Stormwater Equipment Operator - Heavy Equipment

Water Otter Job Board; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Loveland seeks an Equipment Operator for stormwater maintenance in Loveland, CO. Work is four 10-hour days (Mon-Thu). Salary is hourly with a range of $25.42–$34.32; hiring range $25.42–$29.87 depending on qualifications.

Position emphasizes safety, integrity, and excellent service to the public. Typical duties include operating backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, street sweepers, and other stormwater equipment; performing routine maintenance and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: High School diploma or GED.
• CDL Class B with air brake and tanker endorsement is required/desirable.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, skid steers, and street sweepers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain, and repair stormwater infrastructure (sewers, basins, manholes, channels).
• Operate heavy equipment listed in qualifications.
• Drive to work sites and respond to emergencies (flooding, weather events).
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain records.

Skills

Tandem axle dump truck

Backhoe

Skid steer

Street sweeper

Heavy equipment operation

Snow plow

Road maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL Class B with air brake and tanker endorsement

Job description

City of Loveland seeks an Equipment Operator for stormwater maintenance in Loveland, CO. Work is four 10-hour days (Mon-Thu). Salary is hourly with a range of $25.42–$34.32; hiring range $25.42–$29.87 depending on qualifications.

Position emphasizes safety, integrity, and excellent service to the public. Typical duties include operating backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, street sweepers, and other stormwater equipment; performing routine maintenance and responding to emergencies.