Equipment Operator Streets

City of Loveland • Loveland, CO

12h • $25 - $34

About The Position

Perform the duties of an Equipment Operator for the Streets Division in the
Public Works Department. The salary range for this position is $25.42-
$34.32 per hour with a hiring range of $25.42 - $29.87, depending on
qualifications and experience.   This opportunity will remain open until filled.

The Equipment Operator for Streets will operate with a commitment to the One
City, One Team approach, positively collaborate with team members and residents,
and show a dedication to excellent service with courtesy and kindness!

Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. four days per week. Required to work
on-call and overtime as needed. Must be able to work odd hours, weekends, and
overtime, particularly during snow season.

Please view our video Working at Loveland [https://youtu.be/Ds-iL_GT0tw] to
learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working
for the City.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL)with an Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements; class A commercial driver's license preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within six (6) months if required.
• Weeds/Pothole Crew: Must possess a Colorado Department of Agriculture Certified Operator license, or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Possess knowledge of road construction, repairs, and general maintenance procedures.
• Possess skill in the operation of light to medium equipment needed to construct, repair, and maintain roads.
• Possess knowledge of snow and ice control techniques, materials, and be able to operate snowplows with anti-icing/de-icing equipment.
• Must work safely and follow all established safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Must be able to follow oral instructions and communicate effectively with co-workers, lead workers and supervisors.
• Must be able to work odd hours, weekends, and overtime, particularly during snow season.
• This position requires a CDL.  Employees in this position are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in motor-grader operation, front-end loader operation, tandem-axle dump trucks, tractor/trailer hauling, mowing operations, spraying weeds with chemicals, snow removal operation, paving and patching, crack sealing, and roto-milling operations are highly desirable.
• Traffic Control Technician and Flagging Certificates highly desired.
• Basic knowledge of the City's geography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares vehicle mileage reports.
• Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicle.
• Performs a thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspection of assigned equipment.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as pickup truck, tandem axel dump truck, tractor with drag box, asphalt roller, forklift, tandem axel water truck, wheel loader.
• May operate class A tractor with flatbed trailer or side dump trailer, mowing tractor, motor grader, pothole spray patcher, trackless with weed spraying attachment, street sweeper, crack-seal machine, tack trailer, roto mill, asphalt paver.
• Asphalt Crew Fills cracks in the asphalt during the colder months.
• Roto milling and asphalt patching during the warmer months.
• Alley Crew Responsible for the maintenance on all alleys.
• Maintenance includes leveling/ filling holes, dig out/rebuild, tree trimming.
• Preforms small concrete repairs on curb heads and medians.
• Hauls large logs for the Urban Forestry Division.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the liquid tank farm, brine machine, and the production of salt brine.
• Weeds/Pothole Crew: Responsible for right-of-way mowing and weed spraying.
• Responsible for filling all potholes.
• Maintains records of weed pesticides.
• Winter Operations (All Crews) Operates a tandem axel dump truck equipped with front snow plow side wing plow, and combination liquid/granular spreader.
• Operates liquid anti-icing/deicing tandem axel truck with front plow.
• Operates snow removal equipment on a twelve-hour shift, as designated by supervisor.
• Consolidation and removal of snow from the downtown area.
• Ice cutting for drainage issues.
• Pick-up and removal of snow piles/hazards.
• Clearing out right-of-way sidewalks
• Works with or on other Streets crews as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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