Heavy Equipment Operator - Colorado City

Operates heavy equipment in performing road and bridge repair, maintenance and construction projects. Duties include safe driving skills, equipment operation and traffic control.

***THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS***

*Please NOTE: While the full pay range is posted, this position has a budgeted starting pay of $23.37 / hour.

• Operates heavy equipment such as dozers, motor graders, front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, chip spreaders, tandem dump trucks, single axle dump trucks, water trucks, lowboys, fuel trucks, sweepers and similar equipment in performing road and drainage repair and maintenance tasks.
• Performs snowplowing and sanding.
• Performs vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure a safe operating condition.
• Performs traffic control, flagging, and signing for projects.
• Completes tasks in support of road maintenance to include carpentry work, fence installation, jack hammering, painting, erosion and drainage control, tree trimming, grounds maintenance, cattle guard replacements, refuge removal, weed mowing/control.
• Monitors and accounts for materials usage.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred .

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of heavy equipment operating experience in the road maintenance/road construction industry required .

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Valid Class A Commercial Colorado Drivers License with tanker and air brake endorsements required .

Special Requirements:
Must successfully pass background check.
Must be able to pass post job offer physical screening.

Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)