Mesa County
Government
EQUIPMENTOPERATOR
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“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.
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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