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Date Posted: 09/21/2020 Applications accepted until: Filled Elbert County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If interested, submit application and resume. For more information, please call [PHONE REDACTED] Apply online at www.elbertcounty-co.gov Road and Bridge Construction Crew/Truck Driver Department: Public Works Salary: $19.00/hour Approved: September 2020 FLSA: Non-Exempt DEFINITION OF WORK: The Construction Crew is a safety sensitive position exercising a high degree of discretion, trust and confidence operating County equipment and performing substantial manual labor. Duties include driving trucks to haul material and equipment to job sites. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all–inclusive.) Works with Construction/Drainage Crew on Road and Bridge projects. Duties include: Asphalt pot hole patching, crack sealing and brooming Cattle guard installation, cleaning and repair Culvert installation, cleaning and repair Fence installation and repair Flagging/traffic control Sign installation and/or repair Ditch mowing, weed spraying, seeding, erosion control and cleaning Tree removal and trimming Collecting debris along county roads Operating various types of CDL vehicles; including moving equipment Washing, cleaning, greasing and servicing equipment May assist in others areas that include: Setting up and tearing down snow equipment Performing snow removal operations Helping in shop, running parts Performing minor maintenance of equipment to include daily inspections Operates various types of CDL vehicles Making continuous judgements on safety, capacity of equipment and plowing precautions Reporting for off duty work for emergency operations for public health, safety and welfare Performing other duties as required or assigned ---PAGE BREAK--- Elbert County Road and Bridge Construction Crew Page 2 QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: Generally a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of responsible roadway maintenance experience; Valid State of Colorado Class A driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record; Must receive acceptable background check; This is a safety sensitive position that may be subject to random drug testing. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work Environment: Regular work week is 36 hours generally scheduled Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and may involve on-call duty requiring working some weekends and holidays. Travel by vehicle is required to reach work sites. Incumbent is exposed to the following environmental factors: year-round outdoor weather conditions; work near moving mechanical parts; work in or near moving traffic, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Physical Activities: Driving: Frequently Balancing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Twisting: Frequently Squatting/Crouching: Frequently Kneeling: Frequently Crawling: Occasionally Climbing Stairs: Occasionally Climbing Ladders: Occasionally Reaching at Shoulder Level: Frequently Reaching Below Shoulder Level: Frequently Reaching Above Shoulder Level: Frequently Standing/Walking: Frequently Lifting: 1 lb. minimum/100 lbs. maximum Carrying: 1 lb. minimum/100 lbs. maximum Push/Pull: 1 lb. minimum/100 lbs. maximum