Job Title: SLASH/MULCH SITE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR– SOLID WASTE DIVISION
Department: Solid Waste
Immediate Supervisor: Solid Waste Team Leader
Supervises: N/A
Pay Grade: NE8 $23.26 - $32.57
Hiring Range: $23.26 - $27.94
Status: Full-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Primary Place of Work: Slash Site
Primary Responsibility: The Slash/Mulch Site Attendant is responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the slash/mulch site. The duties listed below are representative of this position but do not necessarily include all duties that an individual in this position may be properly called upon to perform.
Duties:
The duties listed below are representative of, but do not necessarily include, all the duties and responsibilities that an individual in this position may be called upon to perform.
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Performs the daily operations of the slash/mulch site, preforms preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment.
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Operates heavy equipment such as Front-end loader, Backhoe, Rolloff truck, slash grinder and any other equipment, vehicle/machinery as deemed necessary. Completes paperwork per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Hauls wood chips to a designated location.
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Grinds trees for Biomass at Public Works.
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Monitors deliveries by verifying that loads conform to posted regulations.
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When loads fall outside of regulation parameters, advises residents of proper disposal options.
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Assists customers with unloading slash when necessary.
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Keeps working area clean and organized including but not limited to: slash pushed up and asphalt pad swept.
- Opens and closes all entrances into slash/mulch site each day of operation.
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Assists with transfer station duties when necessary.
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Collects appropriate fees, documents them according to office procedures and utilizes the cash register according to county guidelines. Balances cash register drawer at end of each shift/day and prepares deposits.
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Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by the Director of Public Works and Road and Bridge Supervisor and any duties needed to stabilize an emergency situation.
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May be required to work weekends.
Minimum job requirements:
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Must possess FEMA ICS 100 and 700 certifications within 6 months of employment (County supported after hired)
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Must pass background check, including criminal history.
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Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License without any restrictions due to driving record. Must also be able to drive a county vehicle.
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Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
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Must have a Colorado CDL Class B with air brake and tanker endorsements
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Must pass background check, including criminal history
Ability to:
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Work efficiently and effectively as a team member within the department
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Exercise independent judgement and critical thought
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Maintain courteous and effective working relationships with the public, county departments and coworkers.
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Accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives, including effective written and oral communications in English, ability to keep patrons, subordinates, peers and supervisors informed, and the ability to listen.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Experience and Work Ethic:
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Previous customer service experience preferred.
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Knowledge of slash and/or tree removal preferred.
Civic Minded:
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Must possess strong community interest, while understanding the County government organization, function, policy rules and regulations.
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Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
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Ability to review and evaluate operating procedures and recommend improvements.
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Use of professional and personal discretion to protect the County from any actual and/or perceived appearances of impropriety.
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Applicate Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
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Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Personal Responsiveness:
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected and appointed officials, businesses, the general public and with the ability to communicate effectively.
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Self-directed and self-motivated in job-related tasks.
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Commitment that employment with the County is primary to all other forms of employment.
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Be punctual and prompt for work and meetings.
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Locate, organize, and retrieve department records and files in a timely fashion.
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Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Knowledge Of:
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Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Mental/Physical Demands:
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Exposure to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, chemicals, etc.)
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Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, twist, reach, kneel and squat.
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Must be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
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Must have appropriate voice skills to be clearly understood on the telephone, radio and in public contact.
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Work is performed outside where employee is subject to a variety of climatic conditions such as cold, heat, wind, rain and dust.
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Must be able to perform the physical movements required for manual labor and lift 50 pounds without assistance.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Gilpin County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons. Must pass drug screen and pre-employment screening.
- Part-time and Temporary staff are ineligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401A, Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability plans in additional to Long-term care. See the benefit details at the end of the job posting for part-time options.
Benefits for Full Time Employees:
Paid Holidays: Gilpin County provides 13 paid holidays per calendar year. An employee will be paid ten (10) hours per holiday.
Vacation: The first year of employment, (based on the anniversary of the hire date) full-time employees are given 40 hours of vacation and earn 3 hours of paid vacation leave bi-weekly. After that time, leave shall accrue as follows:
Lump Sum on Date of Hire (Hours)
Hourly Accrual Rate
(bi-weekly)
Full-Time employees are encouraged to take their earned vacation leave each year. Vacation time accrual shall cap at the maximum amount and shall not exceed the maximum accrual amount, based on total months of service.
Sick Leave: Full-Time employees shall accrue four (4) hours of sick leave each bi-weekly pay period. The maximum sick leave that may be accumulated by such an employee is 600 hours.
