Equipment Operator I and II (EQ1 & EQ2 Job Boulder area,Colorado USA,Transportation

Position: Equipment Operator I and II (EQ1 & EQ2)

The Boulder County Public Works/Road Maintenance Department is seeking to hire five (5) Equipment Operator I (EQ1) and Equipment Operator II (EQ2).

The Equipment Operator I is the entry-level classification in the Equipment Operator series. The Equipment Operator I performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties in the operation of light equipment utilized in road construction, maintenance and repair work.

The Equipment Operator II is the journey level classification in the Equipment Operator series. The Equipment Operator II performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled duties in the operation of medium equipment utilized in road construction, maintenance and repair.

This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday
- Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm (summer schedule) and Monday
- Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm (winter schedule). Some evening availability is required for group facilitation. Scheduling flexibility may be offered based on candidate needs and program requirements. This position will work out of 286 Ridge Road, Nederland, Colorado
. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

EQ1 Hiring Salary Range:

$63,828.00 - $77,886.00 Annually

EQ2 Hiring Salary Range:

$67,068.00 - $81,834.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

Phone Screening:
August 24th
First Round Interviews:
August 27
Second Round Interviews:
September 3rd
Reference Check:
September 4th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit student aid.gov for more information.

EQ1:

Operates equipment such as single-axle trucks, light front-end loaders and other light equipment used for County road construction, snow removal, maintenance and repair

Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment

Checks and reports present or anticipated mechanical problems of assigned equipment

Performs manual labor as a crew member involved in construction and maintenance projects

May operate, as a trainee, medium equipment such as backhoes, tandem-axle trucks and medium front-end loaders

Performs related work, as required

May be reassigned in emergency situations

EQ2:

Operates equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, tandem-axle trucks and other medium equipment used for County road construction, snow removal, maintenance and repair

Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment

Checks and reports present or anticipated mechanical problems of assigned equipment

Performs general labor required on construction and maintenance projects

Trains and gives general direction to other employees

May operate, as a trainee, heavy equipment such as graders, loaders, dozers, and snow plows

Performs related work, as required

May be reassigned during emergency situations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

Equipment Operator I (EQ1)
- high school diploma, or equivalent
- one year of experience operating road maintenance equipment
Equipment Operator II (EQ2)
- high school diploma, or equivalent
- two years of experience operating road maintenance equipment, which has included training in the operation of medium-sized road equipment

DRIVER'S LICENSE (both EQ1 & EQ2):

Employee may possess a Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's license with air brake endorsement with the requirement that a Class A is obtained within 9 months of hire.
Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
For more information regarding a clean driving record, please .

BACKGROUND CHECK (both EQ1 & EQ2):

A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (both EQ1 & EQ2):

Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical
Applicants must pass a drug test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Class A CDL without restrictions
Mountain driving experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of traffic laws and common hazards and safety precautions necessary for light equipment operation
Ability to recognize mechanical problems and make minor repairs to light equipment
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
Ability to work effectively with other employees and the public

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Back and Upper Body (lifting):
Frequent use of shovels, rakes, 8to16lb. sledgehammers, 10-20 lb. digging bars, and picks. Occasionally lift and carry from floor to waist (two-man lift) 75-157 lb. rubber and…