Heavy Equipment Operator II
*$3,000 Sign On Bonus Available*
*Housing may be available*
*City offers carpool van for all down valley commuters, carpool travels as far as Rifle*
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The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator II
Department: Streets
Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Summary: Work as a part of a tight knit streets team while operating all Street Department vehicles and heavy equipment for the purpose of street repair, snow removal and storm drain installation and maintenance, consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement.
Hiring Range: $29.08/hour - $32.72/hour * Starting salary is based on experience *
Salary Range: $29.08/hour - $43.62/hour
Supervision Exercised and Received: This position works under the direct supervision of the Streets Superintendent.
Essential Job Functions:
Winter Work
• Plows and/or removes snow from City streets, alleys, pedestrian malls, bike paths and parking lots. Widens streets using snow blower or motor grader. Performs anti-icing and de-icing operations and sands streets as necessary. Cuts ice pack from City streets and alleys.
• Sweeps and/or flushes streets (weather permitting) in an effort to maintain an acceptable PM10 level in the City. Operates pothole patchier truck for pothole repair.
Summer Work
• Repairs streets by means of removing and replacing asphalt, crack sealing, AMZ patch machine or other practices. Sweeps and/or flushes streets daily. Assists in evaluating streets for the Pavement Management Program. Paints crosswalks. Flags traffic for normal work zone or emergencies.
Equipment Operation
• Operates and maintains all kinds of heavy equipment and vehicles in performing job duties. Performs pre-trip inspections and fills out daily inspection sheets. Fuels, lubricates and performs minor repairs as necessary. Keeps equipment clean and in good operating order.
Sign Maintenance
• Maintains inventory of necessary material for street signs. Installs and/or repairs street signs and performs other duties relative to sign maintenance as required or assigned.
• Level III operators instruct other operators in proper installation and maintenance techniques.
Level III – Crew Leader
• Serves as crew leader at the director of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent. Ensures that proper procedures are followed by operators I and II in the operation and maintenance of equipment. Responsible for/assists with hiring and training of all seasonal, temporary and /or intermittent personnel. Delegates tasks to personnel during shift as appropriate, ensures adequate staffing, and completion of tasks during shift as appropriate. Communicates policies, procedures, and job expectations. Provides training and resolves problems as necessary.
City Organizational Values
• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
Other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.
• Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
• Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
• Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
• Equipment Operation: Knowledge of machines, heavy equipment, safety regulations, and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; able to perform repairs when necessary.
• Maintenance: Ability to operate and perform maintenance on required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: One to Five years of experience as an equipment operator according to level.
Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook (Email). Must have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms.
Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date. Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Tanker endorsement.
NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.
NOTE: This position is required to comply with state, federal and local regulations concerning Drug and Alcohol Testing procedures applicable to holders of Commercial Driver’s License (CDLs) holders which includes but is not limited to: pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing and a completed, satisfactory previous employer reference form.
NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Physical Demands:
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Lifting: Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds from one level to another.
Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.