Medical Plans: Gilpin County offers two medical plans with Kaiser and United Health Care. Gilpin County offers a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for all employees to cover co-pays, deductibles, and other medical expenses. Employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month following 30 days of service. This HRA card will have $3,000.00 on it for an individual or $6,000.00 for a family. Both plans have a max out of pocket for $1,000 individual or $2,000 per family after the use of the HRA card for in network expenses.
United Health Care Monthly Employee Cost:
Employee Only/Employee and Spouse/Employee and Child(ren)/Employee and Family
$80.85/$167.72/$149.40/$234.30
Kaiser Permanente Monthly Employee Cost:
Employee Only/Employee and Spouse/Employee and Child(ren)/Employee and Family
$72.60/$152.62/$134.47/$210.90
Dental Plan: Gilpin County offers dental coverage through Delta Dental with PPO and Premiere network coverages. Individual deductible at $50 and family deductible at $150. In network coverage for preventative and diagnostic services are covered 100%, basic services covered at 80%, major services at 50%, and ortho covered at 50% with a $2,000 max. The plan offers a “Right Start 4 Kids” plan that covers most children basic services up to their 13th birthday at 100% with no deductible (some exclusions apply). Annual max this plan pays for covered dental services is $2,000 per individual covered on the plan.
Delta Dental Monthly Employee Costs:
Employee Only/Employee and Spouse/Employee and Child(ren)/Employee and Family
$0.00/$28.71/$54.00/$72.50
Vision Plan: Gilpin County offers vision coverage through VSP. In network coverage includes copays at $10 copays with an allowance of $175 per pair of either one prescription eyeglasses or contacts yearly on a 12-month calendar basis and discounts on Lasik.
VSP Vision Monthly Employee Costs:
Employee Only/Employee and Spouse/Employee and Child(ren)/Employee and Family
$0.00/$3.20/$3.40/$5.60
Retirement: Two retirement savings plans are available through the Colorado Retirement Association: 401(a) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- The 401(a) has a 5% required full match with a 4-year vesting period.
- The 457 Plan is optional and has Pre-tax and Roth Options available. After four years of service, this plan could also include a County match as described below.
Social Security, as required by law: 6.2% required full match.
Effective July 8, 2025, for all new employees hired on or after this date, the graduated vesting schedule for the 5% match on employees’ 401(a) plan is as follows:
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
Starting January 1, 2026, two new voluntary retirement plan matches will be initiated, with one plan for POST (law enforcement officers) and a second for all other employees, based on years of service. The employee would need to make voluntary contributions into a 457 account at the minimum level in order to be eligible for the County match into the employee’s 401(a).
POST 401(a) eligible positions, 1:1 match
POST Employee Contribution to 457
All other 401(a) eligible positions, 1:2 match
Employee Contribution to 457
Short-Term Disability: Short-term disability pays 60% of your earnings with a max of $1,000 per week for up to 11 weeks. Benefits begin on day 15 and your first two weeks you will have to cover with sick, personal, or vacation time. Gilpin County covers 100% of the premium cost of this plan for the employee.
Long-Term Disability: Long-term disability kicks in after 90 consecutive calendar days of a qualified disability. The plan will pay 60% of your earnings with a max of $5,000 monthly. Gilpin County covers 100% of the premium cost of this plan for the employee.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is provided through Triad All one Health for employees and members of your household. Services are confidential and available 24/7. A wide variety of services including but not limited to: Emotion well-being support with up to 6 Counseling sessions per issue each year. Daily life assistance guidance on a variety of topics. Online resources with articles, assessments, search tools, webinars. Free 30-minute consultations on legal services and financial services. A discount center to find deals on products, services, travel and more!
Gilpin County Parks & Recreation: Employees receive free memberships, as well as 20% discounts on most services such as childcare, leagues, rentals, in house classes but does not include contract classes.
Benefits for Part Time and Temporary Employees:
Sick Leave: Leave accrues at the rate of 1 hours of sick leave per 30 hours worked to a maximum of 45 hours per year.
Retirement: As a part time or temporary employee, you may participate in the optional 457b or 457 Roth plan. These plans may be started, stopped, and changed anytime during your employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is provided through Triad All One Health for employees and members of your household. Services are confidential and available 24/7. A wide variety of services including but not limited to: Emotion well-being support with up to 6 Counseling sessions per issue each year. Daily life assistance guidance on a variety of topics. Online resources with articles, assessments, search tools, webinars. Free 30-minute consultations on legal services and financial services. A discount center to find deals on products, services, travel and more!
Retirement: Gilpin County offers optional 457b or 457 Roth plans. The optional 457b plans may be started, stopped, and changed anytime during your employment
Gilpin County Parks & Recreation: Employees receive free membership, as well as 20% discounts on most services such as childcare, leagues, rentals, in house classes but does not include contract classes.
