Equipment Operator II – Pikes Peak Americas Mountain

About the Job:As an Equipment Operator II you will assist with semi-skilled maintenance tasks on Pikes Peak Americas Mountain in accordance with your supervisor.

Job Type: Full Time

Work Schedule:Typical work schedule for this role is 7:00am - 3:30pm Sunday through Thursday. This role may include occasional overtime early morning workday start times and work on holidays as operations require.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year and any furloughs subsequently approved.

As an Equipment Operator II you will:

• Primary responsibility of safely operating skid loaders backhoe loaders front-end loaders motor graders and other light and heavy equipment
• Inspecting equipment performing preventative maintenance on equipment and scheduling repairs with PPAM fleet technicians
• Performing pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documenting checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report)
• Operating heavy equipment for major construction projects
• Participating in maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and guest adhering to risk management and safety policies and guidelines
• Reporting all safety issues or concerns to the appropriate Supervisor
• Operate tools and equipment under the guidance of senior equipment operators
• Safely use clean service and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and tools
• Transport material and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites
• Perform grounds maintenance and clean up
• Install and repair Pikes Peak Highway signage as directed
• Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts removing debris shoveling snow and cleaning storm water infrastructure
• Maintain log and record books including data entry of maintenance and project progress in Cartegraph Software
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission and vision of PPAM

• Operate a wide variety of vehicles and equipment safely on the mountain
• Operate/use power tools hand tools and precision tools safely
• Work with hands tie knots repetitive motions etc.
• Physical work stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive motions
• Follow directions and implement tasks with little to no supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Operate two-way radios

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).

• Three years of full-time professional experience in related field.

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

Certifications and Licenses:

• A valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges is required for this position.

Work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to extreme weather conditions high-traffic areas and at an altitude up to 14115 feet.

This position is located in Cascade CO. Employees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the workplace.

Regular attendance is essential to the performance of this job.

This position requires the ability to walk and stand for extended periods work around moving vehicles and wildlife stand sit stoop walk climb bend and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

You may be required to respond to after-hours call-outs.

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at for any questions about this position.

Equal 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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