Seasonal Equipment Operator

City of Streamboat Strings•Steamboat Springs, CO

6d•$28 - $37

About The Position

The City of Steamboat Springs is hiring Seasonal Equipment Operators to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work and operate a variety of equipment. The position maintains approximately 80 miles of streets, 160 lane miles, 6 miles of alleys, 102 cul-de-sacs, 50 parking lots, trails, and parks, including sanding, plowing, and clearing snow from streets, sidewalks, and trails. The role operates medium- to heavy-duty equipment and trucks, conducts inspections and preventive maintenance, and supports emergency response and special events as needed. The position works under the general supervision of the Streets Supervisor or Foreman and may lead seasonal workers. The position is seasonal. The posting states that hours are variable up to 40 per week depending on department need, and also specifies guaranteed 40 hours per week from November 1 through April 1. Employees are on call during that season and must be available for snow plowing 24/7, including weekends and holidays. The 2026 pay range is $27.67–$37.36 per hour, with a $500 sign-on bonus and a $2,000 end-of-season bonus. Placement within the pay range depends on experience; offers are negotiated based on qualifications.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Four years of experience related to construction, maintenance, or repair, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of a Class B commercial driver's license with air brakes.
Must have a valid commercial driver's license and be able to maintain it.
Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair.
Skill in operating some of the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods and work safely.
Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to perform equipment operation monitoring, active listening, critical thinking, control precision, and multi-limb coordination.
Abilities required include near vision, depth perception, problem sensitivity, and rate control.
Must be on call from November 1 through April 1 and available to plow snow 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Represent the City of Steamboat Springs and uphold its values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect, and Compassion, while prioritizing safety.
Maintain streets, alleys, cul-de-sacs, parking lots, trails, and parks, including sanding, plowing, and clearing snow from streets, sidewalks, and trails.
Operate medium- to heavy-duty equipment such as backhoes, loaders, tandem-axle trucks, graders, and excavators.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections and complete daily inspection sheets.
Work special events during holiday periods and respond to emergencies, including snow removal, monitoring mudslides and high water, sandbagging, clearing debris and fallen trees, and repairing stop signs.
Clean and check equipment and tools after use, and keep equipment clean and in good operating order.
Drive trucks of various sizes and weights to load, haul, and unload equipment, gravel, sand, and snow.
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and report defects or needed repairs to a supervisor or mechanic.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards and policies.
Serve as a lead worker over seasonal workers when needed.