Equipment Operator II - Mountain Parks - Denver Parks and Recreation

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Denver is seeking a full-time Park Operations Equipment Operator II focused on waste collection and parks maintenance. Work is on-site at Morrison, CO with early hours and occasional weekends.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma, a CDL-B with endorsements, and 2+ years operating equipment; a CDL Tanker endorsement is due within 6 months. CDL-A is targeted within 6 months as well.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years general labor experience, including two years operating light to medium equipment.
• CDL-B with endorsements; Tanker endorsement within 6 months; licenses must be kept current.

Responsibilities

• Operate light- to medium-sized equipment (trash trucks, bobcat, dump trucks) for parks maintenance.
• Perform pre/post-trip inspections and basic maintenance/repairs as needed.
• Monitor on-board instruments and take corrective action as needed.
• Keep trip logs; report defects, accidents, damages, or violations.
• Handle park maintenance tasks: trash removal, graffiti removal, power washing, etc.
• Interact with the public respectfully and coordinate with stakeholders; snow removal as required.

Skills

Parks maintenance

Construction knowledge

Flexible schedule

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL (B) with endorsements

CDL Tanker Endorsement

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 $27- $29/hour based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• 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 and 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 on site at 300 Union Avenue, Morrison, CO, 80465. While the typical maintenance hours are 6:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Typically this person will work a 4, 10 hour days, Monday – Friday. This person will work variable hours, along with occasional weekend and holiday shifts.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Denver Parks & Recreation is seeking a full-time Park Operations Equipment Operator II whose focus will be on waste collection in parks along with other duties as assigned.

Specifically, as an Equipment Operator II you will:

• Operate light- to medium-sized industrial equipment such as trash trucks, a bobcat, dump trucks, etc. while performing parks maintenance operations and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment and a variety of tools
• Inspect equipment for items affecting its safe operation and complete a pre/post-trip inspection as defined by federal guidelines; perform preventative maintenance, basic maintenance, and minor repairs to equipment
• Observe on-board instruments while operating equipment and take routine corrective action if malfunctions are indicated
• Keep trip records and logs, report defects, accidents, damages, or traffic violations
• Perform various park maintenance and landscaping duties such as trash and debris removal, graffiti removal, repairs in response to vandalism, power washing, etc.
• Interact with the public in a courteous and respectful manner; form strong and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Perform snow removal operations when necessary

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to:

• Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion
• Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
• Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity
• Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced parks professional who is looking for an opportunity to grow and develop in their career. Our ideal candidate will be adept with safety considerations, skilled in building strong working relationships, and keen on capitalizing their leadership skills. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience with parks maintenance operations and basic construction knowledge
• Have a flexible schedule and be willing to work various hours including weekends and holidays
• Execute this position as a team player who displays integrity, a p
• Positive attitude, and an eagerness to lead and learn
• Manual transmission endorsement within 6 months of hire
• Successfully pass in-person performance assessment as part of the interview process
• Successfully obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL "A") within 6 months of hire

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of general labor experience which must include two (2) years of experience operating light to medium sized equipment
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements
• Licensure: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application. Requires a CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until October 8, 2026.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ1905 Equipment Operator II

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$25.30 - $37.96

Target Pay

$27 - $29/hour based on experience and education

Agency

Parks and Recreation

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.

Assessment Requirement

Performance Test

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