Equipment Operator I/II/III

***Build Your Career. Serve Your Community.*** ***Join Our Team as an Equipment Operator I/II/III*** ***Are you ready to make a real impact in your community while growing a rewarding career? The Department of Public Works, Highway Division, is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Equipment Operators. This is your chance to work hands-on, maintaining, repairing, and building infrastructure that keeps our community safe and connected.*** ***What You’ll Do*** ***As an Equipment Operator, you’ll operate a variety of equipment and tools to perform essential roadway maintenance and repair tasks. Your work will directly support safe travel and strong infrastructure across El Paso County.*** ***Typical responsibilities include:*** - ***Operating construction and maintenance vehicles safely and efficiently.*** - ***Performing snow removal and responding to on-call emergencies such as floods or storm clean-up.*** - ***Setting up safe, compliant construction work zones to protect the traveling public.*** - ***Loading, unloading, and maintaining equipment and materials.*** - ***Accurately recording tasks performed and materials used.*** ***Explore Your Areas of Impact*** ***Applicants are encouraged to review the following section summaries and identify areas that best align with their skills and interests:*** - ***Roadway Asphalt Section* *– Preserve and maintain paved surfaces through pothole repairs, crack sealing, patching, and surface maintenance.*** - ***Drainage, Stormwater, and Bridge Maintenance Section* *– Maintain stormwater systems and small bridge assets through culvert cleaning, ditch reshaping, inlet/outlet care, and minor bridge repairs.*** - ***Traffic Section (Signs, Striping, Traffic Control, Thermo-Plastic, Lumineers, Flashers) –* *Install and maintain roadway signs, apply pavement markings, and manage traffic control measures to meet MUTCD standards.*** - ***Truck String (Chipping Program Execution)* *– Operate equipment for chipping projects that restore skid resistance, waterproof surfaces, and extend pavement life.*** - ***Motorized Road Grader Sections (Graveling Program Execution)* *– Use graders and support equipment to maintain gravel roads and complete annual graveling programs.*** - ***Gravel Road Reclaimer Crew (Dust Abatement Program) –* *Reshape and rebuild the road surface using heavy equipment. Applies dust control agents to road surfaces to improve road and air quality.*** - ***General Maintenance Section* *– Perform debris removal, tree trimming, mowing, and sidewalk clearing to enhance roadway safety and appearance.*** ***Note: All sections participate in snow removal and emergency responses, including rotating on-call assignments for adverse weather and roadway hazards.*** ***A Career That Grows with You*** ***This is more than a job; it’s a career path. The Equipment Operator series allows you to progress from Level I to II to III as you demonstrate your skills, dedication, and leadership. We are looking to fill intermediate and experienced Equipment operator positions as well as entry-level positions. If*** ***you’re motivated, safety-conscious, and eager to contribute to a high-performing team, we’d love to have you on board.*** ***Apply today to begin your journey as an Equipment Operator with the Department of Public Works!*** **Positions currently available on the following crews: Traffic, Asphalt, Urban Drainage, Rural Drainage, General Maintenance, Reclamation, and Truck String.** **Equipment Operator I** Full Salary Range: $20.625-$27.779 **Anticipated Hiring Rate: $23.386** **Equipment Operator II** Full Salary Range: $22.659 - $31.707 **Anticipated Hiring Rate: $26.070** **Equipment Operator III** Full Salary Range: $24.375 - $35.284 **Anticipated Hiring Rate: $28.614** **This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Thursday, 6:30 am – 5:00 pm, and on-call as needed; subject to change.** ***Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, shoul…