Compensation Range

$28.73 - $37.35

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Job Description Summary

Perform as part of a team to build and maintain paved roadways and concrete infrastructure throughout Weld County. This position can be assigned to any division as needed in Public Works.

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Job Description

Field Work - 80%:

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment, machinery, trucks, tools, in construction and will be required to perform a certain amount of manual labor.
Must understand CDOT Road and Bridge specifications (most recent version).
Must be able to install different finishes on flat work such as smooth, light broom, heavy broom finish or CDOT class I through V finishes.
Must be able to construct curb, gutter and sidewalks free hand without forms.
Ability to layout and build ADA ramps with truncated domes.
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.
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.
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’ experience in equipment operation.

Preferred Work Experience

Concrete experience.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Colorado Class A CDL license 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

Demonstrated proficiency in two of the following equipment operation skills: *Front End Loader *Tandem Axle Truck *Backhoe (smaller than a John Deere 410) *Compaction Equipment *Skid Steer.

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.

Must effectively present information in one-on-one situation with the public, subordinates, and supervisors.

Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10’s and 100’s. 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 and make appropriate day to day decisions without supervisory guidance to perform assigned tasks.

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 to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee will occasionally lift, move and/or pull 50 plus pounds up to 92 pounds. Employee will frequently stand, walk, or squat. The employee will occasionally climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, carry, and reach overhead.

Employee will regularly perform the following: sit, reach angularly, wrist flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension, supination/pronation, and grasp. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to hazards, temperature change, fumes and airborne particles and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

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Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered:

https://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits

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Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Public Works Service Worker III- Pavement Management Concrete Crew

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