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Job Application Fairness Act In accordance with CO SB23-058, applicants understand that La Plata County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that La Plata County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

Equal Employment Opportunity La Plata County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your request to HRHelpDesk@lpcgov.org. * * * * * * * * * This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities for this job. The duties, expectations and actions listed for this role may change at any time with or without notice

* * * * * * * * * Job Summary Duties include traffic control, installation and repair of traffic control devices. Current CO Flagger certificate preferred and valid Driver's License required. Seasonal Full-Time May - November Essential Job Functions Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.

Places and removes traffic counters. Operates light equipment to include power broom, and other related equipment. Checks and reports on damage of County roads and road signs.

Assists with road striping, drives pilot car, cleans and refills striper as needed. Performs road sign maintenance and installation. Replaces signs; makes signs, cuts posts and attaches signs; installs signs.

Provides information to motoring and non-motoring public regarding detours and general road construction.Performs other related duties as assigned. Provides clear and understandable driver guidance to motoring public including operation of pilot vehicle. Checks and reports on damage of County roads and road signs

Assists with road striping, drives pilot car. Regular and predictable attendance is required. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: Truck Two Way Radio Hand Tools Power Broom Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED; or, Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job; Licenses and Certifications: Valid Driver's License Colorado Department of Transportation or ATSSA Flagger Certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Traffic safety/construction work zones. All applicable safety rules and regulations for operation of light construction equipment. Safe use of a variety of hand tools used in the construction/maintenance of roads and road signs.

Skill in: Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing. Operation, maintenance, and performance of routine repairs of assigned equipment. Mental and Physical Abilities: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to safely operate all assigned equipment. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Non-Discrimination and EEO Statement La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information. La Plata County is an equal opportunity employer and assures equal employment opportunities for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans.

Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized. Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Director of Human Resources 1101 E 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Tel: (970)382-6361 Fax: (970)375-7985 Email: HRHelpdesk@lpcgov.org.