Equipment Operator II - Colorado Springs Airport

Description / Position Overview

The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

• Perform manual labor such as mowing, erosion control, snow removal, and fence repair
• Perform airfield and land side painting
• Maintain, repair, and replace concrete/asphalt surfaces and drainage systems
• Operate mowing, light construction, and airfield snow removal equipment
• Ensure all work is performed according to applicable safety regulations
• Perform general grounds maintenance
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

• Knowledge of practices, methods, and materials used in grounds maintenance
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Ability to safely operate assigned vehicle, machinery, and equipment
• Ability to learn pertinent FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) airfield regulations
• Ability to adhere to Airport and FAA safety standards

Minimum Qualifications

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.

• A high school diploma or GED
• Three years of full-time time grounds maintenance and/or general construction experience working with asphalt and/or concrete
• A current and valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges is required for this position. (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 https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience with airfield and/or street snow removal
• Experience with all types of concrete repair and replacement
• Experience with all types of asphalt repair and replacement
• Experience with control tower radio communications

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlinl@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly; distinguish colors; pull, reach, bend, climb, and kneel; and the use of fingers, both hands, and both legs.

Environmental Conditions
Primary Work Environment - Outdoors (heavy traffic conditions)
Extreme Temperature - Daily
Wetness and Humidity - Daily
Respiratory Hazards - Daily (dust, fumes, odors, and gases)
Noise and Vibrations - Daily
Physical Hazards - Daily (heavy machinery and toxic chemicals)
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Continuously
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Frequently

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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