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City and County of Denver

Equipment Operator I - Street Maintenance

City and County of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Equipment Operator I - Street Maintenance About Our Job :

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you and those who benefit from your passion, skills, and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver a great city.

What We Offer :

A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after five years of service

457B retirement plan

140 hours of paid time off earned within the first year plus 12 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one wellness day, and one volunteer day per year

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of start date

Location & Schedule :

This position requires field work throughout Denver as needed.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) enhances the quality of life in Denver by delivering effective, high‑quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services.

Street Maintenance is responsible for filling potholes, repaving streets, sweeping streets, and removing snow from public streets and alleys. The Division also manages the City’s asphalt plant, which produces asphalt for resurfacing and maintaining city streets and alleys.

Responsibilities

Operate light to medium‑sized equipment for maintenance and minor construction projects.

Be part of a street sweeping, paving, milling, or asphalt team.

Act as an entry‑level crew leader for Utility Worker 1 & 2 teammates.

Perform semi‑skilled and light to heavy physical labor on various construction, maintenance, and repair projects.

Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices in accordance with traffic regulations.

Perform other related duties as assigned, including snow removal.

Qualifications

High‑school diploma or equivalent GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate.

Two years of general labor experience, including at least six months operating light to medium‑sized equipment.

Knowledge of city streets/alleys and ability to read maps.

Experience in various weather conditions and environments.

Desire to promote to other positions within the department.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL “B”) with appropriate endorsements.

Application Deadline Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real‑time captioning via CART, or disability‑related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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