Maintains and operates light equipment used in the operation of County road maintenance and construction projects. Performs road maintenance on roads as necessary. Duties include traffic control, installation & repair of traffic control devices. Current CO Flagger cert preferred & a valid Driver’s License is req’d. Seasonal FT May thru November.

Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.

Places and removes traffic counters.

Operates light equipment to include power broom, and other related equipment.

Checks and reports on damage of County roads and road signs.

Assists with road striping, drives pilot car, cleans and refills striper as needed.

Performs road sign maintenance and installation. Replaces signs; makes signs, cuts posts and attaches signs; installs signs.

Provides information to motoring and non-motoring public regarding detours and general road construction.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Provides clear and understandable driver guidance to motoring public including operation of pilot vehicle.

Checks and reports on damage of County roads and road signs.

Assists with road striping, drives pilot car.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Truck

Two Way Radio

Hand Tools

Power Broom

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED; or,

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job;

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Colorado Department of Transportation or ATSSA Flagger Certificate.

Safe use of a variety of hand tools used in the construction/maintenance of roads and road signs.

Skill in:

Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.

Operation, maintenance, and performance of routine repairs of assigned equipment.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to safely operate all assigned equipment.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action Statement

La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.

La Plata County is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. La Plata County takes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized.

Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:

Director of Human Resources

1101 E 2nd Avenue

Durango, CO 81301

Tel: (970)382-6361

Fax: (970)375-7985

Email: HR@co.laplata.co.us