Sr Operator, Transportation Ops

POSITION TITLE: Sr Operator, Transportation Ops (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8451
DEPARTMENT: Streets
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $54,037.00 - 81,054.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $61,000.00 - 75,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/21/2026. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

Job Summary

Work related to day-to-day operations and functions of the Streets Department including: maintain and operate equipment; minor and major construction of streets and alleys; snow and ice removal, and crushing recycling operations. Serves as the primary on-site lead in coordination with the Crew Chief, proactively managing workflow, troubleshooting operational hurdles, and maintaining peak production standards during the Crew Chief's absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Operates and maintains equipment which may include front-end loader, bulldozer, skid steer, dump truck, backhoe, tractors, street sweeper, paving equipment, mowing and other vegetation management equipment, and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Additional specialized heavy equipment operation may include: paver, rotomill, grader, excavator, tractor trailer / tanker, and crusher.
• Patch broken or eroded pavement; may remove debris from roadway.
• Interprets blueprints and instruments.
• Contributes to job site safety.
• Performs snow removal and operates snow removal equipment.
• Performs snow crew chief duties during snow operations.
• Inputs daily work data into a computer.
• Trains and oversees other operators or hourly employees and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Develops work schedules to complete street maintenance operations.
• Act as crew chief when crew chief is absent.
• Ensures crews work cooperatively in a professional setting.
• Provides customer service by answering questions and resolving complaints and problems.
• Makes recommendations of equipment service and replacement needs.
• Performs general building maintenance.
• Shift work and emergency responses activities may be required.

Management Responsibilities

Yes

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work on call, overtime, and after hours as needed.
• Ability to read maps and blueprints.
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment and/or vehicles.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to coordinate utility locates
• Ability to direct and oversee the work of others in the field.
• Knowledge of general vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to successfully pass applicable Post Offer Employment Physical Test.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Ability to adhere to safety requirements and identify safety concerns and improvements.
• May require basic welding skills.

Required Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years related experience.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Class A Commercial Driver License Preferred. (May require Tanker endorsement for some assignments) Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require that the individual(s) selected for this position must successfully pass a controlled substance test, as well as a DOT physical examination. Current City employees transferring from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position will be required to successfully pass these tests and the physical examination. May require Workzone Certification within a reasonable time frame from time of hire. May require IMSA Level II Certification within a reasonable time frame from hire. May require commercial pesticide application license within a reasonable time frame from time of hire.

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Sr Operator, Transport Ops

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

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