Heavy Equipment Operator II

The Town of Vail is now hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator II

Hiring Range: $30.58 - $38.23 per hour

Full Salary Range: $30.58 - $45.88 per hour

Posting expires at 5:00 p.m. on Friday August 15th 2025

The Town of Vail is now hiring a motivated & experienced Heavy Equipment Operator II. Responsibilities include operation of a variety of light medium and heavy weight public works vehicles and equipment to perform street construction and repair structure construction and snow removal. During the winter season this position focuses on snowplowing and snow removal with a loader. This requires a regular call in schedule early mornings and day addition the position may be assigned to any functional area in Public Works as needed on a daily basis.

Heavy Equipment Operator II duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs skilled work in operating heavy equipment which will include a snow plows as well as various motor graders bulldozers backhoes front-end loaders trucks with trailers and other related equipment.
• Must be available for callout overtime holidays/shift/schedule changes and 24 hour emergency response.
• Snow plowing sanding/deicing snow hauling blowing snow cutting snow-pack.
• Maintain the cleanness of Vail Village Lionshead Mall & Bus Routes and stops.
• Inspects equipment before use to ensure necessary repairs are made.
• Inspects job sites for possible hazards.
• Traffic control
• Asphalt concrete masonry brick pavers repairs.
• Christmas decorating/de/decorating
• Pavement markings sign maintenance and fabrication.
• High water checks and response.
• Vehicle maintenance includes tire chains rebuilding greasing equipment cutting edges and all other types of minor repairs. Ability to solve problems and be mechanically inclined.
• Haul materials and equipment with tandem/end dump or lowboy
• Clean culverts/shoulder grading ditches bike path maintenance and all road maintenance.
• Mechanical street sweeping.
• Assist with Special Events including installation /removal of banners/flags.
• Tree cutting/removal and operating chipper.
• Serve the citizens and guests of the Town of Vail by abiding by all Town of Vail core values.
• Perform job in accordance with all Town of Vail safety practices.
• Follow environmentally-friendly practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Vail is a guest service oriented and resort destination community. We realize that to set the standard for world-class alpine resorts our employees make all the difference! That is why we are looking for passionate individuals who strive for excellence in all that they do. Qualified applicants must be self motivated and have the ability to work individually without direct supervision to accomplish multiple tasks.

In addition they must meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years operating a loader plowing cutting pack loading trucks and learning how to operate a large snow blower
• Working knowledge in multiple areas of public works operations (IE: road construction heavy equipment operations trash removal drainage maintenance sign fabrication special events etc.)
• Hands-on experience in safely operating loaders backhoes dump trucks and all pieces of equipment from small hand tools to the large pieces of equipment.
• Flexible schedule; including nights weekends and holidays.
• Experience working with the public.
• Commercial Drivers License with good driving record required.

**Position has exposure to the outdoors in all weather conditions and all types of equipment noise traffic chemicals and fumes. Stooping standing kneeling and lifting is required the entire shift**

Are you interested in living and working in Vail CO Vail which is centrally located in the Rocky Mountains offers easy access to Denver (100 miles to the east) and is surrounded by the White River National Forest offering world class outdoor activities in summer and winter (skiing snowboarding hiking biking white water).

When asked most of our employees say that working for the Town of Vail feels like family. Our values-based culture is nurtured by the employees strong desire to foster teamwork take ownership in Vails future and an overall pride for serving their community. Lets not forget that our efforts not only benefit the community but also allow us to enjoy the spectacular amenities and culture in the Vail Valley which we call home! To find out more about our community please visit our website and click on Vail Information.

Year-Round Benefits

The Town of Vail offers an excellent benefits and compensation package to our Full-time employees. This includes health and dental coverage town-funded retirement 457 pre-tax savings plan life/survivor insurance tennis pass golf pass and other ski pass/wellness benefits.Whats more the town offers many other benefits to help employees make Vail their home including employee housing options home buyer/renter assistance programs day care assistance education reimbursements professional development opportunities and much much more.