Equipment Operator Streets, Loveland

Equipment Operator for Streets
Perform the duties of an Equipment Operator for the Streets Division in the Public Works Department.
The salary range for this position is $*****- $***** per hour with a hiring range of $***** - $*****, depending on qualifications and experience.
This opportunity will remain open until filled.
The Equipment Operator for Streets will operate with a commitment to the One City, One Team approach, positively collaborate with team members and residents, and show a dedication to excellent service with courtesy and kindness!
Work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. four days per week.
Required to work on-call and overtime as needed.
Must be able to work odd hours, weekends, and overtime, particularly during snow season.
Essential Functions:
Prepares vehicle mileage reports.
Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicle.
Performs a thorough pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspection of assigned equipment.
Operates a variety of equipment such as pickup truck, tandem axel dump truck, tractor with drag box, asphalt roller, forklift, tandem axel water truck, wheel loader.
May operate class A tractor with flatbed trailer or side dump trailer, mowing tractor, motor grader, pothole spray patcher, trackless with weed spraying attachment, street sweeper, crack-seal machine, tack trailer, roto mill, asphalt paver.
Asphalt Crew
Fills cracks in the asphalt during the colder months.
Roto milling and asphalt patching during the warmer months.
Alley Crew
Responsible for the maintenance on all alleys.
Maintenance includes leveling/ filling holes, dig out/rebuild, tree trimming.
Performs small concrete repairs on curb heads and medians.
Hauls large logs for the Urban Forestry Division.
Responsible for the maintenance of the liquid tank farm, brine machine, and the production of salt brine.
Weeds/Pothole Crew
Responsible for right-of-way mowing and weed spraying.
Responsible for filling all potholes.
Maintains records of weed pesticides.
Winter Operations (All Crews)
Operates a tandem axel dump truck equipped with front snow plow side wing plow, and combination liquid/granular spreader.
Operates liquid anti-icing/deicing tandem axel truck with front plow.
Operates snow removal equipment on a twelve-hour shift, as designated by supervisor.
Consolidation and removal of snow from the downtown area.
Ice cutting for drainage issues.
Pick-up and removal of snow piles/hazards.
Clearing out right-of-way sidewalks
Other Job Functions:
Works with or on other Streets crews as assigned by supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: High School graduate or GED required.
Experience: Previous experience in motor-grader operation, front-end loader operation, tandem-axle dump trucks, tractor/trailer hauling, mowing operations, spraying weeds with chemicals, snow removal operation, paving and patching, crack sealing, and roto-milling operations are highly desirable.
Certifications: Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with an Air Brake and Tanker Endorsements; class A commercial driver's license preferred.
Must be able to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license within six (6) months if required.
Traffic Control Technician and Flagging Certificates highly desired.
Weeds/Pothole Crew: Must possess a Colorado Department of Agriculture Certified Operator license, or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Possess knowledge of road construction, repairs, and general maintenance procedures.
Possess skill in the operation of light to medium equipment needed to construct, repair, and maintain roads.
Possess knowledge of snow and ice control techniques, materials, and be able to operate snowplows with anti-icing/de-icing equipment.
Must work safely and follow all established safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Must be able to follow oral instructions and communicate effectively with co-workers, lead workers and supervisors.
Basic knowledge of the City's geography preferred.
Must be able to work odd hours, weekends, and overtime, particularly during snow season.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Occasional strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
Occasional exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
Additional Working Demands / Conditions: This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).
This position requires a CDL.
Employees in this position are subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
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Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes: Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children), A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center, Discounted Chilson Center passes, Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave, Flexible spending including Dependent Care, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage, Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match, A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary 529 College Invest program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, Personal and Professional Development opportunities, Employee Recognition Program, Exceptional work-life balance, Market based pay & regular performance reviews, Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify.
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Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.
Selection process will comply with DOT regulations including post-offer drug screening and FMCSA Clearinghouse full query if applicable.