District 4 is primarily urban paved roadways in the Highlands Ranch community. Primary responsibilities of this District include snow plowing, pothole patching, street sweeping, crack sealing, culvert maintenance, tree removal, minor construction projects, emergency response, and associated traffic control, hauling, and inspection of service requests. Click Here to see more of what we do!
This is work is responsible for operating and basic maintenance on County vehicles, heavy equipment, and performing manual labor activities.
This position requires a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) Class B at minimum, higher compensation is considered for a CDL Class A. If hired with a CDL Class B, employees are typically eligible for additional compensation after obtaining a CDL Class A. Generally, the hiring range is $22.76-$31.73, hourly. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary. Opportunities for overtime may be available and sometimes required. Overtime is at 1.5 times the employee’s hourly rate after 40 hours worked in a week.
Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)
Operates equipment including pickups, single axle trucks, tandem axle trucks, tractor-trailers, rollers, water tankers, mowers, sweepers, loaders, excavators, snowplows, sanders, motor graders, scrapers, paving equipment, milling machines, sprayers, and other construction and maintenance equipment.
Performs a variety of road maintenance tasks involving the operation of the equipment stated above and manual labor tasks, including pothole repair, concrete repair, asphalt overlays, culvert repair and maintenance, bridge repair, shoulder maintenance, shoveling, raking, fence construction, tree trimming, etc.
Responds to emergency situations including, but not limited to blizzards, fires, floods, and other disasters.
Performs snow and ice removal, which includes the application of anti-icing and deicing materials.
Assists with placement of traffic control signage and provides traffic flagging during construction activities.
Performs daily inspection on equipment and vehicles used.
Provides good customer service. Collaborates with Supervisors to respond to customer service requests. Required to model good customer service and adherence to the code of conduct.
Helps ensure that all equipment is properly maintained. May perform equipment maintenance/fabrication.
Performs manual labor using various hand tools or equipment, including shovels, picks, jackhammers, power saws, and other tools.
Paints and sandblasts structures.
Installs and repairs guardrail, fencing, snow fence, culverts, and other road structures.
Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Transports heavy machinery and vehicles to and from job locations.
Required to complete at least one external training session/class. Must be a minimum of four hours.
Performs miscellaneous minor maintenance work on vehicles and equipment.
Collects debris along County roads.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
A high school diploma or GED is required.
One year education or experience in highway maintenance or equipment operation is preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid State of Colorado Commercial Driver License Class B upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment. Must obtain a State of Colorado Commercial Driver License Class A with tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire. Incumbent is expected to obtain a Commercial Driver License Class A to achieve career progression in this classification series. Incumbents in this position must meet the Department of Transportation physical exam and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit: https://douglasco.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/727?c=douglasco
