Semi-Trailer Operator

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$36 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Please note that the starting rate of pay for this position is set at $36.29/hour, followed by an increase to $38.11/hour after successfully completing probation. Our Gravel Production team is responsible for transporting heavy equipment, oversized loads, and materials used by Colorado Springs Utilities' construction and maintenance crews. We are hiring an experienced Semi-Trailer Operator to contribute to our ability to allocate personnel, heavy equipment, transportation services, and various resources to all four of our utility services (natural gas, electric, water, and wastewater). You will directly impact the success of our recycling, mining, and staging/transfer facility operations. If you are excited to leverage your experience and skill in operating semi-tractor trailers, tandem dump trucks, and roll-off trucks, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required; a tanker endorsement is preferred
Extensive experience with operating Class 6, 7, and 8 tractors, trailers, and tandems
Ability to read and interpret street maps
Ability to inspect commercial vehicles in accordance with Federal and State requirements
Knowledge of Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations

Nice To Haves

Experience with operating front-end loaders and skid steers is valued
Experience, knowledge, and skills in the following areas are valued:
Operating various pieces of heavy equipment (e.g., skid steers, front-end loaders)
Determining vehicle weight capacities
Transporting materials
Safety regulations
Highway weight and bridge restrictions

Responsibilities

Operating semi-trucks with a variety of trailers, end dumps, belly dumps, flat decks, and lowboys
Operating semi-tractors with 9,000-gallon tankers and 4,000-gallon tandem units
Operating roll-off trucks transporting 20- and 30-yard roll-off containers
Maintaining and performing preventive maintenance on semi-trucks and trailers

Benefits

Time Off to Recharge
Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Additional Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness