Equipment Operator I - Street Maintenance (Asphalt, Paving, Milling) - CDL B Required
About The Position
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is responsible for enhancing the quality of life in Denver by delivering public infrastructure and services. The Street Maintenance division, within DOTI, focuses on keeping Denver's streets and alleys safe, clean, and reliable year-round. This includes services such as pothole repair, milling, paving, patching, alley maintenance, street sweeping, and operating Denver's asphalt plant. The division also leads the city's snow response program. The Street Maintenance team is currently hiring an Equipment Operator I to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of Denver’s streets, alleys, and transportation network.
Requirements
- Desire to perform light to heavy physical labor on a variety of projects related to street maintenance
- Previous experience with street maintenance, and other labor or construction-related tasks
- Desire to work outside in various weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, etc.) and environments (dust, fumes, etc.)
- Knowledge of city of Denver streets/alleys and use of maps
- Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
- Two (2) years of general labor experience which must include six (6) months of experience operating light to medium sized equipment.
- Must hold a valid CDL clear of any restrictions or under prohibited status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse at the time of application.
- Must be proficient in the English language, including the ability to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.
- Must pass a performance assessment which involves a pre-trip inspection, post-trip inspection, and maneuvering/driving.
- Must pass a background check, physical, and drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Desire to promote to other positions within the department
Responsibilities
- Be part of a Paving, Milling, or Asphalt team
- Perform semi-skilled and light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
- Operate weed whackers, snow blowers, pull weeds, rake and shovel asphalt, and run the wing on a paver.
- Operate light to medium sized equipment for maintenance and minor construction projects
- Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirements
- Perform other related duties as assigned including snow removal duties
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Guaranteed life-long monthly pension (once vested after 5 years of service)
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
- 12 paid holidays
- 1 personal holiday
- 1 Wellness Day
- 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
