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Description / Position Overview *We are filling multiple vacancies* Equipment Operator I - Colorado Springs Airport About the Job: The Colorado Springs Airport is ready to welcome an Equipment Operator I to their Airfield Maintenance team. As an Equipment Operator I, you will perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks for the Airfield Maintenance Division of the Airport . Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday; 8-hour shifts.

Opportunity for overtime and occasional night work depending on project deadlines and operational requirements. Subject to on-call, emergency call-out, and seasonal duties such as 12-hour rotating shifts for snow removal procedures when necessary. The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance PERA Retirement Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes, and Gym Discounts Medical Management Programs Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance Short & Long Term Disability Long Term Care HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care Read more about our many benefits at this link: 2026 Total Rewards Page As an Equipment Operator I, you will: Perform manual labor such as mowing, erosion control, snow removal, and fence repair Perform airfield and landside painting Maintain, repair, and replace concrete/asphalt surfaces and drainage systems Operate mowing, light construction, and airfield snow removal equipment Ensure all work is performed according to applicable safety regulations Perform general grounds maintenance Perform general maintenance and repairs of equipment Other duties as assigned Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: Practices, methods, and materials used in grounds maintenance Occupational hazards and standard safety practices And experience with all types of concrete repair and replacement And experience with all types of asphalt repair and replacement Ability to: Safely operate assigned vehicle, machinery, and equipment Learn pertinent FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) airfield regulations Adhere to Airport and FAA safety standards Minimum Qualifications 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. Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED) One year of full-time, professional experience in related field Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions Possess or obtain within 12 months of start date, a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restrictions is required for this position 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

Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

Experience with airfield and/or street snow removal Experience with control tower radio communications Additional Information Physical Demands: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs.

constantly. Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back

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