Equipment Operator II Keep it Clean Operations
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Colorado Springs, CO - USA
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Equipment Operator II - Keep it Clean Operations
About the Job:The Colorado Springs Public Works team is ready to welcome anEquipment Operator IIto their dynamic team! Equipment Operators will perform construction maintenance and repair tasks for the Keep it Clean team.Anticipated 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.
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
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As an Equipment Operator II for the Keep it Clean 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
- Other duties as assigned
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 mowers pesticides and small 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 restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
- Possess or obtain upon hire a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL (commercial drivers license) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
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.- 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.
- Currently possess a valid Road Scholar 1 Certification
- Additional Information
- Please contact City Recruiting at 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 in heavy traffic conditions
Extreme Temperature- Daily
Wetness and Humidity- Daily
Respiratory Hazards- Daily (dust fumes odors and gases)
Noise and Vibrations - Daily
Physical Hazards- Daily (toxic chemicals)
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Continuously (heavy machinery and motorized equipment)
Exposure to Communicable Diseases- Frequently
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming 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.
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