Apprentice/Journey Equipment Operator (DOQ)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Overview The Larimer County Road & Bridge Department is looking
for Apprentice/Journey Equipment Operators to join our team!At the
Larimer County Road & Bridge Department, we are responsible for the
operation and maintenance of 419 centerline miles of non-paved
roads, 384 centerline miles of paved roads, and 101 miles of
subdivision roads in Larimer County. The typical schedule for this
position is 7am-3:30pm Monday to Friday in the Winter and
7am-5:30pm Monday to Thursday in the Summer with 24 hour/365 day
nonrestrictive call back. To learn more about what we do, visit .
Responsibilities Specifically, this position:
- Ensures all work meets departmental expectations.
- Operates heavy construction equipment as assigned.
- Plows snow and participates in snow and ice control activities;
is a critical member of our snow removal operations.
- Performs physical labor for extended periods of time outdoors
in all weather conditions, day or night, including activities and
physical demands requiring strength to lift, carry, push, pull, and
otherwise move objects of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. To
view the full job descriptions, visit & . We are looking for a
candidate that will:
- Have knowledge of street/highway maintenance, repair,
construction, and safe work zone practices.
- Perform maintenance and construction of paved roads.
- Operate heavy construction equipment.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Read and comprehend department and County rules, regulations,
policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Use Larimer County-approved computer programs, as needed.
Qualifications All candidates will be screened for the following
required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet
all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated
from the process. Depending on qualifications, this position may
hire as an Apprentice Equipment Operator or a Journey Equipment
Operator.
- Apprentice Equipment Operator
- One (1) year of work experience required. May be achieved with
experience in any industry, not specific to construction or road
maintenance.
- Possession of, and ability to maintain, a Class "B" or a Class
'A' CDL Driver's License with an 'N' -Tanker endorsement and
without the following restrictions: 'L' -air brake restriction, 'O'
-no/Trctr/Trlr restriction(s), "E" -No manual transmission, "X"-No
cargo in CMV tank vehicle or "Z" - No full air brake equipped CMV
required.
- Obtain Tank endorsement by date of hire required.
- Obtain an 'X' Haz-Mat/Tanker endorsement within 6 months of
hire or within six (6) months of turning 21 years old
required.
- Obtain a Colorado Flaggers Certification within six (6) months
of employment required.
- Qualify as a Journey Operator within 2 years required.Journey
Equipment Operator
- One (1) year of experience working, operating equipment, or
driving a CDL vehicle in the following construction industries:
Civil Construction, Road Maintenance/Construction, Earthwork, or
Underground Utilities required.
- Operation of a vehicle requiring a Class 'A' or 'B' CDL
required.
- Possession of, and ability to maintain, a Class "A" CDL
Driver's License an 'N' -Tanker endorsement and without the
following restrictions: 'L' -air brakes restriction, 'O'
-no/Trctr/Trlr restriction(s), "E" -No manual transmission, "X"-No
cargo in CMV tank vehicle or "Z" - No full air brake equipped CMV
required.
- Obtain an 'X' Haz-mat/Tanker endorsement within six (6) months
of employment or within six (6) months of turning 21 years old
required.
- Obtain a Colorado Flaggers Certification within six (6) months
of employment required.BenefitsLarimer County offers the following
for all Regular/Limited Term positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays To view
information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit . Supplemental
Information When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is
declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Larimer County
employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.This
job is a DOT-regulated position. If selected for this job title and
offered a position within the Road and Bridge Department, the
candidate will be required to comply with all Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration's (FMCSA) regulations and the Colorado Rules
and Regulations Concerning the Minimum Standards for the Operation
of Commercial Vehicles.As part of the FMCSA compliance, candidates
offered a position at Road and Bridge must be registered in the
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Candidates that currently hold
a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Commercial Learner's Permit
(CLP) at the time of the job offer may register in the Drug &
Alcohol Clearinghouse at any time in this hiring process, if not
already registered. To find out more information about the
Clearinghouse and how to register, visit .An offer of employment is
contingent upon the successful completion of required
pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may
include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle
reports, employment verification, education verification,
fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug
screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law,
testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other
substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent
offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the
drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.All
application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the
closing date listed. Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all
employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual
orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic
information, age, military status, or any other characteristic
protected by law or regulation.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Fort Collins , Apprentice/Journey Equipment Operator (DOQ), Other , Fort Collins, Colorado
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