Equipment Operator I​/II - Nucla; West End

Equipment Operator I/II - Nucla (West End)

Pay Range: $25.39 - $32.86 Hourly (DOE)

MONTROSE COUNTY BENEFIT INFORMATION: 2026 Montrose County Benefit Information

General Statement of Duties:
Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work as required in maintenance and construction of Montrose County's Roads and Bridges.

Distinguishing Features:
The Equipment Operator I is an entry level position and is distinguished from the Equipment Operator II by the Equipment Operator II's higher degree of skill required to operate moderately complex heavy equipment.

Supervision Received:
Works under the direct supervision of a Road and Bridge Foreman and the close supervision of the Crew Lead and is assigned duties according to specified procedures and receives detailed instructions. Work is checked frequently.

Supervision Exercised:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Performs general maintenance (e.g. cutting weeds, fixing fences, sweeping, replacing signs) and general construction work related to Road and Bridge.
• Performs heavy manual labor with and without traditional hand tools (e.g. shovel, rake, wheel barrow). Tasks to include digging ditches and trenches, installing culverts, installing signs, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, front-end loader, water truck and/or dump truck.
• Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates construction or power equipment, which may include mechanized broom, backhoe, dump truck, snowplow, road grader, front-end loader, excavators, water trucks, and skid steers.
• Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers and other small equipment and tools to maintain County roads and bridges.
• Plows snow and sands/salts roads according to departmental policy.
• Performs flagging and traffic control duties.
• Assists with grade setting and checking and/or assists with placement of signs and paint striping.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; cleans equipment.
• Submits various departmental report forms relating to hours, duties and use/maintenance of vehicles.
• Perform after hours work as necessary due to emergency or callout conditions when called or assigned.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• May assist in the maintenance of various signs which are posted throughout the County.
• May receive training in a wide variety of areas relating to the Road & Bridge Department as deemed necessary by Crew Leader or Supervisor.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

A High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience Equipment Operator I:
Some hauling experience required.

Experience Equipment Operator II: A minimum of three (3) years experience as or in a position equivalent to Road & Bridge Operator I.

Required Knowledge Equipment Operator I:
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of a truck or one or more pieces of heavy equipment used by Road and Bridge in addition to small machinery such as mower, chainsaw, etc. Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to Road & Bridge operations.

Required Knowledge Equipment Operator II:
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation and maintenance of three or more of the following pieces of equipment used by Road & Bridge: asphalt laydown machine, chip seal machine, distributor truck, dozer, electronic message board, excavator/truck hoe/backhoe/mini-hoe, front-end loader, motor grader, roller/compactor, tractor/mower and handheld GPS unit and associated software. Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to Road & Bridge operations.

Working knowledge of the MUTCD guidelines and regulations.

Language

Skills:

Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the skill to organize materials and present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form. Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in other oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondences.

Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how-to documents and manuals.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Must have a strong customer focus orientation and have the ability provide information, answering questions and taking messages. Must be able to accept interruptions in a polite and effective manner. Must have the ability to be an effective team member and maintain sensitive and confidential information.

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