Equipment Operator II; Pothole Patching - Street Maintenance - CDL

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. Although the full pay range is posted, the target hiring range is $27.00-$30.00/ hr. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

In this position, you can expect to work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver where needed. The home base for this position is Roslyn (5440 Roslyn St. Denver, CO). The typical working hours are 6:30-3:00pm, Monday
- Friday.

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

Street Maintenance is responsible for filling potholes, repaving streets, sweeping streets, and removing snow from public streets and alleys. The Division also manages the City’s asphalt plant, which produces asphalt for resurfacing and maintaining city streets and alleys.

• Operate a Patch Truck for pothole patching
• Operate medium sized, specialized equipment in the performance of a variety of construction, maintenance, and other work including the use of attachments designed to perform specialized tasks in combination with the vehicle’s operation or mode of function and ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment and a variety of work-related tools
• Inspect vehicle for loose parts, damaged or worn tires, proper air pressure in tires, and other items affecting its safe operation and complete a pre/post trip inspection as defined by federal guidelines
• Observe on-board instruments while operating equipment and take routine corrective action if malfunctions are indicated
• Perform manual labor in construction, maintenance, or other work-related duties when not driving equipment to or operating it at the work site
• Assist in preventative maintenance of equipment by washing and servicing vehicles with water, oil, and fuel, perform basic maintenance, and make minor running repairs
• Keep trip records and logs, report defects in the vehicle’s operations, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicle
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provide information within the area of assignment
• Participate in snow removal duties
• Provide training to less experienced employees

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Previous experience operating a unitized patch truck and walk-behind roller
• Paving experience, or experience working with asphalt
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily work assignments
• Ability to enter and save data on electronic devices daily

Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English:

• Converse with the general public
• Understand highway traffic signs…