HEO-Motorgrader @ Dinosaur

Deadline to Apply:      Sunday, July 16th, 2023

Department:               Road & Bridge

Salary Range:             $23.84-$29.80/hr.

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt

Status:                         Full-Time

Benefit Status:             Eligible for benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs functions related to operating heavy equipment related to motor grader position, including: operating motor grader, 10-wheel water trucks, 10-wheel end dumps and 18-wheel belly dumps; maintains roads by blading, plowing of snow, etc.; maintains and installs culverts, signs, and cattleguards; performs equipment maintenance tasks (changing oil, lubrication, making minor repairs, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Must live within 32 miles of Dinosaur site.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED; and,
• One to two years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Commercial Driver's License   Class A, B, with endorsements (depending on assignment)
• Flagging Certification
• First Aid and CPR

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

• Operates a variety of equipment used in road maintenance, including: motor grader, front end loader, compactor, dozer, pickup, backhoe, track hoe, mower, water truck, end dump, belly dump, etc.

• Uses equipment to complete various activities related to department functions, including: rebuilding existing roadways to bring them into compliance with standards; watering roads; checking conditions of roads and removing hazards; repairing bridges and guard rails; blading and/or removing snow; checking, installing, cleaning and/or repairing culverts; repairing or replacing road signs; inspecting and maintaining cattle guards; mowing right of ways; performing excavations and general duties on roads, bridges, ditches, and road access areas; maintaining and patching asphalt roads; transporting equipment as needed; and performing related general labor functions.

• Performs generalized maintenance and safety checks on equipment including: refueling, greasing, changing filters, and checking/changing oil, water, tires, and/or other equipment and vehicle components.
• Documents equipment and safety checks; maintains documents related to scheduled maintenance and equipment servicing.

• Operates various hand and power tools in the performance of routine maintenance duties.

• Performs manual tasks including constructing fences, spreading gravel and sand, and various other support functions

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• Performs traffic monitoring and control including the distribution of barricades, warning signs, safety cones, and the flagging of vehicles

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operates equipment in fighting wildfires.
• Assists other staff members in completing functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Moffat County is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Questions?  Contact Human Resources at (970) 824-9195.