Equipment Operator I​/CDL Driver

Description

Hiring Range: $25.33-$26.50 USD Hourly

Salary is Based on Qualifications

Mountain Shops Pay Differential:
An additional $2.50/hour pay differential applies to remote work locations at our Mountain Shops, including Shaffers, Critchell, Evergreen, Lookout Mountain, Indian Hills, and Coal Creek.

Benefits of Working at Jeffco Road & Bridge:

• PPE including Winter Coat, Insulated Bibs & Other Clothing, Hard Hat, Vests & Safety Glasses
• Gloves, and Ear Protection
• Reimbursements for Safety Toe Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Snow Removal Training
• Well Maintained Late Model Equipment & Trucks
• Promotion Opportunities
• Starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
• 12 Paid Holidays (96 hours) Per Year
• Up to 160 hours Paid Time Off Per Year
• See more details on our Employment Benefits website

Equipment Operator I/CDL Driver is the entry level classification in the Equipment Operator series. The Equipment Operator I/CDL Driver performs unskilled and semi-skilled duties in the operation of vehicles and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads and right-of-ways. Operates light and medium equipment, such as weed trimmer, chain saw, demolition saw, mower, skid steer, small compaction roller, patch truck, sweeper, crack seal/fill machine, front end loader, backhoe, single-axel and tandem axel trucks.

Duties vary by district and may include operation of equipment in the preparation of final asphalt overlay, hauling materials, and assisting in graveling roads, shoveling, raking, sweeping, traffic control, and snow and ice control.

Before submitting your application, please visit our website for more information on our districts, shop locations, and service areas. https://-Division

Road & Bridge has 9 shops that cover 4 districts within Jefferson County, including locations at:

• Golden
• Littleton
• Coal Creek
• Evergreen
• Indian Hills
• Lookout Mountain
• Shaffer’s Crossing
• Conifer

Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform road maintenance operations, including milling asphalt, repaving roads, filling potholes, applying crack-seal, repairing concrete, street sweeping, maintaining gutters and drainage, gravel road maintenance, and snow removal from county-maintained roadways.
• Ensure roads are clear during snow events by performing snowplow and sweeping operations.
• Safely operate and drive equipment or vehicles while performing construction, maintenance, and other work.
• Perform equipment and vehicle pre/post-trip inspections as defined by federal guidelines and inspect other items affecting safe operations. Perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance, as necessary.
• Inspect and prepare all equipment for use by performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on trucks and equipment, including fueling, cleaning, lubricating, and changing tires. Plan and request maintenance service and repair for specific equipment. Prepare equipment for specific uses by making necessary modifications.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by reporting to your assigned shop within one hour of being called.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one-year work-related experience in the operation of equipment and/or vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
• Must be at least 18 years old by hire date.
• Valid Driver’s License for 2 consecutive years prior to hire date. If from out of state, must obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid Class B or A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brake restriction removed as well as a valid Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). card at the time of hire.
• Must have Tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.
• May be required to obtain Flagger, Traffic Control Supervisor, Stormwater Management, and/or Erosion Control certifications. May be required to obtain a Class A CDL or a Hazmat endorsement.
• Respond to emergencies and snow removal operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and report to an assigned shop within one hour of being called.

Preferred Qualifications:

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