Equipment Operator II - Pavement Operations

Equipment Operator II - Pavement Operations

Salary

$25.87 - $31.06 Hourly

Location

Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18255

Division

Public Works

Department

Public Works Operations Maint.

Opening Date

07/10/2026

Closing Date

7/24/2026 3:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Equipment Operator II - Pavement Operations

About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome an Equipment Operator II to their Public Works Maintenance Operations division! As an Equipment Operator for this team, you will perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks for the pavement operations team. This includes operating heavy equipment such as asphalt rollers, pavers, and skid steers to repair streets, sidewalks, and alleys. This team is also responsible for ensuring job site safety, conducting equipment inspections, and assisting with project planning and coordination

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

Learn more about this team: Roadway Maintenance | City of Colorado Springs

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs, there is room to grow! Click this link to view the salary range for this position: 2026 Salary Schedule | City of Colorado Springs

As an Equipment Operator II, you will:

• Operate a single/tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander during snow removal operations
• Transport material and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites
• Safely use, clean, service, and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and tools
• Perform manual labor such as raking/shoveling dirt and asphalt, removing debris, and shoveling snow
• Safely operate hand and power tools and construction and maintenance equipment such as compactors, front-end loaders, walk-behind saws and jackhammers
• Perform grounds maintenance and clean up
• Assist other divisions within the Public Works departments as business needs permit
• 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:

• Basic operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
• Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Safe operation of asphalt pavers, milling machines, and compaction equipment

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods
• Independently work in the absence of supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Three 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 restrictions
• Possess upon hire and maintain, a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restrictions

Current CDL (COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE) holders must register your CDL 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.

• Completion of Road Scholar I Program
• Completion of Road Scholar II Program
• Consistently take initiative and proactively seek out opportunities to drive innovation
• Exemplify strong teamwork by actively engaging in team efforts, taking responsibility, and reliably achieving or surpassing performance goals to motivate and inspire others

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

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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 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

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

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess or are you willing to obtain upon 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 Class A or B CDL
• I do not currently possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A or B CDL

05

Please provide your CDL class, license number, state of issuance and any current endorsements. If not applicable, please enter "n/a"

06

Please indicate which of the following you have experience with. Check all that apply:

• Safely operate construction and maintain equipment such as a forklift, excavator, motor grader, dozer, front end loader, backhoe, semi-tractor trailer, skid steer etc.
• Transporting materials and equipment to and from maintenance/construction sites
• Snow and ice control operations along with other emergency response as needed for different events (snow, rain, hail, wind, fire, etc.)
• Manual labor such as cleaning culverts, mowing, patching potholes, and shoveling asphalt
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in light and heavy equipment operation
• Commercial Drivers License
• None

07

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

08

Have you completed either of the Road Scholar I or II programs?

• I have completed the Road Scholar I program.
• I have completed the Road Scholar I and II programs.
• I have not completed either Road Scholar program.

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