Job Description

Posting number: 18292

Department: Public Works

Division: Public Works Operations Maint.

Job classification: Equipment Operator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Environmental Services, Public Relations, Public Safety, Public Works, Management, Professional, Maintenance, Community Development, Construction Maintenance, Customer Service, Project Management, Grounds & Landscaping, Construction Trades, Green-Collar/Environmental, Program Management

Summary

Equipment Operator I - Pavement Operations

About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome Equipment Operator I's to the pavement operations team! As an Equipment Operator you will perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks for the City's Public Works Department. You will operate a variety of equipment to include asphalt pavers, milling machines, rollers, loaders, back-hoes, skid steers, pothole trucks and compaction equipment to repair and maintain streets and alleys.

Anticipated Schedule: 6:30AM - 5:00PM. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignment after hire.

Learn more about this team: Roadway Maintenance | City of Colorado Springs

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As an Equipment Operator I, you will:

• Operate single/tandem axle dump trucks, plows, and sanders during snow removal.
• Transport materials and equipment to/from work sites.
• Safely use, service, and make minor repairs to tools and equipment.
• Perform manual labor such as shoveling, debris removal, and site clean-up.
• Assist other Public Works teams as business needs require.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain accurate work records.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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:

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

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods

Examples of duties

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of professional, full-time experience in general construction, manual labor or a related 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 related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

NOTE: Current CDLs must be registered with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov

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.

Supplemental information

Please contact our team at City.Recruiting@ColoradoSprings.gov for any questions about this position.

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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

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