Equipment Operator I - Drainage Operations

City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Full Time

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Equipment Operator I - Drainage Operations The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome an Equipment Operator I to the Drainage Operation team! As an Equipment Operator I, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining heavy machinery used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of drainage systems. This role involves clearing and excavating land for proper drainage, ensuring safe and efficient operation of equipment such as backhoes, excavators, and trenchers, and working with a team to manage water flow, prevent flooding, and maintain infrastructure.

Benefits Offered :

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
PERA Retirement
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
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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Job Type: Full-time; non-exempt
Hiring Range: $21.78 - $26.14
Work Schedule: 6:30PM - 5:00PM Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignment after hire. This position requires that you are available for emergency callout.
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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, you will:
- Operate a single/tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander during snow removal operation
- 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 cleaning culverts, mowing, removing debris, and shoveling snow
- Safely operate hand and power tools and construction and maintenance equipment such as mowing machines, front-end loaders, and air hammers
- Perform grounds maintenance and clean up
- Assist other divisions within the Public Works departments as business needs permit
- Follow safety guidelines, assess job sites, and perform routine equipment checks to ensure optimal performance
- 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 full-time, professional experience in related field
- Possess upon hire and ability to maintain throughout employment, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions
- Possess, or willing to obtain within one year of hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado CDL Class B driver's license not subject to restrictions
(NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED 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: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Environmental Conditions

Frequency

Primary Work Environment

Outdoors

Extreme Temperature

Continuously

Wetness and Humidity

Continuously

Respiratory Hazards

Continuously

Noise and Vibrations

Continuously

Physical Hazards

Continuously

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards

Continuously

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.