Lead Equipment Operator Stormwater

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

1d•$31 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Equipment Operator for Stormwater Maintenance plans, prepares, and executes assigned tasks and projects, including coordinating materials, equipment, utility locates, traffic control, purchasing, crew productivity, and site safety. The role includes field supervision and collaboration with engineers, team members, residents, businesses, and other internal and external stakeholders. The operator maintains and repairs stormwater infrastructure and operates and trains others on heavy and specialized equipment. The position participates in snow removal, winter deicing and anti-icing, and emergency response, including flooding, adverse weather, non-hazardous waste spills, and street hazards. It is essential personnel work and includes rotating 24/7 on-call emergency duty. The employee must be able to work occasional irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and be able to reach the Public Works Administration Building within 30 minutes during adverse weather. The role also requires directing on-call staff when the Stormwater Maintenance Crew Supervisor is absent. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least five years of heavy or specialized construction equipment operating experience, and a valid Class B CDL with air-brake and tanker endorsements. The salary range is $31.23–$43.72 per hour, with a hiring range of $31.23–$37.48 depending on qualifications and experience. A current resume and cover letter are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of experience operating heavy or specialized construction equipment.
Valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air-brake and tanker endorsements.
Confined-space-entry training or certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
Traffic Control Supervisor and flagging certifications, or ability to obtain them within six months of hire.
Thorough knowledge of equipment, materials, and techniques used in stormwater infrastructure inspection, maintenance, construction, and cleaning; pipe jetting; street sweeping; and snow and ice control.
Strong ability to operate light, heavy, and specialized construction equipment and effectively train others in its use.
Accurate record-keeping skills and proficiency with computers and software.
Ability to serve as a rotating 24/7 on-call responder, including after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency duty.
Ability to provide direction to on-call staff during the Stormwater Maintenance Crew Supervisor's absence.
Ability to lead by example and adhere to safety policies, procedures, quality standards, and efficiency expectations.
Construction knowledge and experience with stormwater infrastructure installation, concrete flatwork, hot-mix and cold-mix asphalt, road base, trench excavation, backfill and compaction, and construction dewatering.
Ability to work occasional irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime, particularly during snow season and flooding events.
Ability to reach the Public Works Administration Building within 30 minutes during adverse weather.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including working from ladders in awkward positions and handling heavy objects and tools.
Employees in this position are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing; the role requires successful completion of a driving-record and background check and applicable DOT selection requirements.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a lead worker in stormwater, water/wastewater, or roadway construction, maintenance, and repair.
Welding and/or mechanical experience.
Class A CDL with air-brake and tanker endorsements.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and execute assigned tasks and projects, including addressing technical specifications and determining material and equipment needs.
Arrange utility locates and traffic control, purchase materials, and ensure crew productivity and job-site safety.
Collaborate with engineers and internal and external stakeholders, including residents and businesses.
Clean, maintain, and perform minor repairs on stormwater infrastructure, including storm sewers, inlets and catch basins, manholes, channels, swales, and permanent stormwater quality treatment measures (BMPs).
Operate heavy and specialized equipment and train others in its use.
Make decisions aligned with leadership direction and provide insights and recommendations to support effective outcomes.
Take a lead role as directed during snow removal and winter deicing or anti-icing operations.
Respond to emergencies, including flooding, adverse weather events, non-hazardous waste spills, and street hazards.
Participate in annual flood-response and snow-removal training.
Recognize and report abnormally operating equipment.
Perform routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and construction equipment and coordinate significant or non-routine maintenance with Public Works Fleet Maintenance staff.
Serve as a rotating 24/7 on-call responder for after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergencies.
Provide direction to on-call staff during the Stormwater Maintenance Crew Supervisor's absence.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two medical plans, dental insurance, and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members.
Dedicated employee health and wellness center.
Discounted Chilson Center passes.
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave.
Flexible spending accounts, including dependent care.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary critical illness coverage.
Retirement plans including 401a, 457, and Roth options, with company match.
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 and regular performance reviews.
Eligibility for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program through local government employment.