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Equipment Operator II - Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
About this Job: As an Equipment Operator II, you will assist with semi-skilled maintenance tasks on Pikes Peak America's Mountain in accordance with your supervisor.
Job Type: Full time
Work Schedule: Typical work schedule for this role is 7:00am - 3:30pm either Sunday through Thursday - OR - Tuesday through Saturday. This role may include occasional overtime and work on holidays as operations require.As an Equipment Operator II, you will:
- Primary responsibility of safely operating skid loaders, backhoe loaders, front-end loaders, motor graders and other light and heavy equipment
- Inspecting equipment, performing preventative maintenance on equipment, and scheduling repairs with PPAM fleet technicians
- Performing pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documenting checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report)
- Operating heavy equipment for major construction projects
- Participating in maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and guests by adhering to risk management and safety policies and guidelines
- Reporting all safety issues or concerns to the appropriate Supervisor
- Operate tools and equipment under the guidance of senior equipment operators
- Safely use, clean, service, and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and tools.
- Transport material and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites
- Perform grounds maintenance and clean up
- Install and repair Pikes Peak Highway signage as directed
- Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, removing debris, shoveling snow, and cleaning storm water infrastructure
- Maintain log and record books including data entry of maintenance and project progress in Cartegraph software
- Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission and vision of PPAM
- Other duties as assigned
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who will demonstrate the ability to:
- Operate a wide variety of vehicles and equipment safely on the mountain
- Operate/ use power tools, hand tools and precision tools safely
- Work with hands, tie knots, repetitive motion etc.
- Physical work, stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive motions
- Follow directions and implement tasks with little to no supervision
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Operate two-way radios
- High school diploma or GED
- Three years of full-time, professional experience in related field
- Possess upon hire a valid non-probationary Class A or B CDL not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
To be considered for this position you must register your CDL (COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE) WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.
Salary : $26 - $31