Senior Equipment Operator Drainage Operations

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 33

Posted on: 10-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description / Position Overview

Senior Equipment Operator - Drainage Operation

The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome multiple Senior Equipment Operators to the Drainage Operation team for Public Works Operations Maintenance Division. As a Senior Equipment Operator for this team you will perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks to construct and maintain the Citys roadway and drainage infrastructure.

We are hiring for multiple positions on this team.

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

Benefits 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: This Team & Key Duties:
Operate and maintain heavy machinery for installation maintenance and repair of drainage systems. Tasks include excavation land clearing and infrastructure maintenance to manage water flow prevent flooding and ensure public safety. Learn more about these teams: Roadway Maintenance City of Colorado Springs

Anticipated Schedule: 6:30AM - 5:00PM. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignment after hire.
Job Type: Full-time; Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $28.20 - $33.86
Were 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 a Senior Equipment Operator you will:
- Operate equipment such as the long reach excavator motor grader dozer front end loader backhoe semi-tractor trailer tanker and various types of compactors; safely and properly operate various hand and power tools
- Construct and maintain drainage structures using materials such as asphalt concrete rip rap and/or geotextiles
- Operate a single or tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander; apply chemicals abrasives and other ice control products during snow removal operations
- Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts mowing patching potholes and shoveling muck
- Read and interpret maps sketches drawings specifications and technical manuals
- Maintain log and record books
- Enter data using Cartegraph
- Schedule coordinate train and direct the work of assigned maintenance staff; serve in a lead worker capacity
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
- Traffic laws ordinances and rules involved in heavy equipment operations
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to this type of work
- Basic principles of civil engineering
Ability to:
- Read write and apply for permits specifically related to stormwater
- Interpret apply and explain pertinent laws rules and regulations as well as City policies and procedures
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
Minimum Qualifications
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
- Five 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 and maintain upon hire a valid non-probationary Class B Colorado CDL (Commercial Drivers License) not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
- Possess or obtain within one year of hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Class A Colorado CDL (Commercial Drivers License) not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
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.
- Experience using Cartegraph
- Experience obtaining permits related to stormwater and/or drainage
Additional Information
Please contact Jamie Garcia at or for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands:The position requires the ability to pull reach bend climb kneel sit stand and walk for extended periods lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently and use fingers hands and legs; distinguish colors and safely operate assigned vehicle and equipment.
Environmental Conditions/ Frequency:
Primary Work Environment- Outdoors around moving vehicles and heavy machinery
Extreme Temperature- Daily
Wetness and Humidity- Daily
Respiratory Hazards- Daily exposure to toxic chemicals dust fumes odors and gases
Noise and Vibrations- Daily
Physical Hazards- Motorized equipment and heavy traffic daily
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards- Continuous exposure
Exposure to Communicable Diseases- Frequently
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.

Apply to Join Our Team
- Please visit theCity of Colorado Springs Careers pageand review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
- Completing your application in full including the entire work experience section will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
- Applicants may redact information from their resumes certifications transcripts or any other additional application materials that identify the applicants age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
- We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
- Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes you may submit another application prior to the positions closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
The Citys job classifications including physical demands and descriptions can be found on theColorado Springs Class Specifications page

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page.
Required Experience:
Senior IC

Description / Position OverviewSenior Equipment Operator - Drainage OperationThe City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome multiple Senior Equipment Operators to the Drainage Operation team for Public Works Operations Maintenance Division. As a Senior Equipment Operator for this team you will per...

Description / Position Overview

Senior Equipment Operator - Drainage Operation

We are hiring for multiple positions on this team.

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

Benefits 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: This Team & Key Duties:
Operate and maintain heavy machinery for installation maintenance and repair of drainage systems. Tasks include excavation land clearing and infrastructure maintenance to manage water flow prevent flooding and ensure public safety. Learn more about these teams: Roadway Maintenance City of Colorado Springs

Anticipated Schedule: 6:30AM - 5:00PM. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignment after hire.
Job Type: Full-time; Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $28.20 - $33.86
Were 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 a Senior Equipment Operator you will:
- Operate equipment such as the long reach excavator motor grader dozer front end loader backhoe semi-tractor trailer tanker and various types of compactors; safely and properly operate various hand and power tools
- Construct and maintain drainage structures using materials such as asphalt concrete rip rap and/or geotextiles
- Operate a single or tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander; apply chemicals abrasives and other ice control products during snow removal operations
- Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts mowing patching potholes and shoveling muck
- Read and interpret maps sketches drawings specifications and technical manuals
- Maintain log and record books
- Enter data using Cartegraph
- Schedule coordinate train and direct the work of assigned maintenance staff; serve in a lead worker capacity
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
- Traffic laws ordinances and rules involved in heavy equipment operations
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to this type of work
- Basic principles of civil engineering
Ability to:
- Read write and apply for permits specifically related to stormwater
- Interpret apply and explain pertinent laws rules and regulations as well as City policies and procedures
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
Minimum Qualifications
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
- Five 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 and maintain upon hire a valid non-probationary Class B Colorado CDL (Commercial Drivers License) not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
- Possess or obtain within one year of hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Class A Colorado CDL (Commercial Drivers License) not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
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.
- Experience using Cartegraph
- Experience obtaining permits related to stormwater and/or drainage
Additional Information
Please contact Jamie Garcia at or for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands:The position requires the ability to pull reach bend climb kneel sit stand and walk for extended periods lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently and use fingers hands and legs; distinguish colors and safely operate assigned vehicle and equipment.
Environmental Conditions/ Frequency:
Primary Work Environment- Outdoors around moving vehicles and heavy machinery
Extreme Temperature- Daily
Wetness and Humidity- Daily
Respiratory Hazards- Daily exposure to toxic chemicals dust fumes odors and gases
Noise and Vibrations- Daily
Physical Hazards- Motorized equipment and heavy traffic daily
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards- Continuous exposure
Exposure to Communicable Diseases- Frequently
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.

Apply to Join Our Team
- Please visit theCity of Colorado Springs Careers pageand review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
- Completing your application in full including the entire work experience section will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
- Applicants may redact information from their resumes certifications transcripts or any other additional application materials that identify the applicants age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
- We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
- Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes you may submit another application prior to the positions closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.
The Citys job classifications including physical demands and descriptions can be found on theColorado Springs Class Specifications page

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.
To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page.
Required Experience:
Senior IC