Public Works Service Worker III - Pavement

Compensation Range $29.30 - $38.10 -- Job Description Summary Perform as part of a team to build and maintain roadways and bridges throughout Weld County while operating heavy or light construction equipment. This position can be assigned to any division as needed in Public Works. -- Job Description Field Work - 80% Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment, machinery, trucks, tools in construction and repair activities, 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. Must be able to follow instructions from senior employees. 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% Assist with snow desk, emergency operation responsibilities, and work extraordinary hours in such cases, including night-time hours, weekend and/or holidays. Additional overtime duties may be required. Assist Supervisor, foreman, and co-workers with assignments and tasks requiring independent and individual contribution. Not all duties mentioned may be applicable to every position, and the examples provided do not encompass all possible duties that may exist within this job classification. Percentages of time in the above job duty categories may fluctuate.   -- Required Qualifications Required Education High School Experience Qualifications 2 years experience as an equipment operator with working knowledge of tools and light and heavy equipment necessary for maintenance activities used in servicing county roads. Preferred Education High school diploma/GED Skills and Abilities Must have working knowledge of road and bridge construction with demonstrated proficiency in two of the following areas: tracked hydraulic excavator, bulldozer, front end loader, scraper, tandem axle truck, asphalt paver, backhoe (smaller than a John Deere 510), compaction equipment, skid steer, and motor grader. 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…