Equipment Operator II – South Drainage Operations

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 31

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description / Position Overview

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 Springs

*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: 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 - $31.06

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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
Ability to:
- 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 yearsofprofessionalfull-time experiencein general constructionmanual labororarelated 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 at or for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands:Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Environmental 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 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.

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Description / Position OverviewEquipment Operator II - Drainage OperationsThe 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 ...