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City and County of Denver

Equipment Operator I - Street Maintenance (Asphalt, Paving, Milling) - CDL B Required

Salary$50k – $56k
LocationGreater Denver Area
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentTransportation and Infrastructure
Company size10,000+ people
First seen17h ago
Last seen17h ago
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/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
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A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
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457B Retirement Plan
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140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
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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.
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:
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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.
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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.
Street Maintenance, a division within the City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, is responsible for keeping Denver’s streets and alleys safe, clean, and reliable year-round. The division oversees a wide range of essential services, including pothole repair, milling, paving, patching, alley maintenance, and citywide street sweeping. It also operates Denver’s asphalt plant, which produces the materials necessary to resurface and maintain the city’s transportation infrastructure. In addition, Street Maintenance leads Denver’s citywide snow response program, ensuring timely and efficient snow removal to keep roadways accessible during winter weather.
To support these critical operations, the Street Maintenance team is currently hiring for an Equipment Operator I’s to join the team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of Denver’s streets, alleys, and transportation network while serving the community through all seasons.
As a Equipment Operator I you will:
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Be part of a Paving, Milling, or Asphalt team
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Perform semi-skilled and light to heavy physical labor on a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
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Operate weed whackers, snow blowers, pull weeds, rake and shovel asphalt, and run the wing on a paver.
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Operate light to medium sized equipment for maintenance and minor construction projects
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Place and remove barricades, cones, and other traffic control and safety devices in and around work areas for construction and maintenance projects in accordance with traffic regulation requirement
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Perform other related duties as assigned including snow removal duties
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
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Desire to preform light to heavy physical labor on a variety of projects related to street maintenance
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Previous experience with street maintenance, and other labor or construction-related tasks
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Desire to work ouside in various weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, ect) and environments (dust, fumes, etc.)
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Knowledge of city of Denver streets/alleys and use of maps
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Desire to promote to other positions within the department
Other Important Details
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This position requires a performance assessment which involves a pre-trip inspection, post-trip inspection, and maneuvering/driving. To be considered for this position, you must pass this assessment. Additional detailed information will be provided once you are invited for the assessment. For more information about the performance assessments, please visit our website: Assessments Page.
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At the time of application, candidates are required to hold a valid CDL clear of any restrictions or under prohibited status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse.
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This position requires a background check, physical, and drug test.
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Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English:
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Converse with the general public
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Understand highway traffic signs and signals
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Respond to official inquiries
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Make entries on reports and records
Required Minimum Qualifications
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Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
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Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of general labor experience which must include six (6) months of experience operating light to medium sized equipment.
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Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements.
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License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL “B”) with appropriate endorsements at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
Application Deadline
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
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
$23.89 - $35.84
Target Pay
$25.00-$28.00/hour, based on experience and education
Agency
Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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 [email protected] 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.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
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