Equipment Operator I - Concrete Finisher

City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Full Time

Email Address

Apply Now

Equipment Operator I - Concrete Finisher The CIty of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome an Equipment Operator I - Concrete Finisher to the Public Works Operations Maintenance Team! As an Equipment Operator I - Concrete Finisher, you will perform labor work for the placement of concrete construction, installation, and repair of new or existing sidewalks, curbs and gutters, ramps, and other construction projects.

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
Read more about our many benefits at: style="width: 50%">

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
We're an accredited pay equity employer!
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, you will:
- Assemble and set formwork that holds concrete to required pitch and depth; align forms appropriately
- Place reinforcement steel materials to ensure concrete reinforcement meets specifications
- Place concrete and guides; instruct laborers in the casting and spreading of concrete into forms or onto surfaces
- Operate a variety of heavy/light or specialized equipment; load and prepare equipment, load materials, and calibrate machinery
- Perform snow removal operations
- 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 operation and maintenance of various equipment
- Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Ability to safely operate various equipment and assigned vehicle
- 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 concrete labor, 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="text-align: center"> 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! Please contact Jamie Garcia at ... or ... for any questions about this position.

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.