Equipment Operator

Pueblo County • Pueblo, CO

5d

About The Position

Transports materials for road construction and road maintenance projects and operates equipment, including snowplowing, sanding, and traffic control as needed. The role requires safe driving skills and includes equipment operation, general construction and maintenance labor, inspections, and materials tracking. This posting may be used to fill multiple openings.

Requirements

• A valid Class A Commercial Colorado Driver’s License with tanker and air brake endorsements is required.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• At least three years of heavy equipment operating experience in the road maintenance or road construction industry preferred.
• For preferred qualifications, relevant and related education, training, and/or experience may be considered as a substitution when it provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including tandem trucks for hauling heavy loads, asphalt and paving equipment, backhoes, power brooms, miller boxes, and weed mowers.
• Perform general labor on construction and maintenance projects.
• Perform snowplowing and sanding.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment to ensure they are in safe operating condition.
• Perform traffic control, flagging, and signing for projects.
• Support road maintenance tasks, including carpentry, fence installation, jack hammering, painting, erosion and drainage control, tree trimming, grounds maintenance, cattle guard replacements, refuge removal, and weed mowing and control.
• Monitor and account for materials usage.
• Perform other duties as appropriate or necessary for job performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, for full-time employees.
• Vacation and sick leave accrual.
• County retirement program.
• Autonomy to grow and find a career path with supportive leadership.
• Inclusive and diverse environment.
• Fitness center at the Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building.
• May be eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave benefits for full-time employees.
• Remote and hybrid working opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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