Equipment Operator II - Pavement Operations

City of Colorado Springs•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome an Equipment Operator II to their Public Works Maintenance Operations division! 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.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
Three 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 restrictions
Possess upon hire and maintain, a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restrictions
Current CDL (COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE) holders must register your CDL with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov )
Knowledge of basic operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
Knowledge of practices, methods, and materials used in general construction
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Knowledge of safe operation of asphalt pavers, milling machines, and compaction equipment
Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods
Ability to independently work in the absence of supervision

Nice To Haves

Completion of Road Scholar I Program
Completion of Road Scholar II Program
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

Responsibilities

Operate a single/tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander during snow removal operations
Transport material and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites
Safely use, clean, service, and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and tools
Perform manual labor such as raking/shoveling dirt and asphalt, removing debris, and shoveling snow
Safely operate hand and power tools and construction and maintenance equipment such as compactors, front-end loaders, walk-behind saws and jackhammers
Perform grounds maintenance and clean up
Assist other divisions within the Public Works departments as business needs permit