Equipment Operator I - Pavement Operations

City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Full Time

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Equipment Operator I - Pavement Operations The Colorado Springs Public Works division is ready to welcome multiple Equipment Operator I's to their dynamic team! As an Equipment Operator you will perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks for the City's Public Works Department. This posting will fill multiple vacancies.
Variety of Benefits Offered:

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
PERA Retirement
Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
Medical Management Programs
Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Long Term Care
HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
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Work Location: 402 W Fontanero St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Anticipated Schedule: 6:30AM - 5:00PM. Either Monday -Thursday or Tuesday- Friday depending on crew assignment after hire.
Job Type: Full-time; non-exempt
Hiring Range: $21.78 - $26.14
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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs, there is room to grow! Click this link to view the salary range for this position: 2025 Salary Schedule
As an Equipment Operator I for the Pavement Operations team, you will:
- As Operate a single/tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander during snow removal operations
- Transport material and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites
- Safely use, clean, service, and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and tools
- Perform manual labor such as raking/shoveling dirt and asphalt, removing debris, and shoveling snow
- Safely operate hand and power tools and construction and maintenance equipment such as compactors, front-end loaders, walk behind saws and jack hammers
- Perform grounds maintenance and clean up
- Assist other divisions within the Public Works departments as business needs permit
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the basic operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
- Knowledge of practices, methods, and materials used in general construction
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
- One year of professional, full-time experience in general construction, manual labor or another relevant field
- Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions
- Possess, or obtain within one year of hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado CDL Class B driver's license which is not subject to restrictions
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR CDL (COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE) WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> Substitutions: We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
We encourage all to apply!
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Physical Demands: The position requires the ability to pull, reach, bend, climb, kneel, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently, and use fingers, hands, and legs; distinguish colors, and safely operate assigned vehicle and equipment.
Environmental Conditions

Frequency

Primary Work Environment

Outdoors around moving vehicles and heavy machinery

Extreme Temperature
Daily
Wetness and Humidity
Daily
Respiratory Hazards
Daily exposure to toxic chemicals, dust, fumes, odors, and gases
Noise and Vibrations
Daily
Physical Hazards
Motorized equipment and heavy traffic daily
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards

Continuous exposure

Exposure to Communicable Diseases

Frequently
The description above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific job assignments, duties, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the business need of the department and the particular assignment.