City of Colorado Springs
Senior Equipment Operator - Drainage Operations
City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Senior Equipment Operator – Drainage Operation
The City of Colorado Springs welcomes multiple Senior Equipment Operators to the Drainage Operation team in the Public Works Operations Maintenance Division. As a Senior Equipment Operator, you will perform skilled construction and maintenance tasks to construct and maintain the city’s roadway and drainage infrastructure.
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 https://coloradosprings.gov/totalrewards
About 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 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Either Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday depending on crew assignment after hire.
Job Type Full-time; Non-Exempt
Hiring Range $28.20 – $33.86
Pay Equity We’re an accredited pay equity employer! The starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education.
As a Senior Equipment Operator, you will:
Operate equipment such as long reach excavator, motor grader, dozer, front end loader, backhoe, semi-tractor trailer, tanker, and various 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.
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.
Education & Experience
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
Five years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions.
Possess and maintain upon hire a valid, non-probationary Class B Colorado CDL 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 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 DRIVER'S LICENSE) 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.
Desired Qualifications
Experience using Cartegraph.
Experience obtaining permits related to stormwater and/or drainage.
Contact 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 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.
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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 https://coloradosprings.gov/totalrewards
About 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 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Either Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday depending on crew assignment after hire.
Job Type Full-time; Non-Exempt
Hiring Range $28.20 – $33.86
Pay Equity We’re an accredited pay equity employer! The starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education.
As a Senior Equipment Operator, you will:
Operate equipment such as long reach excavator, motor grader, dozer, front end loader, backhoe, semi-tractor trailer, tanker, and various 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.
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.
Education & Experience
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
Five years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions.
Possess and maintain upon hire a valid, non-probationary Class B Colorado CDL 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 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 DRIVER'S LICENSE) 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.
Desired Qualifications
Experience using Cartegraph.
Experience obtaining permits related to stormwater and/or drainage.
Contact 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 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.
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