Senior Equipment Operator - Pavement Operations at City of Colorado Springs, CO

About the Department

Variety of Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance PERA Retirement Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts Medical Management Programs Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Long Term Care HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care Read more about our many benefits at this link: https://coloradosprings.gov/totalrewards

• Operate equipment such as the skid steer, motor grader, dozer, front end loader, backhoe, paving machine, milling machine, semi-tractor trailer, tanker and various types of compactors; safely and properly operate various hand and power tools
• Construct and maintain unpaved/paved roadways using materials such as asphalt, crushed concrete, class 6 road base, and/or geotextiles
• Operate a single or tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander; apply chemicals, abrasives, and other ice control products during snow removal operations
• Perform manual labor such as patching potholes, dig outs and shoveling asphalt and snow
• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals
• Maintain log and record books
• Schedule, coordinate, train, and direct the work of assigned maintenance staff; serve in a lead worker capacity
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

• Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operations
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to this type of work
• Knowledge of basic principles of civil engineering
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain pertinent laws, rules, and regulations as well as City policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Position Duties

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Five years of full-time, professional experience in related field
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges 
• Possess upon hire a Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges is required for this position
• Possess or willing to obtain a Colorado Class A CDL within (12) months of hire, not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges is required for this position

Substitutions: We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

We encourage all to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess Traffic Control Supervisor certification from the ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association)
• 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

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands: The position requires the ability to pull, reach, bend, climb, kneel, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently, and use fingers, hands, and legs; distinguish colors, and safely operate assigned vehicle and equipment.

Environmental Conditions/ Frequency:

Primary Work Environment – Outdoors

Extreme Temperature – Continuously

Wetness and Humidity – Continuously

Respiratory Hazards – Continuously

Noise and Vibrations – Continuously

Physical Hazards – Continuously

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards – Continuously