Public Works Operator II

Town of Avon; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match 11%

Life Insurance

Rec Center pass

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick days

Holidays

Spanish language program

Job summary

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is seeking a Public Works Operator II to operate a range of heavy and light equipment and assist with maintaining roads, parks, stormwater infrastructure, and related facilities.

Essential duties include routine maintenance, snow/ice removal, traffic control, and field setup for Recreation programs and events. A high school diploma, 5+ years of relevant experience, and CDL are required, with strong safety and teamwork values emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant equipment operation experience.
• CDL required; Flagger Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of snow removal, plants, turf and safety practices in public works.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy and small equipment and tools.
• Performs routine pre/post checks and basic maintenance; coordinates with fleet mechanics for major repairs.
• Plows snow and clears ice from streets, sidewalks, and parking lots; sands and de-ices as needed.
• Sweeps and cleans roadways, parks, trails; maintains culverts and storm sewers.
• Assists with field setup and painting for Recreation programs and special events.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Snow removal

Traffic control

MUTCD knowledge

Public service

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL

Flagger Certification

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Position Overview:

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for a Public Works Operator II

The Public Works Operator II is responsible for operating, maintaining heavy and small equipment, machines, and hand tools to assist with sustaining Town roads and bridges, storm water infrastructure, parks, open space, grounds, green belts, and streetscape structure. In addition to offering assistance with Special Events programs, this position assists with painting and set‑up of fields for Recreation programs.

Why Work for the Town of Avon?

We offer an amazing work environment, supportive leadership, and outstanding benefits, including:

• Retirement match of 11%
• Life insurance
• Avon Recreation Center pass
• Health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Spanish Language Initiative

Town of Avon Culture and Values

Our team operates on five core values:

• PublicService:Wearecommittedto an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.
• Openness:Weareopen,transparent,complete,objectiveandrespectfulofopposingviewswithallTownofficialsandwiththe public inourdecisionsandactions.
• Leadership:Weperformour work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.
• Integrity:We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.
• Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town's financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.

Essential Functions:

1. Operates a variety of gasoline or diesel heavy and small equipment, such as tractors, sweepers, dump trucks, graders, loaders, aerial trucks, skid steers, ride mowers, 4x4 pickup trucks, Tool cats, ATVs, club cars, power tools, and hand tools (e.g. drills, weed trimmers, shovels, picks etc.).
2. Performs routine pre and post checks and minor maintenance on vehicles and equipment prior to use, emergency repairs if necessary, and coordinates with fleet maintenance mechanics when major repairs are needed.
3. Plows and clears snow and ice from streets, sidewalks, paths, bus stops, and parking lots. Sands and de-ices slippery surfaces as needed.
4. Sweeps and cleans roadways, sidewalks, and trails and cleans and maintains culverts, ditches, and shoulders.
5. Provides minor asphalt and concrete re-construction and patching of roadways, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters to seal cracks, fill potholes, and repairs brick pavers.
6. Cleans and flushes manhole catch basins, and storm sewer pipelines.
7. Establishes appropriate barricades, warning devices, and equipment replacement and provides flagging for temporary traffic control, as needed, to maintain a safe work area (e.g. special events, accidents, work areas).
8. Operates the sign program producing and installing a variety of new and replacement road and town signs.
9. Responds to accidents involving damaged light poles and assists electrician with replacing light poles and lamps.
10. Maintains park facilities, holiday lights, ice skating surface, turf, athletic fields, irrigations systems, landscaping and trees.
11. Removes refuse from receptacles and manually picks up trash in park and other public areas daily.
12. Grades and cleans ditches, culverts and natural water courses, load, haul, and stockpile sand, gravel, brush and other materials.
13. Patches, seals asphalt and concrete roadways, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; repair brick pavers; fill potholes; locate, analyze, and suggest remedies to repair pavement problems.
14. Flush and clean manhole catch basins and storm sewer pipelines.
15. Assists with right-of-way and road cut permits, inspections, and field activities and traffic control in support of the Town’s special events.

Other Duties and Functions:

1. Provides labor and support for special events

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances and other regulatory standards
• 2. Knowledge of policies, procedures, practices, and equipment associated with snow removal and parks and grounds maintenance including traffic controls, signage, and devices in fixed and moving work sites (e.g., MUTCD, ASHTO annual), hazards related to fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and winter deicers
• 3. Working knowledge of snow removal methods, procedures, and equipment
• 4. Knowledge of variety of plants, trees shrubs, and turf botanical health requirements, growing zones, and watering and nutrient needs, and working knowledge of chemical spraying and calibration methods
• 5. Knowledge in sign fabrication, plowing, sanding, hauling, and traffic control
• 6. Skilled in the use of heavy and small equipment and power and hand tools
• 7. Ability to recognize and solve problems, listen, communicate, and follow directions in writing
• 8. Ability to handle public complaints or requests in a cooperative manner
• 9. Ability to work independently under limited supervision
• 10. Ability to interpret manuals, catalogues, and shop drawings related to the position
• 11. Work may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and as needed, overtime and on-call to respond to local emergencies or provide mutual aid to the countywide region
• 12. Working knowledge and ability using a desktop computer and the following software: MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word
• 13. Ability to perform duties in conjunction with other divisions through cross-training in fleet, facilities, and recreation maintenance
• 14. Ability to train others in heavy / small equipment, safety procedures, CDL, sign fabrication, plowing, sanding, hauling, traffic control and all other maintenance
• 15. Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing; Spanish is considered a plus
• 16. Ability to operate a Town vehicle safely
• 17. Requires possession of Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• 18. Ability to obtain Heavy Equipment Training Certifications: level 1 Back-hoe, front-end loader

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma, or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in several of the desirable skills and abilities listed above, which demonstrates proficiency in the operation of heavy equipment in excess of five (5) tons, snow removal, chemical and calibration methods. CDL required. Flagger Certification and a strong safety record preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and may be subject to random, unannounced drug and alcohol testing as outlined in the Town’s Drug & Alcohol Policy and ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.

Special Requirements: The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates.

• A background check and reference checks will be required prior to employment.
• The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline Date: 12/5/2026