Equipment Operator I - Pavement Operations

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 62,408,000 - 74,901,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Colorado Springs is looking for an Equipment Operator I to join the pavement operations team. You will operate a range of equipment to repair and maintain streets and alleys, including trucks, plows, and compactors, in outdoor conditions.

Typical schedule is 6:30AM–5:00PM, with shifts Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday depending on crew. The role requires safety focus, physical endurance, and valid Colorado licenses including CDL Class B within one year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of professional, full-time experience in general construction, manual labor or a related field.
• Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license.
• Possess, or obtain within one year of hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado CDL Class B driver's license which is not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges.

Responsibilities

• Operate single/tandem axle dump trucks, plows, and sanders during snow removal.
• Transport materials and equipment to/from work sites.
• Safely use, service, and make minor repairs to tools and equipment.
• Perform manual labor such as shoveling, debris removal, and site clean-up.
• Assist other Public Works teams as business needs require.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain accurate work records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Power equipment operation

General construction methods

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class B driver’s license (Colorado) within 1 year

Tools

FMCSA Clearinghouse registration

Job description

Salary $21.78 - $26.14 Hourly

Location Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type Classified - Full Time

Job Number 18292

Division Public Works

Department Public Works Operations Maint.

Opening Date 10/05/2026

Closing Date 10/19/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA Non-Exempt

Description / Position Overview

The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome Equipment Operator I's to the pavement operations team! As an Equipment Operator you will perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks for the City's Public Works Department. You will operate a variety of equipment to include asphalt pavers, milling machines, rollers, loaders, back-hoes, skid steers, pothole trucks and compaction equipment to repair and maintain streets and alleys.

Anticipated Schedule

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

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

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As An Equipment Operator I, You Will

• Operate single/tandem axle dump trucks, plows, and sanders during snow removal.
• Transport materials and equipment to/from work sites.
• Safely use, service, and make minor repairs to tools and equipment.
• Perform manual labor such as shoveling, debris removal, and site clean-up.
• Assist other Public Works teams as business needs require.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain accurate work records.
• 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:

• 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:

• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of professional, full-time experience in general construction, manual labor or a related field
• Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions
• Possess, or obtain within one year of hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado CDL Class B driver's license which is not subject to restrictions 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

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.

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to pull, reach, bend, climb, kneel, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently, and use fingers, hands, and legs; distinguish colors, and safely operate assigned vehicle and equipment.

Environmental Conditions / Frequency

Primary Work Environment

Outdoors around moving vehicles and heavy machinery

Extreme Temperature

Daily

Wetness and Humidity

Daily

Respiratory Hazards

Daily exposure to toxic chemicals, dust, fumes, odors, and gases

Noise and Vibrations

Daily

Physical Hazards

Motorized equipment and heavy traffic daily

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards

Continuous exposure

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.

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone [phone]

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov