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Public Works Operator Streets Job opening - Cortez state Colorado ( Job openings )
Cortez , state Colorado
( By Press Release office )
2022-03-01T00:00 - 2022-03-31T00:00 | 20 | 1
Performs manual work in repairing water leaks. Maintains equipment used by performing minor maintenance tasks.
Performs manual work in street maintenance and repair, such as trench cuts in streets and repairing pot holes. This includes cutting asphalt with a jack hammer, mixing, pouring, and rolling new asphalt mixture.
Maintains and installs traffic control and information signs and barricades throughout the City. Performs road painting. This includes striping streets, crosswalks, and no-parking areas. Maintains paint machines by thoroughly cleaning and making minor repairs.
Removes snow from streets by plowing or operating the sanding truck. Operates light equipment.
Performs manual work installing water services and main water lines. This includes digging trenches, tapping, installing water lines, filling in holes, and compacting soil. Places water lines in the ground, removes old lines and replaces them with new ones. Compacts holes and patches the street to complete work. Repairs or installs fire hydrants.
Operates heavy equipment such as backhoe and dump trucks. Maintains equipment by performing regular maintenance tasks and reporting deficiencies to supervisor.
Serves as lead person for part-time helpers on assigned jobs to insure proper procedures are followed. Answers citizens’ questions and works with them to satisfy complaints.
Often works in hazardous conditions and must use safety precautions to minimize danger by proper signing, barricades, and work habits for streets and trenches. Must constantly watch for potential risks of public safety.
Keeps tools and equipment used in performing work clean. Performs minor repairs. Keeps Service Center building and grounds clean and orderly.
Erects and maintains decorations (banners and Christmas decorations) on Main Street.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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