Public Works - Transportation Maintenance Worker II

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Public Works - Transportation Maintenance Worker II

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A Transportation Maintenance Worker II assigned to Park County Public Works is an intermediate level position and performs skilled technical procedures in Public Works maintenance and construction in road ways, right-of-way's and easements.

• Operate heavy equipment including motor grader, loader and/or single and tandem axel plow trucks for road maintenance, construction and snow removal.
• Be available to assist with emergencies and snow removal at any time including weekends and holidays.
• Perform maintenance on equipment and vehicles including preventive maintenance, minor welding and assisting with major repairs on occasion such as tire repair, replacement of cutting edges, etc.
• Must be able to put tire chains on trucks and equipment.
• Work unsupervised and be self-motivated.
• Assist with drainage operations including but not limited to culvert installation, culvert cleaning, culvert thawing and pot holing for utilities.
• Operate motor grader proficiently for routine maintenance grading.
• Perform manual labor including lifting 50 pounds routinely and 80 pounds on occasion for patching, culvert maintenance, crack sealing, etc.
• Participate in (Emergency Support Functions) ESF 1 and ESF 3.
• Minimum of two LTAP and in-house training, along with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Flagger Certifications.
• Assist with flagging during traffic control operations.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to provide day-to-day maintenance of equipment.
• Basic welding abilities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
• Reasonable effective verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
• Possess a Flagger Certification card.

Some evenings, weekends and holidays may be required. The normal work week is 40 hours. Overtime may be required for projects, emergencies and snow removal. Employees will report to their assigned shop or assigned work location and may be reassigned based upon needs of the Public Works Department. Operation hours are 6:00am to 4:30pm. Overtime may be approved or required by Fleet Manager or Director.

This position requires occasional contact with the public and other Park County Employees. All Employees shall act in a courteous and professional manner at all times while on duty, and shall present a professional appearance consistent with assigned tasks. All Employees shall become familiar with and follow the chain of command.

This position is responsible for the equipment and materials used during job performance. The use of Park County vehicles and equipment is provided only for the purpose of performing tasks related to Park County Public Works. If necessary, employees may be provided a county vehicle for a temporary reassignment of their reporting location, which may be subject to reassignment. Ultimately it is the responsibility of the employee to provide their own transportation to and from work.

Employees will report to their assigned shop or assigned work location and may be reassigned based upon needs of the Public Works Department. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in all types of conditions including rain, snow, ice and extreme temperatures. This position may require exposure to dirt, grease and chemicals typical in a construction environment or maintenance shop.

The employees are frequently required to walk, sit, stand, use arms, legs, hands, feet and meet DOT (Department of Transportation) physical requirements. The ability to lift and carry 50 pounds routinely and up to 100 pounds on occasion. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will be provided to employees as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two - five years' experience as a heavy equipment operator and/or truck driver for the construction and maintenance of roads or any equivalent combination of experience or training.
• To achieve 50% or greater of pay a Class B CDL is required
• Possession of a valid Colorado Commercial Class B or A Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
• Must possess current DOT Medical Card