to dirt, Exposure to smoke, Exposure to fumes, Exposure to extreme heat, Exposure to extreme cold, Exposure to outside atmospheric conditions, Exposure to traffic noise, Exposure to dust, Exposure to mud, Exposure to rock, Exposure to snow, Exposure to slide conditions, Exposure to flash flooding, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to electrical shock, Exposure to falling from high places, Exposure to toxic chemicals, Exposure to caustic chemicals, Exposure to noxious odors, Exposure to mists, Exposure to gases, Exposure to poor ventilation, Exposure to loud noise, Exposure to high speed road conditions, Exposure to high volume road conditions, Exposure to traffic hazards

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalent, Two (2) years of related experience, Class “A” or “B” Colorado Commercial Driver's License, Tanker Endorsement, State Flagger Certification, Brake Certification

Nice to Have

Tanker endorsement can be obtained after hire, State Flagger Certification can be attained after hire, Brake Certification can be attained after hire

What You'll Do.

Operate complex construction equipment

Operate right-of-way equipment

Maintain rights-of-way

Perform traffic control

Perform minor equipment repairs

Perform minor equipment maintenance

Assist with traffic control

Assist other equipment operators

Perform routine maintenance on equipment

Check oil and fluid levels

Perform road repair duties

Perform field repair duties

Perform right-of-way repair duties

Operate mower tractors

Operate right-of-way maintenance equipment

Excavate for new pipes

Ensure correct pipe elevations

Locate backfill material

Load backfill material

Haul backfill material

Remove excess backfill material

Clear plugged culverts

Clear plugged storm drains

Perform other related duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Assisting other equipment operators

Communication Scope

Oral communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

$24.06 - $27.07 _____________________________________________________________ Performs work involving operating complex construction and right-of-way equipment. Repairs and maintains roads, rights-of-way; performs traffic control duties; performs minor repairs and maintenance on equipment. Employee is subject to federal Department of Transportation Commercial Drivers Drug/Alcohol Testing and Mesa County Drug/Alcohol testing policies. Operates complex construction and maintenance equipment such as dump truck, front end loader, water truck, single axle and tandem axle truck, compactor, snow plow, chipper, sanders, spreaders, sealers, motor grader, mower tractor, dozer and backhoe in order to perform maintenance activities. Assists with traffic control at road construction sites by directing traffic and assisting other equipment operators in maneuvering equipment. Performs routine maintenance on equipment such as checking oil and fluid levels, checking tire pressure, and checking belts. Demolishes concrete and asphalt with available equipment as directed. Makes repairs using available materials as assigned. Work may involve excavation, backfill, tying rebar, setting forms, setting grades, pouring and finishing concrete, placing hot or cold mix asphalt, and other related duties as directed. Ability and knowledge to fill portable propane tanks from propane filling station. Performs road, field and right-of-way repair and maintenance duties as directed. Operates mower tractors and other right-of-way maintenance equipment in order to mow and edge grass and trim trees and shrubbery. Removes old pipe and excavates for new pipes using backhoe and skid steer loader; transports pipe and equipment to job site; sets new pipe in place, levels and ensures correct elevations of pipe using transit; occasionally locates backfill material, loads it, and hauls it to job site using various equipment; backfills excavations, removes excess backfill material. Frequently required to be on 24

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