Equipment Operator

Transports materials for road construction and road maintenance projects, operates equipment, snowplowing, sanding and traffic control as needed. Duties include safe driving skills.

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

• Operates various heavy equipment such as tandem truck for hauling heavy loads, asphalt and paving equipment, backhoe, power broom, miller box and weed mowers.
• Performs general labor requiring on construction and maintenance projects.
• 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.

REQUIRED LICENSE:

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

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred .
• Minimum of three years of heavy equipment operating experience in the road maintenance/road construction industry preferred .

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)
4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit