Jobs at Elbert County Government (Now Hiring) — 5 open

DEFINITION OF WORK

The Truck Driver – Construction Crew is a safety-sensitive position exercising a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence operating County vehicles in the heavy equipment classification, including hauling material and equipment to maintain County roads. This position requires initiative, ability, and willingness to work a majority of the time without direct supervision. Persons in this position use independent discretion and judgment within established organization policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all–inclusive.)

• Operates various types of CDL vehicles
• Performs snow removal operations
• Collects debris along county roads
• Makes continuous judgments on safety, capacity of equipment, and plowing precautions
• Reports for off-duty work for emergency operations for public health, safety, and welfare
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment to include daily inspections
• May assist in other areas of Road and Bridge that includes:
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned
  • Moving equipment
  • Asphalt pothole patching, crack-sealing and ‘brooming’
  • Cattle guard install, cleaning and repair
  • Culvert install, cleaning and repair
  • Fence install or repair
  • Flagging/traffic control
  • Sign install or repair
  • Wash, clean, grease and service equipment
  • Help in shop, run parts
  • All aspects of snow removal
  • Set up and tear down snow equipment
  • Ditch mowing, weed spraying, seeding, erosion control and cleaning
  • Tree removal and trimming

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS

• High School Diploma
• Generally a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of responsible roadway maintenance experience;
• Valid State of Colorado Class A driver’s license with tanker endorsement and with acceptable motor vehicle record;
• Must receive an acceptable background check;
• This is a safety-sensitive position that may be subject to random drug testing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally scheduled Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and involves on-call duty which requires working some weekends and holidays. Travel by vehicle is required to reach work sites. The incumbent is exposed to the following environmental factors: year-round outdoor weather conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in or near moving traffic, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

Physical Activities:

Driving: Frequently

Balancing: Occasionally

Bending/Stooping: Frequently

Twisting: Frequently

Squatting/Crouching: Frequently

Kneeling: Frequently

Crawling: Occasionally

Climbing Stairs: Occasionally

Climbing Ladders: Occasionally

Reaching at Shoulder Level: Frequently

Reaching Below Shoulder Level: Frequently

Reaching Above Shoulder Level: Frequently

Standing/Walking: Frequently

Lifting: 1 lb Minimum/100 lbs Maximum

Carrying: 1 lb Minimum/100 lbs Maximum

Push/Pull: 1 lb Minimum/100 lbs Maximum

Miscellaneous Information

Generous Benefit Package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays; 36-Hour Work Week M-Th