Lead Stormwater Equipment Operator | Snow & Flood Response

Water Otter Job Board; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Public retirement plans (401a, 457)

Paid vacation and holidays

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

The City of Loveland is seeking a Lead Equipment Operator for Stormwater Maintenance to plan, supervise, and execute tasks with a focus on safety and efficiency. You will operate heavy equipment, train crew members, and respond to emergencies during snow, floods, and adverse weather in Loveland, CO.

Duty includes leading snow removal, ensuring site safety, coordinating with Public Works Fleet, and maintaining stormwater infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High School graduate 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.
• Welding and/or mechanical experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute assigned tasks and projects with attention to specs, materials, equipment, and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders including residents and businesses.
• Maintain and repair stormwater infrastructure like sewers, inlets, basins, and BMPs.
• Operate heavy and specialized equipment and train others.
• Deliver insights and make decisions aligned with leadership direction.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership experience

Safety awareness

Training others

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CDL (Class B)

Traffic control certification

Confined space training

Job description

The City of Loveland is seeking a Lead Equipment Operator for Stormwater Maintenance to plan, supervise, and execute tasks with a focus on safety and efficiency. You will operate heavy equipment, train crew members, and respond to emergencies during snow, floods, and adverse weather in Loveland, CO.

Duty includes leading snow removal, ensuring site safety, coordinating with Public Works Fleet, and maintaining stormwater infrastructure.