Salary: $24.99 – $36.22 Hourly
Location : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2300283
Department: Department of Public Works – Transportation
Opening Date: 05/25/2023
Closing Date: 6/8/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Job Summary
Do you like to operate heavy equipment? Do you have an eye for detail and a strong sense of responsibility? Do you like to work independently, but also within a dynamic team? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! As a Motor Grader Operator, you will have the opportunity to enhance your operating skills in a variety of tasks while maintaining your area of responsibility safely for the commuting public.
In this position, you are responsible for the maintenance on gravel roads within your geographically assigned area. The maintenance responsibilities include such things as maintaining roadway surfaces, ditches, culverts, signs, roadway damages, snow removal and many other tasks. This position gives you the opportunity to show your pride in taking care of the roadways throughout your area. You will have opportunities to work as a team with co-workers on projects throughout El Paso County on such tasks as graveling and dust abatement. In this role your efforts will have a significant impact on the motoring public, and you will have the opportunity to interact with them as well.
Typical Hiring Rate: $25.000 – $29.000 (salary to be commensurate with qualifications)
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Thursday, 6:30am – 5:00pm, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.
Operates motor graders in the daily maintenance of County roads under limited supervision; occasionally operates rollers and water trucks. Maintains assigned road network according to County standards. Sets up construction work zones and performs flagging duties. As requested, may install fences, culverts, and pipes. This position is part of the Maintenance Worker – Blades career progression series, which includes Maintenance Worker II – Blades and Maintenance Worker III – Blades. An employee is eligible to advance to the next position within the series when the employee has met the criteria for advancement as notated within the job description and has received a recommendation from the Hiring Authority.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Operates motor graders in the daily maintenance and graveling operations of County roads in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Performs routine maintenance and minor repair on graders and equipment, including lubing and greasing as necessary.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment at assigned yard.
- Responds to on-call after hours emergencies, including snow removal, flood recovery, tornado clean-up, fires or other natural disaster, or safety need for the motoring public.
- Lifts and carries grader, bulldozer, and loader blades. Installs and removes snowplow and harnesses.
- Performs manual labor using various hand tools; operates and carries various pieces of equipment such as shovels, jackhammers, and drills.
- Installs culverts and fences and digs trenches with assistance.
- Operates other types of road construction equipment and vehicles, including medium to heavy trucks such as water tankers, tandem dump trucks, and patch trucks.
- Operates soil stabilization equipment, rollers, excavators, bulldozers, industrial tractors, and mowers during the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges.
- Operates equipment and vehicles on public roadways in compliance with laws, ordinances, policies, procedures.
- Provides work zone traffic control, including flagging duties. Ensures safety procedures are followed.
- Completes and maintains daily logs and pay cards regarding activities performed and materials used.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must successfully pass the motor grader practical test and have the ability to operate a motor grader.
- Working knowledge of road and bridge construction, maintenance techniques, and procedures required.
- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations for practical working situations.
- Ability to work with limited supervision in assigned area of responsibility.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Must observe and follow safety procedures and precautions.
- Ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with County staff and the public.
- Ability to complete Individualized Development Plan (IDP).
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Required Education and Experience:
- Minimum one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of motor graders or other highway equipment.
Licenses/Certificates:
- Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s Permit with Tanker Endorsement must be obtained prior to employment. Must obtain and maintain a Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brakes within six months of employment; CDL training is provided by El Paso County.
- Ability to obtain a Colorado Flagger Certificate within sixty days of employment.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.
Work Conditions
Duties are performed outdoors and requires lifting, bending, and climbing, at times in hazardous situations such as operating construction vehicles in adverse weather and close proximity to moving vehicles and traffic. Works with potentially dangerous equipment and tools; may work with hazardous materials including fuels, paints, asphalts, herbicides, and pesticides. Must be able to safely lift and carry 40 lbs. from the waist to the shoulders, lift 30 lbs. from the floor to the head, push 80 lbs., and pull 100 lbs. horizontally. Subject to emergency off hours call-out. Subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Onsite health centers
- Onsite fitness centers
- Reach Your Peak wellness program
- Short and long term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts to include dependent care
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Deferred compensation (457b)
Click on links for and
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How did you learn of this position?
- El Paso County Website
- Indeed.com
- Employee Referral
- Social Media (Twitter/Facebook)
- University/College Career Site
- Industry-specific Career Site
- Professional Membership Career Site
- Career Fair
- Other
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Do you have a minimum of one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of motor graders or other highway equipment?
- Yes
- No
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Please explain in detail your experience in the operation and maintenance of motor graders or other highway equipment.
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Please select your valid driver status.
- Colorado Driver’s License only
- Colorado Class B Permit
- Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License
- Colorado Class A Permit
- Colorado Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- License outside Colorado
- Not applicable
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Do you have a Tanker Endorsement?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a Colorado Flagger Certificate?
- Yes
- No
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Are you able to work on-call?
- Yes
- No
Required Question