Equipment Operator I - Colorado Springs Airport

Equipment Operator I - Colorado Springs Airport

The Colorado Springs Airport is ready to welcome an Equipment Operator I to their Airfield Maintenance team! As an Equipment Operator I, you will perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks for the Airfield Maintenance Division of the Airport. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday; 8-hour shifts. Opportunity for overtime and occasional night work depending on project deadlines and operational requirements. Subject to on-call, emergency call-out, and seasonal duties such as 12-hour rotating shifts for snow removal procedures when necessary. The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration. Benefits Offered:

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

As an Equipment Operator I, you will:

• Perform manual labor such as mowing, erosion control, snow removal, and fence repair
• Perform airfield and landside painting
• Maintain, repair, and replace concrete/asphalt surfaces and drainage systems
• Operate mowing, light construction, and airfield snow removal equipment
• Ensure all work is performed according to applicable safety regulations
• Perform general grounds maintenance
• Perform general maintenance and repairs of equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of:

• Practices, methods, and materials used in grounds maintenance
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• And experience with all types of concrete repair and replacement
• And experience with all types of asphalt repair and replacement

Ability to:

• Safely operate assigned vehicle, machinery, and equipment
• Learn pertinent FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) airfield regulations
• Adhere to Airport and FAA safety standards

Minimum Qualifications

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.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• One year 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 restrictions
• Possess or obtain within 12 months of start date, a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restrictions is required for this position

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

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.

• Experience with airfield and/or street snow removal
• Experience with control tower radio communications

Additional Information

Physical Demands: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at View email address on click.appcast.io for any questions about this position.

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.