Equipment Operator I (Class B CDL Required) - Transportation Operations

City and County of Denver; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

457B plan

PTO first year

Holidays

Personal holiday

Wellness day

Volunteer day

Health/dental/vision

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks an Equipment Operator I to perform field operations across the City and County of Denver. The role focuses on operating light to medium industrial equipment, conducting inspections, and assisting with maintenance while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Applicants must hold a valid CDL-B, pass background and drug tests, and communicate in English. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities within the DOTI department.

Qualifications

• CDL with B endorsement required at time of application.
• FMCSA Clearinghouse status must be clear.
• Background check and drug test required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to operate in field across the City and County of Denver.

Responsibilities

• Operates light to medium industrial equipment in construction and maintenance.
• Pre/post trip inspections per federal guidelines.
• Monitor on-board instruments and take corrective action as needed.
• Do manual labor when not operating equipment.
• Assist in preventative maintenance and basic repairs.
• Keep trip records and logs; report vehicle defects or incidents.
• Respond to public inquiries courteously and provide information.
• Participate in snow removal duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Operating machinery

Denver streets knowledge

Read maps

Tools

CDL B endorsements

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose—for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise.

Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.

New hires are typically brought into the organization between $25.00 - $28.00/hour, based on experience and education.

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 1 Wellness Day
• 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position, you can expect to work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver where needed.

The home base for this position is (5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80216).

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

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.

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.

The Traffic Operations 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.

Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates light to medium sized industrial equipment while performing construction, maintenance, and other work in combination with assigned vehicle’s operation or mode of function and ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment and a variety of work related tools
• Inspects vehicle for loose parts, damaged or worn tires, proper air pressure in tires, and other items affecting its safe operation and completes a pre/post trip inspection as defined by federal guidelines
• Observes on-board instruments while operating equipment and takes routine corrective action if malfunctions are indicated
• Performs manual labor in construction, maintenance, or other work-related duties when not driving equipment to or operating it at the work site
• Assists in preventative maintenance of equipment by washing and servicing vehicles with water, oil, and fuel, performs basic maintenance, and makes minor running repairs
• Keeps trip records and logs, reports defects in the vehicles operations, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicle.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provides information within the area of assignment
• Participates in snow removal duties
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience operating machinery and/or equipment for a municipality
• Knowledge of the streets within the City and County of Denver
• Ability to read and follow route maps

License / Certifications

• This job requires driving.
• Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Other Important Details

At the time of application, candidates are required to hold a valid CDL clear of any restrictions or under prohibited status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse.

This position requires a background check, physical, and drug test.

Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English:

• Converse with the general public
• Understand highway traffic signs and signals
• Respond to official inquiries
• Make entries on reports and records

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, November 15, 2026.

About Everything Else

Job Profile CJ1904 Equipment Operator I: To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type: Unlimited Position

Salary Range: $23.89 - $35.84

Target Pay: $25.00 - $28.00/hour, based on experience and education.

Agency: Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

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