What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator I or II position at Garfield County Govt., CO?
- Must currently hold a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
This position is available in either the Rifle or the Glenwood Springs location.
Hiring Pay Range
- Equipment Operator I: $25.83 - $31.64
- Equipment Operator II: $29.57 - $36.23
- Equipment Operator I: $25.83 - $37.45
- Equipment Operator II: $29.57 - $42.88
Non-Supervisory
General Purpose Of Job
Operates a variety of specialized light and heavy equipment to facilitate the construction and maintenance of all facets of County roads and bridges and other rights-of-way within the County and performs light to heavy physical labor.
Distinguishing Characteristics
- Equipment Operator I: Works under close supervision. Performs entry-level to intermediate, standard level of work, and is the first in a series of three levels of equipment operators.
- Equipment Operator II: Works independently under minimal supervision and performs full-performance, more complex operations with both heavy and light equipment, and is the second in a series.
(These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment)
Equipment Operator I
- Operates heavy and light equipment which include tampers, mowers, truck, backhoe, and loader. Operates a variety of work-related tools.
- Responsible for keeping vehicles and equipment clean, and inspects vehicles for damage, loose parts, tires, and other items that are required for safe operations. Assists in preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Keeps trip logs and records, and pre-trip inspection forms, including the posting of equipment hours, fuel, oil, etc.
- Performs manual labor related to construction, maintenance, and other duties when not operating equipment.
- Performs snow removal duties, including other winter maintenance on roadways to ensure roadways remain open.
- Safely operates equipment and vehicles, observes safety precautions, and wears appropriate safety equipment.
(In addition to the essential job functions of an Equipment Operator I)
- Grades dirt and/or gravel roads. Builds or reshapes roadside shoulders.
- Operate tandem-axle trucks and/or graders during snowplowing and ice-removal operations.
- Operate backhoe or track hoe to dig culverts, lay pipe and to clean ditches and cattle guards.
- May operate bulldozer to “rough in” roads and push fill material; operates bulldozer and tire/track front-end loaders/backhoes to build dumps and crusher sites, clear rights-of-way and build roads.
- Operate loader to load trucks from gravel pile, cleans bar ditches and removes rock, mudslides, or flood debris from the roads.
- Drive tandem-axle dump trucks with gravel or hot mix to road maintenance and construction sites.
- Load, transport and unload heavy equipment with tractor-trailer.
- Operates tandem-axle trucks and/or graders during snowplowing and ice-removal operations.
Core Competencies
(Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position)
Equipment Operator I
- Public Service: A commitment to the mission of providing exceptional services to the citizens of Garfield County. It is who we are, and what we do.
- Customer Service: A commitment to providing exceptional service to all customers (internal & external), which includes being helpful, professional, courteous, and taking the time to understand customer’s needs.
- Stewardship & Innovation: Is a good steward of public resources and looks for ways to be innovative and improve efficiencies.
- Teamwork: Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.
- Business Technology: Ability to utilize the technology required of the position and demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies as required to assist the County in providing exceptional services, innovation, and work efficiencies.
- Communication: Proficient in communication, and able to communicate using the English language, including written, verbal, or other communication channels as required by the position.
- Road Maintenance and Basic Construction: knowledge of materials, tools, and methods required to complete basic construction and maintenance activities.
- Equipment Operations: Proficient in equipment operations and knowledgeable about equipment parts and systems sufficient for safe use of equipment.
(In addition to the core competencies of an Equipment Operator I)
- Advanced Road Maintenance & Construction: Able to work from construction specifications or blueprints, identify and correct problems on the job.
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Gyms
Salary : $30 - $36