Public Works Service Worker III- Maintenance Support

Compensation Range

$28.73 - $37.35

Job Description Summary

Perform a variety of administrative duties, use mobile data entry devices in the field, set up, maintain, and remove temporary and permanent traffic control devices according to Federal, State and Local temporary traffic control guidelines and the MUTCD. This position can be assigned to any division as needed in Public Works.

Job Description

Field Work - 80%

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment, machinery, trucks, tools in construction and repair activities, and will be required to perform a certain amount of manual labor.
• Set up, maintain, and remove channelizing, signs, and other traffic control equipment according to Federal, State and Local Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines.
• Coordinate and communicate work activity for onsite Weld County personnel and providing breaks and overall management of work zone operations.
• Control a Flagger Station by standing and controlling vehicular traffic using hand signals with a STOP / SLOW paddle.
• Drive Weld County vehicles to transport equipment, trailers, and staff to and from work sites in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to flaggers.
• Must have a basic knowledge of road construction / road maintenance procedures.
• 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.
• Must be capable of standing 8-12 hours.
• Position requires good manual dexterity.
• 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

Education :

High School Diploma / GED

Required Work Experience :

Licenses and 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. Employee will occasionally lift, move and / or pull 50 plus pounds up to 70 pounds.

The employee will frequently carry. The employee will occasionally climb, crawl, squat, stoop, kneel, or reach overhead. Employee will regularly perform the following : stand, walk, sit, reach angularly, wrist flexion / extension, elbow flexion / extension, 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 or 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 is usually loud.

This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay. 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.