Equipment Operator I (Class B CDL Required) - Transportation Operations

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. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $25.00 - $28.00/hour, based on experience and education. 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 Location & Schedule 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 (5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO 80216). Who We Are & What You’ll Do 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. 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. Specific job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates 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 ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment and a variety of work related tools Inspects vehicle for loose parts, damaged or worn tires, proper air pressure in tires, and other items affecting its safe operation and completes a pre/post trip inspection as defined by federal guidelines Observes on-board instruments while operating equipment and takes routine corrective action if malfunctions are indicated Performs manual labor in construction, maintenance, or other work-related duties when not driving equipment to or operating it at the work site Assists in preventative maintenance of equipment by washing and servicing vehicles with water, oil, and fuel, performs basic maintenance, and makes minor running repairs Keeps trip records and logs, reports defects in the vehicles operations, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicle. Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provides information within the area of assignment Participates in snow removal duties Performs other related duties as assigned What You’ll Bring Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Previous experience operating machinery and/or equipment for a municipality Knowledge of the streets within the City and County of Denver Ability to read and follow route maps Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the posse…

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