What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Colorado Springs Utilities?
Heavy Equipment Operator
Please note that the starting pay rate for this position is $40.68 followed by a pay rate increase to $42.70 upon successfully completing probation (typically six months).
Our Gravel Production Support Services team is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator who will operate a variety of heavy equipment, trucks, and semi-tractor trailers in support of water, natural gas, electric, and wastewater construction and maintenance activities and special projects. Some of the equipment that you will have an opportunity to safely operate includes track excavators, wheel loaders, backhoes, skid loaders, mobile cranes, track dozers, and digger derricks. You will be required to navigate driveways, alleyways, high-traffic roadways, and operate equipment in a variety of tight overhead environments.
What Else Will You be Doing?
- Inspecting equipment, performing preventative maintenance on equipment, and scheduling repairs
- Performing pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documenting checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report)
- Coordinating major construction projects
- Performing skilled activities in repairing utility collection, transmission, and distribution systems
- Assisting customers with questions and providing information to address questions and concerns
- Assisting in project planning and setting up job sites
Please note that the successful candidate must be available to work overtime and will be subject to callouts after-hours as dictated by business needs.
Who You Are
- Demonstrated experience in the skilled and safe operation and transportation of heavy equipment
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license
- Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL); tanker, doubles, and triples endorsements are preferred, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire
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
Salary : $5,250
