NEOGOV · 5 hours ago
Heavy Equipment Operator IV -Carbondale (Includes $1000 housing allowance)
Garfield County, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $65K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator IV for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to maintain the highway system and facilities. The role involves operating and maintaining heavy specialized equipment, mentoring others on safe operations, and performing various maintenance duties to ensure safe roadways for the public.
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Responsibilities
Safely and proficiently drives and operates standard equipment such as tandem trucks, front end loader, backhoe, motor grader, sweepers, etc. to effectively support the skilled labor during maintenance activities
Safely and proficiently drives and operates specialized equipment in complex situations, such as tractor trailer combinations, tandem axle, triple axle lowboy, paving machines, lay down machine, shoulder machine, polecat, attenuator, dozer, paint truck, tow plow, aggregate spreaders, grade-all power shovels, tractor mower combinations, excavators, screening plants, pneumatic and steel drum rollers, road oil distribution trucks, tunnel and fire equipment
Ensures equipment is in safe operating condition to meet guidelines established by the Federal Motor Safety Carriers Act
Loads, secures and hauls heavy equipment; determines the weight and chooses appropriate route
Operates technology systems in the equipment to help with operational decision-making, inspections, and maintenance. Example systems include Truck and Equipment Controller Systems, Maintenance Decision Support Systems (MDSS), electronic fleet management systems, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) System, etc
Maintains knowledge and skill in operating hand tools, including learning new pieces/types of tools and related technology
Completes equipment work orders in SAP
Performs routine work with road maintenance patrols
Maintains, replaces, and installs signs, delineators, fence, guard rail, cable rail, concrete rail, attenuators, etc
Sets up traffic control zones
Plans, monitors, leads and participates in completion of specialized tasks; operates and instructs others in large and specialized equipment
Performs inspections of worksites such as access, utilities, permitted extra-legal loads, roadway inventory, night inspections, and storm water permits
Monitors above ground storage tanks, fuel, and materials
Uses computer software and CDOT programs to enter data and information in order to complete email, paperwork, reports, work orders, time sheets, fuel logs, supply orders, meter readings, weekly updates, on-line training and accident reports
Completes pre- and post-trip inspections via paper and electronically
Operates equipment in safety sensitive situations, such as blade patching on a heavy traffic volume highway, digging ditch in a location with buried or overhead utilities
Maintains proficiency in operations in three key areas: equipment maintenance (pre/post trips, operators manual, proper servicing and cleaning), safety and environmental awareness (safe operations, situational awareness, environmental impact awareness, and equipment specific operating hazards), and effective operations (accomplishing specific tasks under field conditions)
Instructs, leads, coaches and mentors employees in all phases of maintenance activities; represents CDOT in communicating with internal and external costumers
Provides assistance to the public during emergency situations
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with external entities, such as law enforcement, fire, municipalities, counties, and other state agencies
Attends safety and training meetings; maintains technical knowledge of safety procedures and guidance materials, including Safety Manual and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Other job duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least four (4) years of heavy equipment operating experience that includes operating AND transporting backhoes, motor graders, and/or specialty equipment (e.g. bulldozer, gradall, laydown, trackhoe, excavator, vactor truck, etc.), with current proficiency at the journey level
Candidates must currently possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation in Colorado
Must obtain a tanker (N) endorsement within 6 months of being appointed to this position
Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License Class A with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation in Colorado
Must obtain a tanker endorsement (N) with no restriction on air brakes within 6 months of appointment to this position
May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e. drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider
May be required to work overtime including weekends and holidays
On call to respond to emergency situations
May be required to work different shifts in emergency situations
Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services outside regular work hours to ensure health, safety, and welfare
May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes' driving time in normal weather conditions to be able to respond in a timely manner after notified to report to work
Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency
Preferred
Demonstrated success with the duties as listed in the Description of the Job section
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position
Successful completion of CDOT's Equipment Operator III Training Program
Extensive experience safely and effectively operating single and double axle dump trucks, as well as front end loaders
Extensive experience safely and effectively operating several types of specialty heavy equipment such as trackhoes, bulldozers, tanker trucks, vactor trucks, grade-all, lay-down machine, rotomiller, etc
Extensive experience safely and efficiently transporting heavy equipment, which includes loading, unloading, and securing down equipment
Knowledge and experience with CDOT incident management, maintenance operations, and equipment, including related policies, rules, and regulations
Knowledge and experience with the Emergency Response Guidelines, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Chapter IV) and supplement to set traffic control for road projects through different terrain
Knowledge and experience applying the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Extensive experience safely and effectively operating and training others on several types of heavy equipment as well as specialty equipment
Demonstrated experience in scheduling and planning daily work activities
Extensive experience effectively using several types of hand tools
Extensive experience performing physically demanding work assignments
Ability to effectively communicate with CDOT staff and others, sometimes in safety situations where quick communication is essential
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions and information
Mechanical ability
Strong positive and can do attitude
Strong commitment to safety
Strong oral and written communication skills
Self-starter and motivated to accomplish assigned tasks
Ability to quickly learn with minimal direction
Ability to adapt to changes in work assignments and environments
Strong customer service skills
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
Strong project management and work scheduling skills
Ability to effectively perform as a leader and mentor to employees
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical, reasoning, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations
Familiarity with SAP and the knowledge and know how to use computers and the ability to quickly learn software
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
PERA retirement
401K
Generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave
Strong career growth
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling
Wellness
Credit union membership
Employee discount program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
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