Operator - Meeker

BENEFITS:

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Additional voluntary benefits


We are accepting applications for this position through Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM Mountain Time. The below description is for an Operator I position, if you have higher qualifications/experience a higher level position may be available. Must be within a response time of 30 minutes.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Operator I
Department: Road & Bridge Operations
Job Code: 241205
Reports To: District Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Effective Date: September 1, 2022
POSITION SUMMARY:
Operates commercial motor vehicles and performs skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labor in the construction and maintenance of county roads. Operates heavy equipment at a basic level of proficiency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or peripheral duties that may be required. Rio Blanco County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
  • Operate tractor/trailer rigs, tandem dump trucks and belly dumps in the construction and maintenance of County roads. Operates tandem snow plows with sander in adverse conditions for snow and ice removal to provide for the safety of the traveling public. Conducts a walk-around of assigned equipment before each use and completing pre/post trip inspections
  • Operates heavy equipment at a basic level of proficiency.
  • Loads and hauls materials and heavy equipment to various locations within and outside of the County.
  • Performs manual labor including but not limited to: flagging and work zone traffic control, replacing cutting blades and tires on equipment, installing and cleaning cattle guards and culverts, building fences, installing and repairing road signs, repairing and filling potholes, cutting brush and trees, removing rocks and debris from roadsides, performing bridge maintenance, clean up flood damage, assists in forest fires and other duties as required.
  • Performs minor maintenance on equipment and report any repairs requiring a mechanic.
  • Maintains accurate daily record of hours worked, equipment hours and materials used.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assists mechanics on difficult jobs when assigned.
  • Performs landfill duties when assigned. Regulates and covers waste according to policy.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
  • Laws and regulations governing a CDL Driver
  • Basic road construction and maintenance techniques and procedures
Skill in:
  • Operation of commercial motor vehicles.
  • Basic skill in operation heavy equipment.
Abilities:
  • Receive supervision and follow directions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Complete assignments accurately without follow-up.
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with management, co-workers and the public.
  • Work safely and responsibly.
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Meet the qualifications for a CDL driver under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the State of Colorado
  • One year of related experience or road construction experience preferred
  • Take and maintain flagging certification within 30 days of hire
  • Take and maintain First Aid and CPR certification within 1 year of hire
  • Take annual MSHA training
Licenses or Certificates:
  • Valid Class B Commercial Driver License, Class A Commercial Driver License within 6 months of hire.
  • Flagging Certification
  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • MSHA Part 46 Training
Physical Demands:
  • Sitting, walking or standing for long periods
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, twist, reach, kneel, squat and balance repetitively
  • Handling, seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with hands
  • Climbing stairs
  • Unaided lift up to 50 pounds, aided lift over 50 pounds
  • Climbing ladders
Work Environment:
  • Work is performed primarily in the field operating equipment, vehicles, or performing manual labor
  • Exposure to loud noises, vibrations, heights, depths, dirt, oil fumes, dust, mud, grease, and extreme weather conditions.
Skill in:
  • Operation of commercial motor vehicles.
  • Basic skill in operating heavy equipment.
Abilities:
  • Receive supervision and follow directions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
  • Complete assignments accurately without follow-up.
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with management, co-workers and the public.
  • Work safely and responsibly.
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Meet the qualifications for a CDL driver under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and the State of Colorado
  • One year of related experience or road construction experience preferred
  • Take and maintain flagging certification within 30 days of hire
  • Take and maintain First Aid and CPR certification within 1 year of hire
  • Take annual MSHA training
Licenses or Certificates:
  • Valid Class B Commercial Driver License, Class A Commercial Driver License within 6
months of hire.
  • Flagging Certification
  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • MSHA Part 46 Training
Physical Demands:
  • Sitting, walking or standing for long periods
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, twist, reach, kneel, squat and balance repetitively
  • Handling, seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with hands
  • Climbing stairs
  • Unaided lift up to 50 pounds, aided lift over 50 pounds
  • Climbing ladders
Work Environment:
  • Work is performed primarily in the field operating equipment, vehicles, or performing
manual labor
  • Exposure to loud noises, vibrations, heights, depths, dirt, oil fumes, dust, mud, grease, and extreme weather conditions
  • Operation of commercial motor vehicles.
  • Basic skill in operation heavy equipment.
Other:
  • Required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, if weather necessitates.
  • Must be able to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as directed under the
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

  • Must be within a 30 minute response time

This job description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Rio Blanco County prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other status protected by federal or state law.

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