Semi-Trailer Operator

Pay Range $33.94

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 6 / 11 / 24

Applications are being accepted until : 6 / 18 / 24

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Semi-Trailer Operator

Our Gravel Production department is responsible for transporting heavy equipment, oversized loads, and materials used by Colorado Springs Utilities' construction and maintenance crews.

We are hiring an experienced Semi-Trailer Operator to contribute to our ability to allocate personnel, heavy equipment, transportation services, and various resources to all four of our utility services (natural gas, electric, water, and wastewater).

You will directly impact the success of our recycling, mining, and staging / transfer facility operations. If you are excited to leverage your experience and skill in operating semi-tractor trailers, tandem dump trucks, and roll-off trucks, we want to hear from you!

A day in the life of a Semi-Trailer Operator may include :

• Operating semi-trucks with a variety of trailers, end dumps, belly dumps, flat decks, and lowboys
• Operating semi-tractors with 9,000-gallon tankers and 4,000-gallon tandem units
• Operating roll-off trucks transporting 20- and 30-yard roll-off containers
• Maintaining and performing preventive maintenance on semi-trucks and trailers

Who You Are

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required ; a tanker endorsement is preferred
• Extensive experience with operating Class 6, 7, and 8 tractors, trailers, and tandems
• Experience with operating front-end loaders and skid steers is valued
• Ability to read and interpret street maps
• Ability to inspect commercial vehicles in accordance with Federal and State requirements
• Knowledge of Federal and State Department of Transportation regulations

Experience, knowledge, and skills in the following areas are valued :

• Operating various pieces of heavy equipment (e.g., skid steers, front-end loaders)
• Determining vehicle weight capacities
• Transporting materials
• Safety regulations
• Highway weight and bridge restrictions

Who We Are

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in one of the most desired cities to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report)

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.

We do not just say people are important we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off Because everybody needs time off to recharge
• Vacation New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
• Personal Leave 3 days per year of personal leave
• Paid Holidays 12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
• Vacation Buy Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

effective the 1st of the month following your start date)

• Wellness Program Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Last updated : 2024-06-12