Sr Operator, Transportation Ops

City of Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Backhoe Loader, Blueprints, Bulldozer, Cold Planer, Construction, Crushing, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Dump Truck/Tipper, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Replacement, Excavator, Grader, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Identify Issues, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Property Maintenance, Recycling, Resolve Customer Issues, Rock Crusher, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Skid Steer Loader, Software Patches, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Fort Collins, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Summary

Work related to day-to-day operations and functions of the Streets Department including: maintain and operate equipment; minor and major construction of streets and alleys; snow and ice removal, and crushing recycling operations. Serves as the primary on-site lead in coordination with the Crew Chief, proactively managing workflow, troubleshooting operational hurdles, and maintaining peak production standards during the Crew Chief''s absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

  • Operates and maintains equipment which may include front-end loader, bulldozer, skid steer, dump truck, backhoe, tractors, street sweeper, paving equipment, mowing and other vegetation management equipment, and other heavy equipment as needed.
  • Additional specialized heavy equipment operation may include: paver, rotomill, grader, excavator, tractor trailer / tanker, and crusher.
  • Patch broken or eroded pavement; may remove debris from roadway.
  • Interprets blueprints and instruments.
  • Contributes to job site safety.
  • Performs snow removal and operates snow removal equipment.
  • Performs snow crew chief duties during snow operations.
  • Inputs daily work data into a computer.
  • Trains and oversees other operators or hourly employees and contribute to performance evaluations.
  • Develops work schedules to complete street maintenance operations.
  • Act as crew chief when crew chief is absent.
  • Ensures crews work cooperatively in a professional setting.
  • Provides customer service by answering questions and resolving complaints and problems.
  • Makes recommendations of equipment service and replacement needs.
  • Performs general building maintenance.
  • Shift work and emergency responses activities may be required.

Management Responsibilities

Yes

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City of Fort Collins