Equipment Operator II - Pavement Operations

Description / Position Overview

• 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: https://coloradosprings.gov/totalrewards

• 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 jackhammers
• 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

• Basic operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
• Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Safe operation of asphalt pavers, milling machines, and compaction equipment

• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods
• Independently work in the absence of supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Three years of full-time, professional experience in related field
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions
• Possess upon hire and maintain, a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restrictions is required for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Consistently take initiative and proactively seek out opportunities to drive innovation
• Exemplify strong teamwork by actively engaging in team efforts, taking responsibility, and reliably achieving or surpassing performance goals to motivate and inspire others

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive 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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