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.  Although the full pay range is posted, the target hiring range is $25.00-$28.00/ 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

Location & Schedule

The position will report to 2000 West 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80223, and the working hours are expected to be from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

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.

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.

As a Equipment Operator you will:

• Operate light to medium sized equipment for maintenance and minor construction projects (tandem axel dump trucks, skid steers, and power tools).

• Complete storm and sanitary repairs

• General asphalt and concrete placement and repair

• Trench and excavate surroundings

• Confined space entries

• Sewer and pipe main fitting

• 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. 

• Participates in snow removal duties

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

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

• Previous experience in the construction industry.

• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.

• Knowledge of operating equipment and the use of small to medium hand tools.

• Experience trenching and excavating surroundings

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 and signals

• Respond to official inquiries

• Make entries on reports and records

Required 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 CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until December 16th, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than December 16th at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ1904 Equipment Operator I

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$23.33 - $35.00

Target Pay

$25.00-$28.00

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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