Public Works Grader III - Rover

Compensation Range

$29.30 - $38.10

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Job Description Summary

Operate construction equipment for routine maintenance and reconstruction tasks on county gravel roads on an as needed basis at various locations throughout Weld County.

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Job Description

Field Work - 80%

• Must be proficient in the operation of a motor grader and have a good working knowledge of a wide variety of heavy equipment used in gravel road maintenance and snow removal.
• Operate heavy and light construction or road maintenance equipment.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of gravel road maintenance procedures.
• Must be able to perform work without direction or immediate supervision and follow detailed instruction to aid in the efficient and effective completion of the project or assigned task.
• Must perform work in a courteous and safe manner.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally through radio.
• When contact with the public is required, the employee must maintain a courteous, helpful attitude.

Administration - 10%

• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to report/record data as per departmental requirements.
• Ability to write, read and comprehend single instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Must be able to organize and schedule own work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and the public.

Other Duties as Assigned - 10%

• Must be available to respond to and work extraordinary hours during emergency events.
• Incumbent may have some lead worker responsibilities, including written reporting/recording data as required.
• Assist with snow and other inclement weather operations.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

 

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Required Qualifications

Required Education

•  High School Diploma/GED 

Required Work Experience

• Two years of heavy or light equipment operation including motor grader experience.

 

Preferred Work Experience

•  Advanced level of Gravel Road maintenance.

 

Licenses and Certifications                                    

• Valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, Class A with tanker endorsement required or ability to obtain license within specified time frame agreed upon hire.
• Ability to be MSHA certified.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.

 

Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

 

Write simple correspondence.

 

Effectively present information in one-on-one situations with the public, subordinates, and supervisors.

 

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.

 

Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

 

Candidate must pass a background check prior to employment start date.

 

Candidate must pass a substance use screening prior to employment start date.

 

This position will participate in random substance use screening.

 

Candidate must pass a physical demands evaluation post offer screen compatible to this position.

 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required