Lead Equipment Operator Stormwater

Loveland; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Loveland Public Works Administration is seeking a Lead Equipment Operator for Stormwater Maintenance to plan, prepare, and execute tasks with crew safety in mind. This role requires occasional odd hours, with on-call 24/7 rotation during emergencies and the ability to reach the Public Works Facility quickly in severe weather.

Local pay: $31.23–$43.72 per hour, with a hiring range of $31.23–$37.48, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5 years' experience operating heavy or specialized construction equipment.
• 1 year experience as a lead worker in stormwater, water/wastewater, or roadway construction, maintenance, and repair is strongly desired.
• CDL Class B license required.
• Welding and/or mechanical experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, preparation, and execution of assigned tasks and projects with attention to material, equipment, and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers and internal/external stakeholders including residents and businesses.
• Maintain, clean, and perform minor repairs on stormwater infrastructure and equipment.
• Operate heavy/specialized equipment and train others.
• Provide leadership and decision-making aligned with leadership direction.

Skills

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Snow removal operations

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Public Works Administration
Loveland, CO 80537, USA

Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the planning, preparation, materials, equipment, and labor required to complete assigned tasks and projects, including field supervision and safety of crew members assigned to the task or project. Must be able to occasionally work odd hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime, particularly during snow season and during flooding events. Must serve as the on-call 24/7 responder on a rotating basis with other Storwmwater equipment operators (for after hours, weekend, and holiday emergency duty). Flexibility and ability to reach the Public Works Administration Building within 30 minutes during adverse weather is required.

The salary range for this position is $31.23- $43.72 per hour with ahiring range of$31.23 - $37.48,depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will be available to applicants until Monday, 11.16.26 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

The Lead Equipment Operator for Stormwater Maintenance will operate with a commitment to the One City, One Team approach, positively collaborate with team members and residents, and show a dedication to excellent service with courtesy and kindness!

• Accountability & Integrity
• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
• Safety
• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.

Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of assigned tasks and projects. Includes addressing technical specifications, determining material, equipment need, utility locates, traffic control, purchasing materials, ensuring crews productivity and site safety,
• Collaborate with engineers as well as internal and external stakeholders that include residents and businesses.
• Responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs of stormwater and related infrastructure, including storm sewers, inlets/catch basins, manholes, channels, swales, permanent stormwater quality treatment measures (best management practices/BMPs).
• Operate heavy and specialized equipment as well as train others.
• Apply sound decision-making aligned with leadership direction, delivering insights and recommendations to support effective outcomes.

Other Job Functions:

• Responsible for taking a lead role as directed during snow removal and winter deicing/anti-icing operations.
• Respond to emergency situations such as flooding, adverse weather events, non-hazardous waste spills, removal of street hazards, etc.
• Participate in annual flood response and snow removal training.
• Recognize and report abnormally operating equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on assigned vehicles and construction equipment.
• Coordinate with Public Works Fleet Maintenance staff for non-routine and more significant maintenance needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School graduate or GED required.

Experience:

• 5 years' experience operating heavy or specialized construction equipment. required.
• 1 year experience as a lead worker in stormwater, water/wastewater, or roadway construction, maintenance, and repair is strongly desired.
• Welding and/or mechanical experience is highly desirable.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Class B commercial drivers license (CDL