Road & Bridge Heavy Equipment Operator — Remote
Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, 81004, USA
Listed on 2026-01-10
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Transportation
General Labor
Overview
Operates heavy equipment in performing road and bridge repair, maintenance and construction projects. Duties include safe driving skills, equipment operation and traffic control.
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE OPENINGS
THIS POSTING IS FOR AN INTERNAL LATERAL OPPORTUNITY WITHIN PUBLIC WORKS AND IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE IN THE #1822 / (HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR) JOB CODE SERIES.
Supervisor:
Andrew Ruybal
Location:
Patch / Ditch Crew
Work Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Supervisor:
Jayson Barnes
Location:
Pueblo West
Work Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, members of the bargaining unit with the current job code of # will be given hiring preference.
- Operates heavy equipment such as dozers, motor graders, front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, chip spreaders, tandem dump trucks, single axle dump trucks, water trucks, lowboys, fuel trucks, sweepers and similar equipment in performing road and drainage repair and maintenance tasks.
- Performs snowplowing and sanding.
- Performs vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure a safe operating condition.
- Performs traffic control, flagging, and signing for projects.
- Completes tasks in support of road maintenance to include carpentry work, fence installation, jack hammering, painting, erosion and drainage control, tree trimming, grounds maintenance, cattle guard replacements, refuge removal, weed mowing/control.
- Monitors and accounts for materials usage.
- Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
- Education:
High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred. - Experience:
Minimum of five years of heavy equipment operating experience in the road maintenance/road construction industry required. - Licenses and/or Certificates:
Valid Class A Commercial Colorado Driver’s License with tanker and air brake endorsements required. - Special Requirements:
Must successfully pass background check. Must be able to pass post job offer physical screening.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
- Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
- Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
- County retirement program
- Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
- Truly inclusive and diverse environment
- Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
- May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)
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