Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance; Asphalt, Paving, Milling - CDL B

Equipment Operator I

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

Street Maintenance, a division within the City and County of Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, is responsible for keeping Denver's streets and alleys safe, clean, and reliable year-round. The division oversees a wide range of essential services, including pothole repair, milling, paving, patching, alley maintenance, and citywide street sweeping. It also operates Denver's asphalt plant, which produces the materials necessary to resurface and maintain the city's transportation infrastructure.

In addition, Street Maintenance leads Denver's citywide snow response program, ensuring timely and efficient snow removal to keep roadways accessible during winter weather.

To support these critical operations, the Street Maintenance team is currently hiring for an Equipment Operator I's to join the team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of Denver's streets, alleys, and transportation network while serving the community through all seasons.

As a Equipment Operator I you will:

• Be part of a Paving, Milling, or Asphalt team
• Perform semi-skilled and light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Operate weed whackers, snow blowers, pull weeds, rake and shovel asphalt, and run the wing on a paver.
• Operate light to medium sized equipment for maintenance and minor construction projects
• Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirement
• Perform other related duties as assigned including snow removal duties

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Desire to preform light to heavy physical labor on a variety of projects related to street maintenance
• Previous experience with street maintenance, and other labor or construction-related tasks
• Desire to work outside in various weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, ect) and environments (dust, fumes, etc.)
• Knowledge of city of Denver streets/alleys and use of maps
• Desire to promote to other positions within the department

This position requires a performance assessment which involves a pre-trip inspection, post-trip inspection, and maneuvering/driving. To be considered for this position, you must pass this assessment. Additional detailed information will be provided once you are invited for the assessment.

At the time of application, candidates are required to hold a valid CDL clear of any restrictions or under prohibited status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse.

This position requires a background check, physical, and drug test.

Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English:

• Converse with the general public
• Understand highway traffic signs and signals
• Respond to official inquiries
• Make entries on reports and records

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Requirement:
  Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement:
  Two (2) years of general labor experience which must include six (6) months of experience operating light to medium sized equipment.
• Education/Experience Equivalency:
  Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  This job requires driving. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.