Equipment Operator bei City of Grand Junction

Equipment Operator - Project Team
Hiring Range: $23.00 - $25.89 per hour

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About the Position:
The Project Team contributes to a variety of maintenance operations for multiple departments throughout the City. As an Equipment Operator on the Project Team, you will operate a variety of equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, forklifts, grounds keeping equipment, snow removal equipment, power and hand tools, and other specialized maintenance and construction equipment related to the area of assignment. This position is also responsible for performing safety and maintenance inspections on assigned vehicles or equipment, as well as performing routine vehicle and equipment repairs in the field.

About the General Services Department:
The General Services Department was created in 2018 to provide quality internal management services that support City departments and enable them to carry out their community missions cost-effectively and efficiently. These internal services include fleet maintenance and acquisition, facilities and real estate, procurement, warehousing, project team, street maintenance and operations, and other support services. The General Services Department also directly manages enterprise operations that include Parking, Golf Courses, and Solid Waste and Recycling. Our team is made up of dynamic, creative, and flexible individuals who lead by example and gain the trust and respect of others through teamwork, leadership, and communication.

What You'll Do:

• Operate a variety of equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, tractors, forklifts, grounds keeping equipment, snow removal equipment, power and hand tools, and other specialized maintenance and construction equipment related to the area of assignment. 
• Perform safety and maintenance inspections on assigned vehicles or equipment and perform routine vehicle and equipment repairs in the field. 
• Set up safe and effective traffic control, including street barricades and cones, prior to the performance of maintenance and construction activities to ensure public and worker safety through work zones. 
• Direct and control traffic around work sites. 
• Participate in the installation, maintenance, and reconstruction of streets and related systems; clean and seal cracks; dig out and repair sections of road as needed; fill and repair potholes in streets and alleys; patch utility cuts; shovel rake, distribute, and clean materials necessary for completion of jobs, including asphalt used in patching, repairing and reconstructing streets. 
• Install and replace guardrails, barriers, and other street system safety devices. 
• Clean debris from irrigation systems, street and storm drain systems, parking lots, walkways, ditches, and alleys; haul material collected to landfill and dump sites; remove snow and ice from City streets, parking lots, and walkways. 
• Clean and maintain assigned areas; pick up and discard trash and litter; rake leaves; clear snow, ice, and other debris from roadways, parking lots, walkways, and other facilities. 
• Construct and install improvements to walkways, bike paths, irrigation, and storm drain systems, including building and forming irrigation and storm drain structures; operate concrete cutting and breaking equipment; construct concrete forms; and pour and assist in finishing concrete. 

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This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed. 

What We're Looking For: 

• One year (1) of general labor experience. 
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Commercial Driver License within 6 months of hire. 

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume, or attachments.

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging; that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.

Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado, is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits), we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses, such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

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