Streets/ Heavy Equipment Operator II

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.

What You Will Do

Operate and maintain all kinds of heavy equipment and vehicles, perform pre-trip inspections, fill out daily inspection sheets, fuel, lubricate and perform minor repairs as necessary, keep the equipment clean and in good operating order, maintain inventory of necessary material for street signs, install and/or repair street signs, repair streets by removing and replacing asphalt, crack sealing, sweeping and/or flushing streets daily, assist in evaluating streets for the Pavement Management Program, paint crosswalks, flag traffic for normal work zones or emergencies, plow and/or remove snow from City streets, alleys, widen streets using loader mounted snow blower or motor grader, perform anti-icing and de-icing operations and sand streets as necessary, cut ice pack from City streets and alleys, sweep and/or flush streets (weather permitting) in an effort to maintain an acceptable PM10 level in the City, operate Crafco asphalt patching equipment for pothole and pavement repair.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Make a real impact in the Aspen community through meaningful public service, enjoy flexible schedules and a collaborative, supportive team environment, access generous paid time off, holidays, and wellness bonuses, take advantage of free or discounted transportation around Aspen and the Valley, grow your skills with professional development and tuition reimbursement, protect your health with medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs, earn monetary wellness bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices, plan for the future with competitive retirement options (Social Security, 401a, 457b, Roth IRA) and life/disability insurance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience as an equipment operator
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement, heavy equipment operator certifications, or at least two years of experience operating heavy equipment
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook (Email)
• Basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus – $3,000 paid in full on first paycheck
• City-paid initial CDL training within first six months
• Carpool van for down valley commuters
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and wellness bonuses
• Free or discounted transportation around Aspen and the Valley
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs
• Monetary wellness bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices
• Competitive retirement options (Social Security, 401a, 457b, Roth IRA) and life/disability insurance