Equipment Operator III (Asphalt Roller) - Street Maintenance

Join our diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

About the Role

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high-quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services. Street Maintenance, a division within DOTI, is responsible for keeping Denver’s streets and alleys safe, clean, and reliable year-round. This includes pothole repair, milling, paving, patching, alley maintenance, citywide street sweeping, operating Denver’s asphalt plant, and leading the citywide snow response program.

DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy construction Asphalt Rollers in all environments for which the equipment is used.
• Performs Pre and Post Trip inspections of equipment to ensure proper working order, including checking fluid levels, leaks, condition of hoses and belts, tire pressure, brakes, lights, and other mechanical components as required by the City and/or the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Assists in the preventive maintenance of equipment such as adding oil, greasing Zerks and joints, changing bulbs, and changing air filters.
• Performs general laboring duties for projects to which the equipment is assigned.
• Completes daily work reports and paperwork as required.
• Observes all safety practices associated with the operation of equipment and common hand and power tools.
• Acts as a lead worker, training, assigning, and overseeing the work of other personnel.
• Participates in snow removal duties as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of basic Asphalt Roller/Front end loader operation experience.
• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement preferred at time of application; must obtain Tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience operating medium-sized, specialized equipment, which must include two (2) years of experience operating large, heavy industrial equipment.
• Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service.
• 457B Retirement Plan.
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year, plus 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day, and 1 volunteer day per year.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date.

Pay

New hires are typically brought into the organization between $28.00 - $31.00/hour, based on experience and education. The salary range for this position is $26.84 - $40.27/hour.

Schedule

This position reports to the Central Platte Campus (1271 W. Bayaud Ave., Bldg. #2, Denver, CO 80223) at the beginning and end of each shift. During the day, work is performed in the field throughout the City and County of Denver as needed.