Operator II

Operator II

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Operator II is the journeyman level classification in the Equipment Operator series. The Operator II performs semi-skilled and skilled duties in the operation of vehicles, equipment, and tools used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads and right-of-ways. Operates medium and heavy equipment, such as asphalt paver, screed, roto mill, vacuum jetter truck, motor grader, front end loader, backhoe, and tandem-axel trucks. Performs ground operations for various equipment. Duties vary by district and may include operation of equipment in the preparation of final asphalt overlay, culvert maintenance, hauling materials, and assisting in graveling roads, shoveling, raking, sweeping, traffic control, and snow and ice control.

This position requires work to be completed on-site. Hiring Range : $28.45 $29.87 USD Hourly. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills. We offer an additional $2.50 / hour Remote Location Differential to all employees who work at our mountain shops (Shaffers, Critchell, Evergreen, Lookout Mtn., Indian Hills, Coal Creek).

Benefits of Working at Jeffco Road & Bridge :

• PPE including Winter Coat, Insulated Bibs, & Other Clothing, Hard Hat, Vests, Safety Glasses, Gloves, and Ear Protection
• Reimbursements for Safety Toe Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Snow Removal Training
• Well Maintained Late Model Equipment & Trucks
• Promotional Opportunities
• 12 Paid Holidays (96 hours) Per Year
• Up to 160 hours Paid Time Off Per Year

Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Offer of employment is contingent on passing a criminal history, MVR check, drug screen, and physical exam. To be considered, you must not have any major violations, nor DUI, DWI, DWAI in the past three years. Must provide a valid Driver's License and current copy of your full Motor Vehicle Record at the time of the interview. If you currently hold a CDL, you must provide your CDL, DOT medical card, and current copy of your full CDLIS motor record at the time of interview. Jefferson County adheres to pre- and post-employment drug testing regulations for positions requiring a CDL. In following Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Jefferson County is required to contact previous employers to obtain information on past alcohol and drug testing. Please Note : Due to CDL guidelines, we review work experience within the last ten years. Please make sure that you document your past and current job-related experience. If your application does not include work experience from the last ten years, your application may be disqualified or delay the process. Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11 : 59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now : Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities. A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit : FAQs. Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us.