Public Works Service Worker III- Trucking

Compensation Range

$28.73 - $37.35

Job Description

Operate heavy construction equipment and / or tractor-trailer. This position can be assigned to any division as needed in Public Works.

Field Work - 80%

• Operate tractor-trailer, heavy and light construction, or road maintenance equipment.
• Incumbent may have some lead worker responsibilities.
• Advanced level of heavy equipment operations.
• 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%

Other Duties as Assigned - 10%

Required for All Jobs

Required Qualifications

Required Education

Required Work Experience

Licenses / Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally move and / or pull up to 68 pounds. Employee will occasionally stand, walk, climb, squat, crawl, stoop, kneel, carry, and reach overhead. The employee will frequently perform the following : sit, reach angularly, wrist flexion / extension, elbow flexion / extension, supination / pronation, and grasp. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to hazards, temperature change, fumes and airborne particles and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

This position is non-exempt compensation to determine FLSA status from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.