About Our Job What We Offer
We are offering a hiring bonus of $5,000 to new employees hired from this recruitment.
The details of the bonus will be discussed at interview and/or offer.
Note: The hiring bonus will not be applicable to City and County of Denver employees who are currently employed with the city or who have been separated from the city for fewer than 6 months.
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
The salary range for this position is $25.00-$28.00 .
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 service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location
In this position you can expect to work on site at various locations, 5 days per week.
The hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm.
What You'll Do
This posting is for various Equipment Operator I positions within the Street Maintenance, Wastewater Management, and Traffic Operations departments within the City and County of Denver's Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Denver's 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, including transportation planning, design and construction; major projects, maintenance of streets, bridges and storm and sanitary sewers; residential trash, recycling and compost collection; and oversight and regulation of use of the public right-of-way including on-street parking.
We employ a culture of safety throughout the department to strengthen workplace health and organizational performance.
We are hiring for the following departments within DOTI:
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.Wastewater Management oversees all aspects of wastewater functions, including the construction, operation, maintenance of the City's sanitary and storm systems, and responding to customer inquiries regarding sewage and storm drainage service charges.The Traffic Operations team is responsible for the operation, maintenance, installation, and emergency repair of traffic control devices.
They also operate the Transportation Management Center and are responsible for signals, electronics repair, utility locates, sign installation, sign manufacturing and pavement markings .The Denver Action Team provides trash collection services and hazardous waste removal from Encampments for people experiencing homelessness.
This office collaborates with contracted companies, DPD, DFD, DDPHE, HOST, and the Mayor's office.
Specifically, as an Equipment Operator I you will:
Operate light to medium sized industrial equipment while performing construction, maintenance, and other work in combination with assigned vehicle's operation or mode of function and ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment and a variety of work related toolsInspect vehicle for loose parts, damaged or worn tires, proper air pressure in tires, and other items affecting the safe operation and complete a pre/post trip inspection as defined by federal guidelinesObserve on-board instruments while operating equipment and take routine corrective action if malfunctions are indicatedPerform manual labor in construction, maintenance, or other work-related duties when not operating assigned equipment.Raking and shoveling of asphalt.Assist in preventative maintenance of equipment by washing and servicing vehicles with water, oil, and fuel, perform basic maintenance, and make minor running repairsKeep trip records and logs, report defects in the vehicles operations, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicleRespond to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provides information within the area of assignmentParticipate in snow removal duties.
(During snow removal season: Street Maintenance, Traffic Operations, and Wastewater Operations are required to participate in the snow removal duties.
)Perform other related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of general labor experience which must include six (6) months of experience operating light to medium sized equipment.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements.
License/Certifications: This job requires driving.
Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application.
By position, requires a valid Commerical Driver's License (CDL "A") at time of application.
By position, requires a CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
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CJ1904 Equipment Operator I
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$20.26 - $30.39
Starting Pay
Although the full pay range is listed, the target hiring range for this position is $25.00-$28.00
Agency
Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure
Assessment Requirement
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