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El Paso County Maintenance Worker I in Colorado Springs, Colorado
CLOSING DATE: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Mountain Department of Public Works-Highway
Operates a variety of equipment and tools to perform maintenance and repair functions, construction, installations, or otherwork under direct supervision for an assigned Department of Public Works, Highway Division Operational Team. Performssnow removal operations. This position is part of the Maintenance Worker career progression series, which includes Maintenance Worker I, Maintenance Worker II, and Maintenance Worker III. An employee is eligible to advance to the next position within the series when the employee has met the criteria for advancement as notated within the job descriptionand has received a recommendation from the Hiring Authority.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities Performs a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction duties under direct supervision. Work may be for variouscrews, including asphalt, general maintenance, truck string, drainage, reclamation/stabilization, blades, signals, andtraffic and signs. Performs manual labor using various tools, materials, and equipment. Performs snow removal operations. Loads and unloads equipment and materials. Prepares, maintains, and cleans equipment and job sites for various projects. Safely operates various types of construction and maintenance vehicles in compliance with laws, ordinances, policies,and procedures. Maintains complete and accurate records of all work performed, including tasks performed and materials used. Sets up and maintains compliant construction work zones. Provides work zone traffic control, including flagging duties. Ensures safety procedures are followed. Responds to on-call after hours emergencies, such as snow removal, flood repair, tornado clean-up, or other naturaldisaster or safety need for the motoring public. Performs other duties as required.
Work Conditions Duties are performed outdoors and requires lifting, bending, and climbing, at times in hazardous situations, such asoperating construction vehicles in adverse weather and close proximity to moving vehicles and traffic. Works withpotentially dangerous equipment and tools; may work with hazardous materials, including fuels, paints, asphalts, herbicides,and pesticides. Must be able to safely lift 40 lbs. from the waist to the shoulders, lift 30 lbs. from the floor to the head, push80 lbs., and pull 100 lbs. horizontally. Subject to emergency off hours call-out. Subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to obtain a Colorado Flagger Certificate within sixty days of employment. Must obtain and maintain necessary certifications and licenses as applicable to position.
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