Concrete Finisher (Equipment Operator, Senior)

Concrete Finisher (Equipment Operator, Senior)

Salary

$28.20 - $33.86 Hourly

Location

Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18398

Division

Public Works

Department

Public Works Operations Maint.

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Concrete Finisher - (Senior Equipment Operator)

About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs is looking for a Concrete Finisher for their Public Works department. In this position, you will construct and maintain concrete infrastructure and perform a wide range of construction, maintenance, and equipment-operation duties. These duties include concrete work, site preparation, snow removal, material transport, and general infrastructure upkeep.

Work Schedule: 6:30AM - 5:00PM; either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignment after hire.

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As a Senior Equipment Operator for the Concrete division, you will:

• Construct and place concrete forms ensuring proper grade, size, shape, and compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and engineering specifications
• Install expansion materials, reinforcement bars, keyways, dowels, etc.
• Assembles and sets formwork that holds concrete to required pitch and depth and aligns forms appropriately
• Place, screen, and level concrete ensuring proper grade control and compliance with ADA and standard specifications
• Finish concrete surfaces utilizing floats, trowels, power floats, and edging and jointing tools
• Conduct site preparation for concrete work, including tear-out/demolition and preparing earthwork to ensure grade control, elevation, surveys, utilities locates, etc., are complete and accurate
• Safely operate a single/tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander during snow removal operations and maintenance equipment such as mowing machines, front-end loaders, and air hammers
• Use, clean, service, transport and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and tools
• Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, mowing, patching potholes, removing debris, and shoveling asphalt and snow
• Schedule and coordinate the work of assigned staff; serve in a lead worker capacity
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications Page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Operation and maintenance of the divisions full range of heavy power-driven equipment
• Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction and maintenance work
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules related to heavy equipment operations
• Related occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Methods and techniques of traffic control and pavement marking
• Basic principles of civil engineering

Ability to:

• Safely and properly operate various hand and power tools
• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Interpret, apply, and explain pertinent laws, rules, and regulations as well as City policies and procedures
• Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks
• Train and direct the work of others
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Five years of full-time, professional experience in related field
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess upon hire a Colorado Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess or willing to obtain a Colorado Class A CDL within (12) months of hire, not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

To be considered for this position you must register your CDL (COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE) WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Possess Traffic Control Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor certifications from the ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association)
• Road Scholar I & II Certifications

Additional Information

Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Environmental Conditions/ Frequency:

Primary Work Environment - Outdoors

Extreme Temperature - Continuously

Wetness and Humidity - Continuously

Respiratory Hazards - Continuously

Noise and Vibrations - Continuously

Physical Hazards - Continuously

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Continuously

Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Frequently

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Apply to Join Our Team

• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.

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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant, full-time experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable.

04

Do you currently possess a valid, or willing to obtain, and maintain upon hire, a non-probationary Colorado driver's license, not subject to restrictions?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges? (NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)]

• I currently possess a valid, non-probationary Class A or B CDL
• I do not possess a valid, non-probationary Class A or B CDL

06

Are you willing to obtain within 12-months of hire, a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A CDL (Commercial Drivers License) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges? (NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)]

• Yes, I currently possess a Class A CDL.
• I am willing to obtain a Class A CDL within 12-months of hire.
• No, I am not willing to obtain a Class A CDL within 12-months of hire.

07

Do you currently possess a valid Road Scholar I Certification and/or Road Scholar II Certification? Check all that apply:

• I possess a valid Road Scholar I Certification.
• I possess a valid Road Scholar II Certification.
• Neither.

08

Do you currently possess either of the ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) certifications listed below? Check all that apply:

• Traffic Control Technician Certification.
• Traffic Control Supervisor Certification.
• I do not possess either certification.

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov