Heavy Equipment Operator Stormwater

City of Loveland • Loveland, CO

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About The Position

Performs the duties of a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Storm Water/Sweeping Division in the Public Works Department. Must work odd hours, weekends and overtime, particularly during snow season and when flooding occurs. Will be required to be on call for after hour and weekend emergency duty approximately every 6 weeks. The salary range for this position is $27.88- $39.04 per hour with a hiring range of $27.88 - $33.46 , depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Monday, 4.30.26 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T. A current resume and a cover letter are preferred. The Heavy Equipment Operator for Solid Waste will o perate 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! Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City. Essential Functions: Operates a full range of all light-to-heavy equipment utilized in the construction, repair and maintenance of roadway and drainage systems. This expectation includes an excavator, bulldozer, backhoe, front-end loader, tractor/mower, tractor-truck pulling heavy trailers, tandem-axle dump truck, tandem-axle with roll off, dump truck with snowplow and sander, liquid anti-icing/de-icing truck, street sweeper, flusher truck, large jet spray-vacuum truck, etc. Understands the basic grade-setting and grade-checking principles for installing pipe. Other Job Functions: In addition to operating specialized heavy equipment, will perform the duties of an equipment operator. Ensures that job site traffic control is in accordance with prescribed standards and follows established safety standards and precautions. Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and construction equipment. Performs a thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspection of assigned equipment and recognizes and reports abnormal operating functions of assigned equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED required.
• 3 years experience in the road construction and/or drainage construction industries required.
• 2 years experience operating heavy equipment machines, tractor-truck with trailer, front-end loader, excavator, backhoe, street sweeper, jet spray/vacuum truck, and flusher truck required.
• Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with an air brake and tanker endorsement.
• Must possess a Traffic Control Supervisor and flagging certificate, or obtain within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must possess considerable knowledge of road and drainage construction and general maintenance principles.
• Must possess considerable skill in the operation of the heavy/specialized equipment needed to construct, repair and maintain roads and drainage systems.
• Must possess considerable knowledge of snow and ice control techniques, materials, and equipment.
• Must work safely and follow all established safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Must follow oral instructions and communicate effectively with co-workers, lead workers and supervisors.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the city’s geography.
• Must work odd hours, weekends and overtime, particularly during snow season and when flooding occurs.
• Will be required to be on call for after hour and weekend emergency duty approximately every 6 weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL with an air brake and tanker endorsement preferred.
• Mechanical training/experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Operates a full range of all light-to-heavy equipment utilized in the construction, repair and maintenance of roadway and drainage systems.
• Understands the basic grade-setting and grade-checking principles for installing pipe.
• Ensures that job site traffic control is in accordance with prescribed standards and follows established safety standards and precautions.
• Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and construction equipment.
• Performs a thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspection of assigned equipment and recognizes and reports abnormal operating functions of assigned equipment.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED