Senior Equipment Operator - Quality of Life

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a Senior Equipment Operator to join the Quality of Life team. This role is crucial for the Keep It Clean COS Program, which aims to reduce litter and enhance the city's appearance. The Senior Equipment Operator will be responsible for developing and overseeing a crew dedicated to this initiative. The position requires availability for emergency callouts and is subject to potential furloughs in the 2026 calendar year. The City of Colorado Springs is an accredited pay equity employer, and starting pay will be based on experience and education, with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• Five (5) years of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
• Currently possess and able to maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions.
• Currently possess, or obtain upon hire, a valid non-probationary Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges.
• Currently possess or willing to obtain within (12) months of hire, a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A CDL not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges.
• Must register CDL with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of the division's full range of heavy power-driven equipment.
• Knowledge of stormwater infrastructure maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of snow removal operations.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and materials used in general construction and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of drainage and traffic control operations.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to this type of work.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of traffic control and pavement marking.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate a transit; set and read grade stakes.
• Ability to apply and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Ability to train and direct the work of others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform supervisory duties in the absence of supervisor.
• Ability to ensure compliance with City standards and specifications.

Nice To Haves

• Consistently take initiative and proactively seek out opportunities to drive innovation.
• Exemplify strong teamwork by actively engaging in team efforts, taking responsibility, and reliably achieving or surpassing performance goals to motivate and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wide range of equipment, including mowers, motor graders, vacuum trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, compactors, semi-tractor trailers, and tankers.
• Operate single- and tandem-axle dump trucks equipped with plows and sanders; apply chemicals, abrasives, and other ice-control materials during snow and ice events.
• Provide lead supervision by scheduling, coordinating, and directing the work of assigned staff.
• Perform manual labor such as mowing, trash collection, and cleaning vacated homeless encampments.
• Complete routine maintenance tasks including cleaning culverts, mowing, pothole patching, and debris removal.
• Remove and properly dispose of litter, debris, overgrown vegetation, graffiti, illegal signage, and other blight throughout the City, including vacant lots, creek beds, and banks.
• Secure vacant structures safely using hand tools, power tools, and related equipment.
• Construct, repair, and maintain paved and unpaved rights-of-way and drainage systems using materials such as asphalt, concrete, riprap, and geotextiles.
• Schedule and manage herbaceous fuel maintenance along rights-of-way.
• Read and interpret maps, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Schedule and coordinate encampment rotations and abatement assignments.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and reports.
• Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance duties.
• Safely and effectively operate heavy equipment along with a full range of hand and power tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

What This Job Offers

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