City of Cherry Hills Village is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator/Streets Mainten

Heavy Equipment Operator/Streets Maintenance Worker

We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in the Streets Division of the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for construction and maintenance of City streets and right-of-way. This position operates a wide variety of equipment and vehicles, specialized machinery and tools while paying constant attention to safety. The 2025 hourly salary range is $24.99 - $33.73. There is a 10% on-call pay for snow removal duties during the winter months. City operations are located at 2101 W Quincy Ave, Englewood. The work schedule is four ten hour days, Monday through Thursday, 6:30am-5:00pm. To apply, please visit the City website to fill out an application. This position is open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair streets, including digging out old damaged asphalt, shoveling asphalt, patching potholes and street cuts with asphalt hot-mix.
• Perform street overlay and crack-seal operations, making concrete repairs on curbs, gutters and drainage structures, and placing and finishing concrete and gravel.
• Ensure that streets and sidewalks are clear, including plowing snow, sanding streets, and sweeping streets, gutters, and sidewalks.
• The position reports to the Streets Operation Supervisor and Director of Public Works. May take direction from the Right-of-Way/Project Manager.
• Maintain excellent public relations by ensuring public inquiries are answered in a courteous manner and that complaints are responded to promptly.
• Perform snow removal duties and must be available for on-call status during the winter months.

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience with equipment.
• A Class B CDL is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.
• Satisfactory driving record is required for employment.
• Experience with motor graders and asphalt pavers preferred.
• Ability to perform manual labor including but not limited to shoveling and raking dirt, asphalt and other materials.
• Must be able to tolerate a variety of weather conditions which may include wet, humid, snowy, sunny, very hot or very cold conditions.