Equipment Operator I - Keep it Clean COS

Equipment Operator I - Keep it Clean COS

Salary

$21.78 - $26.14 Hourly

Location

Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18448

Division

Public Works

Department

Medians and Rights-of-Way

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

11/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Equipment Operator I - Keep It Clean COS

About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a new Equipment Operator I to the Keep it Clean COS team. In this role, you will perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks for the Keep it Clean team. Learn more about this team: Keep It Clean COS | City of Colorado Springs

Anticipated Work Schedule: 6:30AM - 5:00PM. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignments after hire. This position requires that you are available for emergency callout.

• This posting will be filling multiple positions.*

Were an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As an Equipment Operator I, you will:

• Safely operate construction and maintenance equipment such as hand and power tools, street sweepers, dump trucks equipped with plows and sanders, front-end loaders, and tandem axle trucks
• Transport materials and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites
• Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment
• Apply chemicals, abrasives, and other ice control products
• Maintain log and record books
• Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, mowing, patching potholes, and shoveling asphalt
• 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:

• The basic operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
• Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Ability to:

• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
• Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess, or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire, and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL 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.

• Currently possess a valid Road Scholar I certification

Additional Information

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

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to reach, bend, climb, kneel, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, and drag up to 50 pounds occasionally; use fingers, hands, and legs; distinguish colors, and safely operate assigned vehicle and equipment.

Environmental Conditions

Primary Work Environment - Outdoors with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions

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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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 professional 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, in written detail, your experience including your role and where you gained your experience.

04

Do you currently possess a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restrictions?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess, or are you willing to obtain within 12-months of hire, 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 Colorado Class A or B CDL
• I do not currently possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A or B CDL, but I am willing to obtain a Class B within (12) months of hire
• I do not possess, and I am not willing to obtain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A or B CDL

06

Do you currently possess a valid Road Scholar I certification?

• Yes
• No

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