Road & Bridge Heavy Equipment Operator (Remote-Friendly)

Pueblo County Government; Pueblo (CO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits package

Remote & Hybrid working opportunities

County Retirement Program

Fitness Center

Job summary

Pueblo County Government is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support road and bridge repair, maintenance, and construction projects in Pueblo, CO. The role requires operating a range of heavy equipment and performing traffic control and safety duties.

Internal lateral opportunity for current Public Works employees with appropriate job code; successful candidates will have a Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements and pass a background check and post-offer screening.

Qualifications

• Five years of heavy equipment operating experience in road maintenance/road construction.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid Colorado Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (dozers, graders, loaders, backhoes, excavators, etc.) for road and drainage repair and maintenance.
• Perform snowplowing and sanding.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure safe operating conditions.
• Perform traffic control, flagging, and signing for projects.
• Assist with carpentry, fence installation, erosion and drainage control, and related tasks.
• Monitor materials usage and report variations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Traffic control

Safety awareness

Vehicle inspections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dozer

Front end loader

Excavator

Grader

Job description

Pueblo County Government is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support road and bridge repair, maintenance, and construction projects in Pueblo, CO. The role requires operating a range of heavy equipment and performing traffic control and safety duties.

Internal lateral opportunity for current Public Works employees with appropriate job code; successful candidates will have a Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements and pass a background check and post-offer screening.