City of Colorado Springs
Senior Equipment Operator - Pavement Operations
City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Overview
Senior Equipment Operator - Pavement Operations The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Senior Equipment Operator to the Pavement Operations team. As an Equipment Operator for this team, you will perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks for the pavement operations team. This includes operating heavy equipment such as asphalt rollers, pavers, and skid steers to repair streets, sidewalks, and alleys. This team is also responsible for ensuring job site safety, conducting equipment inspections, and assisting with project planning and coordination. Benefits
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: https://coloradosprings.gov/totalrewards About the Pavement Team & Key Duties
Operate asphalt rollers, pavers, and skid steers to repair and maintain streets, sidewalks, and alleys. Responsibilities include job site safety, equipment inspections, and assisting with project planning. Learn more about this team: Roadway Maintenance | City of Colorado Springs Job Details
Job Type:
Full-Time; Non-Exempt Work Schedule:
6:30AM - 5:00PM. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignment after hire. This position requires that you are available for emergency callouts. Hourly Salary:
$28.20 - $33.86 We are 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! View the salary range for this position: 2025 Salary Schedule As a Senior Equipment Operator for Pavement Operations, you will: Operate equipment such as the skid steer, motor grader, dozer, front end loader, backhoe, paving machine, milling machine, semi-tractor trailer, tanker and various types of compactors; safely and properly operate various hand and power tools Construct and maintain unpaved/paved roadways using materials such as asphalt, crushed concrete, class 6 road base, 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 patching potholes, dig outs and shoveling asphalt and snow Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals Maintain log and record books 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 Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to this type of work Knowledge of basic principles of civil engineering Ability to interpret, apply, and explain pertinent laws, rules, and regulations as well as City policies and procedures Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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 driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges Possess upon hire a Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges is required for this position Possess or willing to obtain a Colorado Class A CDL within (12) months of hire, not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges is required for this position (NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov ) 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! 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. Possess Traffic Control Supervisor certification from the ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) 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 Please contact Jamie Garcia at
Jamie.Garcia@coloradosprings.gov
or 719-385-5171
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 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
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Senior Equipment Operator - Pavement Operations The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Senior Equipment Operator to the Pavement Operations team. As an Equipment Operator for this team, you will perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks for the pavement operations team. This includes operating heavy equipment such as asphalt rollers, pavers, and skid steers to repair streets, sidewalks, and alleys. This team is also responsible for ensuring job site safety, conducting equipment inspections, and assisting with project planning and coordination. Benefits
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: https://coloradosprings.gov/totalrewards About the Pavement Team & Key Duties
Operate asphalt rollers, pavers, and skid steers to repair and maintain streets, sidewalks, and alleys. Responsibilities include job site safety, equipment inspections, and assisting with project planning. Learn more about this team: Roadway Maintenance | City of Colorado Springs Job Details
Job Type:
Full-Time; Non-Exempt Work Schedule:
6:30AM - 5:00PM. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignment after hire. This position requires that you are available for emergency callouts. Hourly Salary:
$28.20 - $33.86 We are 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! View the salary range for this position: 2025 Salary Schedule As a Senior Equipment Operator for Pavement Operations, you will: Operate equipment such as the skid steer, motor grader, dozer, front end loader, backhoe, paving machine, milling machine, semi-tractor trailer, tanker and various types of compactors; safely and properly operate various hand and power tools Construct and maintain unpaved/paved roadways using materials such as asphalt, crushed concrete, class 6 road base, 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 patching potholes, dig outs and shoveling asphalt and snow Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals Maintain log and record books 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 Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to this type of work Knowledge of basic principles of civil engineering Ability to interpret, apply, and explain pertinent laws, rules, and regulations as well as City policies and procedures Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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 driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges Possess upon hire a Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges is required for this position Possess or willing to obtain a Colorado Class A CDL within (12) months of hire, not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges is required for this position (NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov ) 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! 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. Possess Traffic Control Supervisor certification from the ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) 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 Please contact Jamie Garcia at
Jamie.Garcia@coloradosprings.gov
or 719-385-5171
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 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
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