Equipment Operator III (Asphalt Crusher/Screener)

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B retirement plan

140 hours PTO first year plus holidays

Job summary

City and County of Denver's Street Maintenance is hiring an Equipment Operator III (Crusher / Screener) to support the asphalt plant and city infrastructure at the Roslyn Campus in Denver.

You will operate heavy and medium equipment, ensure safety and maintenance, and work with asphalt plant staff to meet production targets, including snow removal duties. A CDL-B with tanker endorsement is required within 6 months, and prior two years heavy equipment experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED/HiSET/TASC certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience operating medium-sized, specialized equipment including two (2) years of large, heavy industrial equipment.
• CDL "B" with appropriate endorsements at the time of application; Tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor conveyors, crushers, and screens to maintain material flow and safety.
• Direct front-end loader and hauling operators to meet production targets and coordinate with asphalt plant staff.
• Perform routine maintenance on belts, pulleys, drive belts, bearings, and screens; assist with repairs as needed.
• Complete and maintain daily logs including production hours, tonnage, fuel usage, and inspections.
• Participate in snow removal duties and other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Small hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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 $28.00 - $31.00/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 will report to the Roslyn Campus (5440 Roslyn St, Bldg. (Asphalt Plant) Denver, CO 80216) at the beginning and end of each shift. During the day, you will work at the Roslyn throughout the Day City and County of Denver as needed.

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.

For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

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.

Street Maintenance, a division within the City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, is responsible for keeping Denver’s streets and alleys safe, clean, and reliable year-round. The division oversees a wide range of essential services, including pothole repair, milling, paving, patching, alley maintenance, and citywide street sweeping. It also operates Denver’s asphalt plant, which produces the materials necessary to resurface and maintain the city’s transportation infrastructure. In addition, Street Maintenance leads Denver’s citywide snow response program, ensuring timely and efficient snow removal to keep roadways accessible during winter weather.

To support these critical operations, the Street Maintenance team is currently hiring for an Equipment Operator III (Crusher / Screener). This is a unique position; in that it will be responsible for operating a stationary recycled asphalt crusher/screener.

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures
• Visually observes and monitors gauges and all equipment while in operation to maintain proper flow of material on belts, crushers, and screens
• Stops equipment immediately when any blockages occur and obtain assistance when required
• Directs front end loader operator and hauling operator to ensure efficient material production
• Coordinates with asphalt plant operators on production targets
• Performs routine maintenance on conveyor belts including replacing idlers, pulleys, drive belts, and bearings, screens as well as other parts. cleans equipment and job site as required, and assists with more complex repairs as needed
• Shuts down specific machinery or entire plant machinery in the event of an emergency
• Complete and maintain daily log and maintenance checklist of production hours, daily tonnage, gallons of fuel used, and mechanical inspection frequencies
• Operates medium-sized specialized equipment, including front-end loaders, skid steers, and a variety of construction and maintenance equipment. Utilizes attachments designed to perform specialized tasks in conjunction with the equipment’s operation and function. Ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment and 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 and City policy
• 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
• Participates in snow removal duties
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of small hand tools.

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 experience operating medium sized, specialized equipment which must include two (2) years of experience operating large, heavy industrial equipment.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements.
• License/Certifications:
  • 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 Monday, September 7, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than September 7th at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ1931 Equipment Operator III

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$26.84 - $40.27

Target Pay

$28.00 - $31.00/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.

Assessment Requirement

Performance Test

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