NEOGOV · 14 hours ago
Equipment Operator I or II (Streets and Snow; $1,000 hiring incentive)
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$25.35/hr - $26.70/hr
0+ years expThe City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver, seeking a reliable and motivated Equipment Operator to join their Streets Division. The role involves maintaining and repairing city streets, installing traffic signage, and operating heavy equipment for snow and ice removal during winter months.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
Responsibilities
Assists asphalt and concrete construction crews, road maintenance crews, and traffic maintenance crews by performing semi-skilled tasks that maintain, repair or construct streets and other public works projects
Assists with the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and marking streets and crosswalks. Uses hand tools to repair and replace signs and signposts
Drives and operates single and tandem axle dump trucks with or without trailers as assigned to haul asphalt, dirt, snow, concrete, or other construction-related materials or debris to/from work sites
Drives and operates single and tandem axle dump trucks to plow and clear snow and ice from assigned snow routes. Spreads a salt mixture over hazardous portions of roadways as required
Operates patch truck, loader, mag chloride tank, distributor, and crack sealer
Assists with weed control along street rights-of-way as required by applying weed sprays
Serves as a certified flagger, setting up construction and road work zones, to ensure safety for pedestrians, vehicles, and staff
Performs operator's maintenance and inspections daily as required for all assigned pieces of equipment
Observes and follows established city and department policies and procedures in the daily conduct of the job
May serve as an Emergency Worker
Performs similar duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Basic math, written and verbal communication skills
Three (3) months of utility, traffic, road, or heavy civil construction maintenance work experience; or
An equivalent combination of formal education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
Must have a valid Class B or higher unrestricted CDL with air brake endorsement, or ability to obtain within six months of hire
Must have and maintain acceptable pre-employment criminal background, motor vehicle records, FMCSA Clearinghouse inquiry, three-year Safety Performance History, DOT drug screen and DOT physical
Basic math, written and verbal communication skills
Two (2) years of experience as an Equipment Operator I; or
An equivalent combination of formal education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
Must have a valid Class B or higher unrestricted CDL with air brake endorsement at time of hire
Must have and maintain acceptable pre-employment criminal background, motor vehicle records, FMCSA Clearinghouse inquiry, three-year Safety Performance History, DOT drug screen and DOT physical
Requires basic knowledge of the principles and techniques of street construction and maintenance; concrete construction, and traffic signs and signals; the use of assigned equipment, hand and power tools, and the skill and ability to apply those principles and techniques to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of the position
Requires the skill and ability to perform strenuous physical labor to assist street construction and maintenance crews including, but not limited to, the skill and ability to hand shovel hot and cold asphalt, dirt, pieces of concrete and construction-related debris; shoveling/plowing snow and ice; using a hand rake to rake and smooth asphalt and concrete; install, remove, and move concrete forms; lifting, pushing, and pulling construction equipment and construction materials; operating a pneumatic jackhammer; a gasoline-powered dirt tamper; and performing other semi-skilled tasks as assigned
Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment including the ability to enter and exit the vehicle during the workday; ability to read, understand and use road and street maps, read road and street signs, follow oral and written directions; read and follow operator's instructions and manuals for the care and use of assigned vehicles and equipment
Essential duties are performed outdoors and include exposure to adverse weather conditions; frequent exposure to dusts and mechanical hazards; occasional exposure to fumes, odors, mists, and gases; occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; vibrations from equipment operation; and frequent exposure to vehicle and equipment noise
Requires the skill and ability to perform strenuous physical labor to assist street construction and maintenance crews including, but not limited to, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 75 pounds with or without assistance
Benefits
$1,000 Hiring Incentive (payable on first full paycheck)
Stable, year-round work
Strong sense of team and mission
Competitive pay based on experience
Excellent benefits including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance including dedicated employee clinic
Zero Health benefit with zero cost lab work, imaging and surgical procedures
Wellness incentive program
Retirement plans through Empower Retirement
Generous leave time including:
16 days (128 hours) vacation leave to start
5 days (40 hours) floating holiday leave
11.5 paid holidays
12 days (96 hours) paid sick leave
Training and development opportunities
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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