Equipment Operator I & II

Description

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire five (5) Equipment I and Equipment II positions. The Equipment Operator I is the entry-level classification in the Equipment Operator series. The Equipment Operator I performs a variety of unskilled and semi‑skilled duties in the operation of light equipment utilized in road construction, maintenance, and repair work. The Equipment Operator II is the journey‑level classification in the Equipment Operator series.

The Equipment Operator II performs a variety of semi‑skilled and skilled duties in the operation of medium equipment utilized in road construction, maintenance, and repair work.

$67,068.00 - $96,600.00 Annually

Boulder County, CO

Full‑time

6647(EQ1&EQ2)

Public Works

PWD RDM Road Maintenance

02/20/2026

03/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Non‑Exempt

Full‑time, benefited positions that will work Monday – Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm (Summer Schedule), and Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Winter Schedule).

These positions will work out of 5201 St. Vrain Rd., Longmont, Colorado. Boulder County requires employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Equipment Operator I: $63,828.00 – $77,886.00 Annually

Equipment Operator II: $67,068.00 – $81,834.00 Annually

New employees receive an 80‑hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, plus 8 hours of vacation and medical leave accruals each month (must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re‑hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers pension contributions, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and paid time off.

• Operate equipment such as single‑axle trucks and light front‑end loaders used for county road construction, snow removal, maintenance, and repair.
• Service and make minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.
• Check and report present or anticipated mechanical problems of assigned equipment.
• Perform manual labor as a crew member involved in construction and maintenance projects.
• May operate, as a trainee, medium equipment such as backhoes, tandem‑axle trucks, and medium front‑end loaders.
• Perform related work as required.
• May be reassigned in emergency situations.

• Operate equipment such as front‑end loaders, backhoes, tandem‑axle trucks, and other medium equipment used for county road construction, snow removal, maintenance, and repair.
• Service and make minor repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment.
• Check and report present or anticipated mechanical problems of assigned equipment.
• Perform general labor required on construction and maintenance projects.
• Train and give general direction to other employees.
• May operate, as a trainee, heavy equipment such as graders, loaders, and snow plows.
• Perform related work as required.
• May be reassigned in emergency situations.

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Equipment Operator I: At least one year of experience operating road maintenance equipment.
Equipment Operator II: At least two years of experience operating road maintenance equipment, including training in the operation of medium‑sized road equipment.

Driver’s License:

• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Equipment Operator I:
  Must possess a Class B – CDL with the requirement that a Class A – CDL is obtained within 6 months of hire. Commercial driver’s licenses with restrictions E, L, N, O, or V will not be accepted.
• Equipment Operator II:
  Must possess a Class A or B – CDL and obtain a Class A within 6 months of hire. Restrictions E, L, N, O, or V will not be accepted.

Background Check: A job offer is contingent upon passing a background investigation.

Special Requirements: Applicants must pass a pre‑employment physical and drug test.

Pre‑Employment Physical: Candidates are required to successfully complete a pre‑employment physical.