Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator - Hydro Excavator

Colorado Springs Utilities' Construction and Maintenance team is hiring an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator - Hydro Excavator to fulfill core functions for Fort Carson's Water, Wastewater, Gas, and Electric teams. You, and these teams will support our commitment to the Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA). In this job, you will be responsible for operating hydro excavation units, light equipment, and heavy equipment for maintenance and repair projects for Fort Carson owned utilities infrastructure. Our Heavy Equipment Operator will work in a team environment and are expected to maintain a high level of safety awareness and team collaboration to contribute to the operation's overall success.

This is a single pay rate role with starting pay $42.02/hr. Once you have completed probation (typically 6 months) your pay will increase to $44.11/hr.

In this job, you will be responsible for:

• Operation of various equipment to include but not limited to, Hydro-Excavation Trucks, track excavators, backhoes, skid loaders, wheel loaders, etc.
• Transporting equipment to the job site
• Assisting in project planning and setting up job sites
• Assisting in training other operators
• Coordinating major construction projects
• Performing skilled activities in repairing utility collection, transmission, and distribution systems
• Assisting customers with questions and providing information
• Inspecting equipment, performing preventative maintenance on equipment, and scheduling major repairs
• Operation of Class A, B vehicles and tankers
• Assisting the Water, Wastewater, Gas, and Electric crews in the construction and maintenance of Utilities water distribution or collection systems, working in and near high volume traffic areas

Who You Are…

• Qualified candidates will offer two or more years of experience and those who are skilled operators, are highly preferred
• A valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Tanker Endorsement are required; Class A CDL is preferred
• The successful candidate must be available to work overtime when needed and will be subject to after-hours call-out and/or standby time
• Required to Participate in emergency call-outs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
-Exerts 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
-Positions in this class typically require exposure in all environments, weather conditions, and high traffic areas
-24/7 emergency callouts that require outdoor work to fix outages (i.e. Line, Gas/Water Construction)

Who We Are: Colorado Springs Utilities is a community-owned enterprise with a 100-year reputation of excellence. Join our unique, customer-owned, and operated four-service utility. With our rare distinction of providing four utility services – natural gas, electricity, water, and wastewater treatment.

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 63X, 63Z, 91Z, 91X, 91B, 915A, 915E, 918A, 919A,3E451, 3E452, 3E471,3E491, 56632, 56652, 56672, 56692, HT, 2101, 2110, 2801, 2810, 2830, 3510, 5907, 5970

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness