Adams County Government Local Truck Driving Jobs in Commerce City, CO

Class A Highway Worker II - Commerce City, Colorado Job

INTERESTED PARTIES MUST COMPLETE AN ADAMS COUNTY ONLINE APPLICATION AT: http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

CLOSING DATE: 12/14/2017 4:30 PM MOUNTAIN

We are seeking a candidate to perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties in support of assigned County Department, Division, or program and to provide support to assigned supervisory staff. Generally, work will be performed in the Public Rights of Way (ROW), for the purpose of maintaining and repairing County owned or maintained infrastructure.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Perform a full range of semi-skilled maintenance duties involved in the maintenance, installation, and repair of structures, roads/highways, drainage systems, traffic signs, pavement markings, traffic lights, grounds, trails and/or related systems including light equipment and commercial vehicle operation.
• Operate light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment including sweepers, loaders, backhoes, graders, dual-axle tilt trailers, tandem axle dump trucks, and bobtail trucks, in support of a variety of maintenance and construction operations involving streets, highways, storm water drainage, parks, and related systems.
• Operate various hand and power tools and shop equipment; provide general manual labor to assist with operations as assigned.
• Perform daily pre-check and post-check inspections of equipment to ensure safe operation; perform preventive maintenance on heavy and light equipment as required.
• Operate tandem and bobtail trucks for hauling material and equipment to and from work sites. Ensure that all equipment and materials are loaded and unloaded safely including proper weight distribution and properly secured; ensure that all deliveries are made according to established timelines while adhering to all traffic laws.
• Operate various sized screener, shakers, and grinders for recycling and processing waste materials and products; separate waste materials from usable materials.
• Assist in equipment operation and other procedures involved in cleaning, maintaining, repairing, and rehabilitating County thoroughfares, drainage structures, curbs, gutters, parking lots, parks, trails, and related systems; operate various sweepers to remove materials on right-of-way.
• Fabricate, install and maintain traffic signs and barricades. Paint and maintain crosswalks and other permanent traffic markings.
• Maintain, repair, and install guardrails.
• Remove traffic obstructions, such as private signs; trim trees and shrubs; complete edge of road mowing to ensure adequate sight distance required for safe traffic movement.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment.
• On-call for emergency/disaster situations including winter snow operations.
• Plow sand and remove snow and ice from streets, curbs, gutters, and parking areas utilizing specialized equipment; remove foreign materials from roadways, ditches, culverts and creek beds.
• Ensure that all work is performed according to applicable safety regulations, rules, policies, plans, and specifications; ensure public safety as it pertains to the construction and rehabilitation of County properties; erect and maintain temporary traffic controls, barricades, and warning signs properly at assigned job sites as needed.
• As assigned, participate in the activities and services of other County Departments and Divisions.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Understand methods and techniques of construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Follow safety practices and comply with OSHA regulations and environmental laws required regarding the use and disposal of materials. Learn, understand and apply pertinent laws, rules, and regulations associated to industry.
• Demonstrated record keeping and reporting concerning time and materials. Ability to read, write and use basic math and geometry associated with work activities.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge, familiarity, and application of information contained within the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to perform job duties.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge and ability to learn MS Office and JD Edwards (Time Entry). Ability to learn GIS-based sign management and sign fabrication software and equipment. Ability to use County supported computer software programs.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, confining work spaces, around electrical hazards, noise, vibrations, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and flammable materials. Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in all weather conditions. Perform heavy manual labor.
• Safely operate tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate truck-mounted aerial bucket truck at a height of up to 40 ft.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of power-driven equipment.
• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity that allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience:
o Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing field maintenance duties is required.
o Three (3) years experience of civil construction work, preferably in the Public Sector, that includes snow removal experience, heavy equipment operation, and work zone safety set up and tear down experience is preferred.
• Education and Training: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• License or Certificate:
o Candidates must possess a valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class B at the time of interview is required. Candidates selected for interviews will need to provide a current copy of their motor vehicle record. Adams County is required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to conduct pre-employment drug screens, background checks and motor vehicle record checks. Successful candidates must pass all of the above, including a DOT physical and a criminal background check.
o A valid Class A Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.
o Level 1 certification from the International Municipal Signal Association in the areas of Work Zone Safety and Signs and Markings.
o DOT Recognized Flagger Certification: Will be required to acquire a Traffic Control Technician (TCT) certification within eighteen (18) months of employment.
o Will be required to acquire Signs and Markings Level II certification from the International Municipal Signal Association within twenty four (24) months of employment.
o Traffic Control Technician (TCT) Certification or Possess one year (2000 hours) temporary traffic control experience (documented) is preferred.
o Signs and Markings Level II Certification from the International Municipal Signal Association is preferred.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 pounds; exposure to noise, outdoors, confining work space, vibration, dust, and mechanical hazards.
• Availability for shift work, on-call, and stand-by call.
• Mandatory overtime 24/7 including all holidays.

INTERESTED PARTIES MUST COMPLETE AN ADAMS COUNTY ONLINE APPLICATION AT: http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

JOB POSTING CLOSES: 12/14/2017 4:30 PM MOUNTAIN

Pay: $38,628.00 - $54,072.00 Annually

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefit package to part-time employees (30-39 hours per week) and regular full-time employees (40 hours per week). Our benefit package includes the following:

2 weeks’ paid vacation per year
11 paid holidays per year
96 hours of sick leave in first year
Medical Plans
Dental Plans
Vision Plan
Basic Term Life Insurance Policy
Deferred Compensation Plan
Flexible Spending Cafeteria Plan
Retirement Plan
Free onsite employee Health Clinic
Free onsite Fitness Center
Elective Employee Benefit Programs
Aflac Supplemental Medical Insurance
Credit Union Membership
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Employee Training and Management Development
Long Term Disability Policy
Optional Term Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Wellness Program
Recreation Center Discounts

How to apply for this Driving Job

Fill out a Gary's Job Board application. That same application can be used to apply to as many jobs as you'd like. Create a Driver's Account.

Person to Contact about this CDL Job: Adams County Human Resources

Adams County Government Phone Number: 720.523.6070
Tell em' Gary's Job Board sent you.