Equipment Operator II - Drainage Operations
Equipment Operator II - Drainage Operations
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- Equipment Operator II - Drainage Operations
The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome an Equipment Operator II to their Public Works Maintenance Operations division! As an Equipment Operator I you will be responsible for operating and maintaining heavy machinery used in the installation maintenance and repair of drainage systems. This role involves clearing and excavating land for proper drainage ensuring safe and efficient operation of equipment such as backhoes excavators and trenchers and working with a team to manage water flow prevent flooding and maintain infrastructure.Learn more about this team:Roadway Maintenance City of Colorado SpringsBenefits Offered:- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- PERA Retirement
- Paid Time Off: Vacation Sick and Holidays
- Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
- Wellness Programs Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
- Medical Management Programs
- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Long Term Care
- HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
- Read more about our many benefits at this link: Type: Full-time; non-exempt
Work Schedule:Schedule is generally 6:30AM - 5:00PM. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignments after hire. This position requires that you are available for emergency callout.
Hiring Range:$25.87 - $31.06Were an accredited pay equity employer!
Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs there is room to grow! Click this link to view the salary range for this position: 2025 Salary Schedule
As an Equipment Operator II you will:- Safely operate construction and maintenance equipment such as hand and power tools streetsweepers dump trucks equipped with plows and sanders front-end loaders and tandem axle trucks
- Transport materials and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites
- Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment
- Apply chemicals abrasives and other ice control products
- Maintain log and record books
- Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts mowing patching potholes and shoveling asphalt
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:- Traffic laws ordinances and rules involved in light and heavy equipment operation
- Methods and techniques of traffic control
- Methods and techniques of planning and executing drainage operations
- Safe operation of vacuum trucks excavators and compaction equipment
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Understand and apply pertinent laws rules and regulations
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
Three years of full-time professional experience in related field
- Possess or obtain upon hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restrictions
- Possess upon hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restrictions is required for this position
To be considered for this position you must register your CDL (COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE) WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at.Substitutions: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.We encourage all to apply!Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.- Consistently take initiative and proactively seek out opportunities to drive innovation
- Exemplify strong teamwork by actively engaging in team efforts taking responsibility and reliably achieving or surpassing performance goals to motivate and inspire others
Additional Information
Please contact Jamie Garcia ator for any questions about this position.
Physical Demands:Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantlyEnvironmental Conditions/ Frequency:
Primary Work Environment Outdoors
Extreme Temperature Continuously
Wetness and Humidity Continuously
Respiratory Hazards Continuously
Noise and Vibrations Continuously
Physical Hazards Continuously
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards Continuously
Exposure to Communicable Diseases FrequentlyEqual Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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