Public Works Service Worker Iii- Pavement Management

Compensation Range

$28.20 - $35.72

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Job Description Summary

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

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Job Description

Open Until Filled

Field Work- 80%

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of asphalt paving, asphalt patching, chip seal, asphalt milling, trucks, tools, in construction and will be required to perform a certain amount of manual labor.
• Must have basic knowledge of road construction/road maintenance procedures.
• 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

2 years Operating tractor-trailer and/or heavy equipment operation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement required or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and the ability to acquire Class A license with tanker endorsement within agreed time frame upon hire.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Move/Traverse

Stationary Position/Seated

Transport/Lifting

92 lbs. from ground to waist

Transport/Carrying

92 lbs. from ground to waist

Exerting Force/Pushing

46 lbs.

Exerting Force/Pulling

68 lbs.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.

Extreme heat, Humidity, Wet, Noise, Hazards, Temperature Change, Atmospheric Conditions, Vibration.

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.

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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.