It Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $25.87 - $31.06 Hourly
Location : Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 18320
Division: Public Works
Department: Public Works Operations Maint.
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description / Position Overview
Equipment Operator II - Keep it Clean Operations
About the Job: The Colorado Springs Public Works team is ready to welcome an Equipment Operator II to their dynamic team! Equipment Operators will perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks for the Keep it Clean team.
Anticipated Work Schedule: Schedule is generally 6:30AM - 5:00PM. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignments after hire. This position requires that you are available for emergency callout.
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
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As an Equipment Operator II for the Keep it Clean, you will:

• Safely operate construction and maintenance equipment such as hand and power tools, street sweepers, dump trucks equipped with plows and sanders, front-end loaders, and tandem axle trucks
• Transport materials and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites
• Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment
• Apply chemicals, abrasives, and other ice control products
• Maintain log and record books
• Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, mowing, patching potholes, and shoveling asphalt
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in light and heavy equipment operation
• Methods and techniques of traffic control
• Methods and techniques of planning and executing drainage operations
• Safe operation of mowers, pesticides, and small equipment

Ability to:

• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and apply pertinent laws, rules, and regulations

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Three years 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 restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess or obtain upon hire a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL (commercial driver's license) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

(NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT .)
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.
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.

• Currently possess a valid Road Scholar 1 Certification

Additional Information
Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.govfor any questions about this position.
Physical Demands: The position requires the ability to pull, reach, bend, climb, kneel, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently, and use fingers, hands, and legs; distinguish colors, and safely operate assigned vehicle and equipment.
Environmental Conditions/Frequency
Primary Work Environment - Outdoors in heavy traffic conditions
Extreme Temperature - Daily
Wetness and Humidity - Daily
Respiratory Hazards - Daily (dust, fumes, odors, and gases)
Noise and Vibrations - Daily
Physical Hazards - Daily (toxic chemicals)
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Continuously (heavy machinery and motorized equipment)
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Frequently
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.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

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Please explain, in written detail, your experience including your role and where you gained your experience.
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Do you possess, or can you obtain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges?(NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUGAND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a valid Road Scholar I Certification?

• Yes
• No

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