Seasonal Laborer

Seasonal Laborer (Traffic Signs and Markings) Employment Type: 4 - Seasonal Pay Range: $20.00 - 23.36 Location: Castle Rock, CO Overtime Exempt: N Elected Office / Department: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The signs are everywhere . you could be working on a team that keeps Douglas County beautiful, organized, and safe. As a Seasonal Laborer on the Douglas County Signs, Striping and Roadway and Markings crew, you will assist with the manufacture, installation and maintenance of the traffic control signs and pavement markings that are essential to the community infrastructure and safety of the traveling public. Pay is $20/hour. This is seasonal work (March through November) and includes a 4-day work week during the summer (Monday-Thursday, 7:00-5:30). As a temporary position, no benefits are available. One day in the city, in the mountains the next Douglas County is diverse and beautiful. Our Signs and Markings Team covers all unincorporated roads in the county, meaning that no day is ever the same for our Signs and Markings Team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.) Operates equipment including forklifts, pickups, and single axle trucks. Assists in the manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of traffic control signs throughout unincorporated Douglas County in accordance with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Assists with the installation of pavement markings throughout unincorporated Douglas County in accordance with the latest version of the MUTCD. Performs routine maintenance and operation of equipment. Ability to obtain a Colorado Department of Transportation Flaggers Certification Card within six weeks of employment. Other Duties: Will perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under close supervision, often as part of a crew. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not supervise other employees. INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT: The incumbent is assigned duties according to specific procedures. Work is checked frequently, and in addition there may be formal training. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A high school diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge: Communication: reading, writing, speaking in the English language Basic knowledge of traffic, signs, markings, equipment maintenance, and safety factors is required. Skills: Requires general computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, including email for communication. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Operation of equipment and systems, including vehicles. Abilities: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, manuals, operating and maintenance instructions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to effectively communicate both oral and written form. Ability to apply past knowledge and experience to formulate decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. This position has daily contact with county employees, supervisors, the public, other agencies and contractors. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Possession of Colorado drivers license at time of hire. A copy of Motor Vehicle Record is required at time of interview. Must obtain a Colorado Department of Transportation Flaggers Certification within six weeks of employment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Physical Work Environment: Work is mostly outdoors. The employee may be exposed to high speed/high volume traffic and adverse weather conditions. Physical Demands: Must be able to perform heavy work requiring frequent repetitive lifting of 70 to waist height and occasional lifting of 40 to shoulder height and above. This position also includes frequent climbing with work at heights of 50' (bucket truck), frequent balancing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulder height. Occasional reaching overhead, crawling and kneeling. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Closing Date: 04/12/2024 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. The job details outlined in this posting may represent a modified summary of the full job description. For a full copy of the job description CLICK HERE to view our job classifications. In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.