Equipment Operator II (Patch Truck) – Street Maintenance

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

3d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator II (Patch Truck) works in Street Maintenance, a division of the City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The role supports maintenance of Denver’s streets, alleys, and transportation network, reporting to the Roslyn location at the beginning and end of each shift and working in the field throughout the city during the day.

The position operates a patch truck for pothole patching and medium-sized specialized equipment for construction and maintenance work. It includes vehicle inspections, monitoring equipment, performing related manual labor, assisting with preventive maintenance and minor repairs, maintaining trip records, reporting defects and incidents, responding courteously to public inquiries, participating in snow removal, and training and mentoring junior team members. The role requires a performance assessment, background check, physical, and drug test. Applicants must hold a valid, unrestricted CDL Class B with appropriate endorsements at application and meet commercial-driver English proficiency requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate from high school or possess a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate; additional appropriate experience may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
• Three years of general labor experience, including two years operating light- to medium-sized equipment.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class B) with appropriate endorsements at the time of application; the license and endorsements must remain current.
• At application, hold a valid CDL clear of restrictions and not under prohibited status in the FMCSA Clearinghouse.
• Pass a performance assessment involving a pre-trip inspection, post-trip inspection, and maneuvering/driving.
• Pass a background check, physical, and drug test.
• Demonstrate English proficiency sufficient to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating a unitized patch truck and walk-behind roller.
• Paving experience or experience working with asphalt.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily work assignments.
• Ability to enter and save data on electronic devices daily.

Responsibilities

• Operate a patch truck for pothole patching.
• Operate medium-sized specialized equipment and attachments for construction, maintenance, and other work, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect vehicles for loose parts, tire condition and pressure, and other safety issues; complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections according to federal guidelines.
• Monitor on-board instruments and take routine corrective action when malfunctions are indicated.
• Perform manual labor related to construction, maintenance, and other work when not operating equipment at a work site.
• Assist with preventive equipment maintenance by washing and servicing vehicles with water, oil, and fuel; perform basic maintenance and minor running repairs.
• Keep trip records and logs and report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage.
• Respond courteously to public inquiries and provide information within the area of assignment.
• Participate in snow removal duties.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Benefits

• Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service.
• 457B retirement plan.
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
• 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 the start date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED