Job Description

Semi-Trailer Operator

Please note that the starting rate of pay for this position is set at $36.29/hour, followed by an increase to $38.11/hour after successfully completing probation.

Our Gravel Production team is responsible for transporting heavy equipment, oversized loads, and materials used by Colorado Springs Utilities' construction and maintenance crews. We are hiring an experienced Semi-Trailer Operatorto contribute to our ability to allocate personnel, heavy equipment, transportation services, and various resources to all four of our utility services (natural gas, electric, water, and wastewater). You will directly impact the success of our recycling, mining, and staging/transfer facility operations. If you are excited to leverage your experience and skill in operating semi-tractor trailers, tandem dump trucks, and roll-off trucks, we want to hear from you!

A day in the life of a Semi-Trailer Operator may include:

• Operating semi-trucks with a variety of trailers, end dumps, belly dumps, flat decks, and lowboys
• Operating semi-tractors with 9,000-gallon tankers and 4,000-gallon tandem units
• Operating roll-off trucks transporting 20- and 30-yard roll-off containers
• Maintaining and performing preventive maintenance on semi-trucks and trailers

Who You Are

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required; a tanker endorsement is preferred
• Extensive experience with operating Class 6, 7, and 8 tractors, trailers, and tandems
• Experience with operating front-end loaders and skid steers is valued
• Ability to read and interpret street maps
• Ability to inspect commercial vehicles in accordance with Federal and State requirements
• Knowledge of Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations

Experience, knowledge, and skills in the following areas are valued:

• Operating various pieces of heavy equipment (e.g., skid steers, front-end loaders)
• Determining vehicle weight capacities
• Transporting materials
• Safety regulations
• Highway weight and bridge restrictions

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 climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.

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