Equipment Operator I

Salary

$ $26.14 Hourly

Location

Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

17464

Division

Public Works

Department

Medians and Rights-of-Way

Opening Date

01/07/2026

Closing Date

1/22/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Equipment Operator I - Signs & Markings and Street Sweeper

The Colorado Springs Public Works division is ready to welcome multiple Equipment Operator I's to their dynamic team As an Equipment Operator you will perform semi-skilled maintenance tasks for the City's Public Works Department.

This job announcement will remain open until all positions are filled.

Available Teams & Key Duties:

• Street Sweeper Team - Operate Street sweeping equipment to keep roads clean, improve safety, and prevent pollutants from entering the stormwater system. Duties include routine sweeping and debris removal.
• Signs & Markings Team - Construct, install, and maintain traffic signs and pavement markings. Operate specialized equipment, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with city traffic safety standards.

Learn more about these teams: Roadway Maintenance | City of Colorado Springs

Variety of Benefits Offered:

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PERA Retirement
• 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:

Work Location:

• Signs & Markings: 420 W. Fontanero St., Colorado Springs, CO 80907
• Street Sweeper:688 Geiger Ct., Colorado Springs, CO 80915

Anticipated Schedule:6:30AM - 5:00PM. Either Monday - Thursday or Tuesday - Friday depending on crew assignment after hire.

Job Type:Full-time; non-exempt

Hiring Range:$ $26.14

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. As an employee with the City of Colorado Springs, there is room to grow Click here to view the 2026 Salary Schedule | City of Colorado Springs (Download PDF reader)

As an Equipment Operator for the Signs & Markings team, you will:

• Install signs and markings, using various equipment and hand tools, in compliance with federal standards
• Use Cartegraph to review work orders
• Coordinate with supervisors, traffic technicians, and other departments to support signs and markings needs
• 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
• Snow and Ice Control Operations along with other emergency response as needed for different events (Snow, rain, hail, wind, fire, etc.)
• Maintain log and record books
• Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, mowing, patching potholes, and shoveling asphalt

As an Equipment Operator for the Street Sweeper team, you will:

• Operate equipment such as a sweeper, front end loader, Tandem axle dump truck, utility truck with trailer, hand and power tools
• Operate a single/tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander during snow removal operations
• Transport material and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites
• Safely use, clean, service, and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and tools
• Perform manual labor such as raking/shoveling dirt and asphalt, removing debris, and shoveling snow
• Safely operate hand and power tools and construction and maintenance equipment
• Perform grounds maintenance and clean up
• Assist other divisions within the Public Works departments as business needs permit

Learn more about the Equipment Operator I role by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent federal, state, and local guidelines and standards
• The basic operation and maintenance requirements of power-driven equipment
• Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods
• Safely operate a variety of equipment and hand tools
• Safely operate assigned vehicle
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of professional, full-time experience in concrete labor, general construction, manual labor or another relevant field
• Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions
• Possess, or obtain within one year of hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado CDL Class B driver's license which is 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

Substitutions: 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.

We encourage all to apply

Please contact Jamie Garcia at for 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 around moving vehicles and heavy machinery

Extreme Temperature - Daily

Wetness and Humidity - Daily

Respiratory Hazards - Daily exposure to toxic chemicals, dust, fumes, odors, and gases

Noise and Vibrations - Daily

Physical Hazards - Motorized equipment and heavy traffic daily

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Continuous exposure

Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Frequently

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive 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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The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

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