Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform daily maintenance to equipment and vehicles, general labor as it relates to street maintenance and construction. Perform basic skills and demonstrates basic knowledge in the operation of medium to heavy equipment in the maintenance and construction of projects within the city.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Street Crew Leader and Street Superintendent

DIRECT REPORTS ASSIGNED: 0; non-supervisory position.

JOB LOCATION: 110 County Road 116, Glenwood Springs, CO

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CATEGORY: Fulltime

HOURS: 40 hours, or as needed. May also be assigned standby duty outside of normal working hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Operate a variety of tools such as tampers, rollers, jackhammer, chain saws, paint equipment, street sweeper and other hand tools- as well as a variety of specialized medium and heavy equipment in the repair and construction of streets and alley projects.

Perform routine maintenance to trucks and equipment such as checking tire pressure and fluid levels.

Ability to follow all safety policies and department standard operating procedures.

Establish good and effective working relationships with other City of employees and contractors.

Additional examples of duties performed include snow removal, road construction, ditch maintenance, asphalt repairs, clean-ups, special events, road maintenance, semi-skilled concrete work and traffic control.

OTHER DUTIES: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
• Working knowledge of operational procedures of construction equipment, equipment preventative maintenance procedures, and operation of related types of medium to heavy equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must work well with co-workers, workers from other City Departments, and the general public.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Must live within 50 miles from the intersection of Grand Avenue and 8th Street. Total travel time cannot exceed 60 minutes at posted driving speeds. All employees who live within 30 miles of Grand Avenue and 8th Street may drive a Public Works vehicle to their home when on call or stand by.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Necessary:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a Class B Colorado CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment. Satisfactory driver’s record.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the operation of medium to heavy equipment with the City of Glenwood Springs to be eligible for this classification.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed outdoors requiring exposure to temperature extremes, noise, grease and hazards inherent to working around and with heavy equipment, construction sites, traffic, trenches, etc.

Lifting: 50 pounds frequently 100 pounds occasionally

Carrying: 50 pounds frequently 100 pounds occasionally

Pushing/Pulling: 50 pounds frequently 100 pounds occasionally

Driving: frequently

Balance/Stoop/Bend: frequently

Twist/Squat/Crouch: frequently

Kneeling/Crawling: frequently

Climbing Stairs: occasionally

Standing/Walking: frequently

Climbing Ladders: frequently

Reaching above/below/at shoulder level: frequently

Shoveling: frequently

EQUIPMENT OPERATED WITHIN STREETS AND ALLEYS DEPARTMENT:

Sweeper Grader Flusher Truck Track Hoe

Loader Compactor Backhoe Dozer

Skid Steer Snowplow Roller Mower

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.25 - $30.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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