What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator II- Street Maintenance position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high-quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services.
For more information, please visit the DOTI website.
DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:
DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $27.00-30.00 an hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Location
In this position, you can expect to report to work in-person of either the office or in the field throughout the City and County of Denver where needed.
What You’ll Do
We are currently hiring an Equipment Operator II for the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure’s (DOTI) Street Maintenance teams.
DOTI street maintenance team is responsible for the operation, maintenance, installation, and emergency repair of traffic control devices. They also operate the Transportation Management Center and are responsible for signals, electronics repair, utility locates, sign installation, sign manufacturing and pavement markings.
Equipment Operators:
- The crew leaders for the Equipment Operator I and Utility Worker 1&2 teammates
- Perform semi-skilled and light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects
- Operate medium to heavy weight equipment powered by engines for maintenance and minor construction projects and patch asphalt and paved areas
- Lift and empty heavy solid waste containers into disposal trucks, operate hydraulic compaction unit on city trash collection vehicles, and wash trucks as needed
- Perform minor repairs on gardening and grounds equipment, vehicles, and machinery including repairs of sprinkler systems and may design and fabricate equipment and tools as needed
- 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
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
- Previous experience with street maintenance, and other labor-related tasks
- Experience working in various weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, etc.) 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
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
- Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of general labor experience which must include two (2) years of experience operating light to medium sized equipment.
- Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements.
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License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application.
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CJ1905 Equipment Operator II
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$24.71 - $37.07
Starting Pay
$27.00-30.00 an hour
Agency
Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure
Assessment Requirement
Performance Test
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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