Montrose County
Event Tractor Driver (Part-time)
Montrose County, Montrose, Colorado, United States, 81401
Pay Range:
$15.93 - $18.74 Hourly (DOE)
MONTROSE COUNTY BENEFIT INFORMATION:
2024 Montrose County Benefit Information
General Statement of Duties: Responsible for safe and efficient operation of tractors and water truck in preparing and maintaining the arena footing during equine events. Performs vehicle maintenance, general cleaning and customer service tasks. Provides a consistently high level of customer service to staff, event promotors and facility users.
Supervision Received: Works under the close supervision of the Fairgrounds and Event Center Maintenance Foreman and is assigned duties according to specified procedures, and receives detailed instructions. Work is checked frequently.
Supervision Exercised: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties, which may be found in positions of this class.
* Provides a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with event promoters and facility users.* Operates gasoline or diesel powered tractors and grooming equipment to prep and maintain the arena footing to pre-determined specifications.* Maintains and operates water truck in a safe, efficient and appropriate manner to add moisture to arena footing as needed.* May operate other heavy equipment and perform related duties as required.* Perform tasks related to external washing and internal cleaning of tractors, water truck and grooming equipment.* Monitors vehicle performance, fluid levels and mechanical fitness.* Complies with all Fairgrounds and Event Center policy and procedures.* Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.* Other duties as assigned (i.e., manure dump clean out, shavings deliveries, trash removal, etc.).* Requires odd hours, weekends and evenings.* Regular and predictable attendance is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Two (2) years' experience driving tractors and large equipment.
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of operating tractors, water truck and large equipment.
Language Skills: Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally to present information clearly and concisely in verbal form. Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in all oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how-to documents and manuals.
Interpersonal Skills: Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Must have a strong customer focus orientation and have the ability provide information and answer questions. Must be able to accept interruptions in a polite and effective manner. Must have the ability to be an effective team member and maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with customer/clients and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Skills: Must be able to apply basic principles of logic and reasoning to a variety of practical problems. Have problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks. Must be able to exercise some independent judgment and function under pressure. Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks to meet established performance standards and objectives and thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.
Office Technology/Computer Skills: Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County.
Physical Demands: 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to navigate uneven terrain. Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a fairground and event center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Employee will have periodic exposure to hazards such as potential hostile clientele. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. The operation of a variety of hand and power tools used in the area of responsibility. Able to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours on an as needed basis.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
$15.93 - $18.74 Hourly (DOE)
MONTROSE COUNTY BENEFIT INFORMATION:
2024 Montrose County Benefit Information
General Statement of Duties: Responsible for safe and efficient operation of tractors and water truck in preparing and maintaining the arena footing during equine events. Performs vehicle maintenance, general cleaning and customer service tasks. Provides a consistently high level of customer service to staff, event promotors and facility users.
Supervision Received: Works under the close supervision of the Fairgrounds and Event Center Maintenance Foreman and is assigned duties according to specified procedures, and receives detailed instructions. Work is checked frequently.
Supervision Exercised: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties, which may be found in positions of this class.
* Provides a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with event promoters and facility users.* Operates gasoline or diesel powered tractors and grooming equipment to prep and maintain the arena footing to pre-determined specifications.* Maintains and operates water truck in a safe, efficient and appropriate manner to add moisture to arena footing as needed.* May operate other heavy equipment and perform related duties as required.* Perform tasks related to external washing and internal cleaning of tractors, water truck and grooming equipment.* Monitors vehicle performance, fluid levels and mechanical fitness.* Complies with all Fairgrounds and Event Center policy and procedures.* Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.* Other duties as assigned (i.e., manure dump clean out, shavings deliveries, trash removal, etc.).* Requires odd hours, weekends and evenings.* Regular and predictable attendance is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Two (2) years' experience driving tractors and large equipment.
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of operating tractors, water truck and large equipment.
Language Skills: Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally to present information clearly and concisely in verbal form. Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in all oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how-to documents and manuals.
Interpersonal Skills: Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Must have a strong customer focus orientation and have the ability provide information and answer questions. Must be able to accept interruptions in a polite and effective manner. Must have the ability to be an effective team member and maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with customer/clients and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Skills: Must be able to apply basic principles of logic and reasoning to a variety of practical problems. Have problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks. Must be able to exercise some independent judgment and function under pressure. Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks to meet established performance standards and objectives and thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.
Office Technology/Computer Skills: Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County.
Physical Demands: 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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to respond to the customers' needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to navigate uneven terrain. Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a fairground and event center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Employee will have periodic exposure to hazards such as potential hostile clientele. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and satisfactory driving record. The operation of a variety of hand and power tools used in the area of responsibility. Able to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours on an as needed basis.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.