Lead Equipment Operator (Asphalt

Are you committed to keeping our community’s roads safe, durable, and well-maintained? Do you take pride in your work and enjoy being part of and leading a dedicated team? Are you experienced in snow removal operations and highly skilled at operating heavy equipment such as patch trucks, pavers, rollers, sweepers, and backhoes? If you have experience in maintaining asphalt roads, operating equipment, and leadership, we have a great opportunity for you with El Paso County’s Public Works Department.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Lead Equipment Operator to join our Asphalt Crew. The preferred candidate will have a strong background in inspecting, repairing, paving, patching, and maintaining asphalt road surfaces to ensure the safety and longevity of the community’s transportation infrastructure. You will play a key role in addressing roadway repairs and ensuring smooth, high-quality travel conditions for our citizens.

Be prepared to roll up your sleeves alongside your team, demonstrating hands-on leadership and turning challenges into opportunities for growth. You will be able to instruct staff on diverse responsibilities and assume the position of Highway Supervisor as required. A thorough understanding of road construction, asphalt repair techniques, and maintenance processes is pivotal to excelling in this leadership opportunity. As part of our team, you will help maintain roads and engage in impactful community projects.

Anticipated Hiring Rate: $32.228 hourly

This is an in-person position. This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 5:00pm, subject to change and on-call as needed.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Serves as the Team Leader for an assigned Department of Public Works, Highway Division Operational team; provides direction, training, and oversight to crew(s). Operates a variety of equipment and tools to perform maintenance and repair functions, construction, installations, or other work; performs snow removal operations. Provides leadership on project site and supervision in the absence of the Supervisor. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM).

This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.

• Oversees crew(s) in a variety of maintenance and construction duties. Position may be for various crews including asphalt, general maintenance, truck string, drainage, traffic, and signs.
• Provides direction and daily task assignments to crew members. Ensures safety procedures are followed and up-to-date information is provided to crew(s). Provides input and support to the leadership regarding applicable performance evaluations.
• Provides training on equipment and best practices for maintenance processes and procedures; guides and mentors employees.
• Performs manual labor using various tools, materials, and equipment. Performs snow removal operations.
• Loads and unloads equipment and materials. Prepares, maintains, and cleans equipment and job sites for various projects.
• Safely operates various types of construction and maintenance vehicles in compliance with laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all work performed including tasks performed and materials used.
• Provides accurate tracking of crew's usage of materials and provides to the supervisor, including collecting and verifying daily delivery and pick‑up tickets. Verifies accuracy of employee entry in timekeeping, including correct jobs and hours and equipment.
• Responds to on-call after hours emergencies, such as snow removal, flood repair, tornado clean-up, or other natural disaster or safety need for the motoring public.
• Performs supervisory duties in absence of the Highway Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as required.

This classification requires functioning as a lead worker performing essentially the same job duties as those directed and includes overseeing work quality, training, instruction, and scheduling work. May include providing…