Equipment Operator I & II
Listed on 2026-02-24
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Transportation
General Labor
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.
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.
These are full-time, benefited positions that will work Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm (Summer Schedule), and Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm (Winter Schedule). These positions will work out of 5201 St. Vrain Rd., Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, these positions are non-exempt (eligible for overtime).
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
2026 Hiring Salary Range:
Equipment Operator I: $63,828.00 - $77,886.00 Annually
Equipment Operator II: $67,068.00 - $81,834.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
- Phone Screen:
February 13th - First Round Interviews:
February 16th - Second Round Interviews:
February 23rd - Reference Check:
February 27th
New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both 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 bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit student aid.gov for more information.
Equipment Operator IWhen completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager.
If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a 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, which has included training in…
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