Equipment Operator

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $27.00-$30.00/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 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

Location & Schedule

In this position, you will report to Roslyn (5440 Roslyn St., Denver, CO) at the beginning and end of each shift. During the day, you will work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver as needed.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

• 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.

Street Maintenance, a division within the City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, is responsible for keeping Denver’s streets and alleys safe, clean, and reliable year-round. The division oversees a wide range of essential services, including pothole repair, milling, paving, patching, alley maintenance, and citywide street sweeping. It also operates Denver’s asphalt plant, which produces the materials necessary to resurface and maintain the city’s transportation infrastructure. In addition, Street Maintenance leads Denver’s citywide snow response program, ensuring timely and efficient snow removal to keep roadways accessible during winter weather.

To support these critical operations, the Street Maintenance team is currently hiring for an Equipment Operator II (Patch Truck) position. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of Denver’s streets, alleys, and transportation network while serving the community through all seasons.

Specifically, as an Equipment Operator II (Patch Truck) you will:

• Operate a Patch Truck for pothole patching

• Operates medium sized, specialized equipment in the performance of a variety of construction, maintenance, and other work including the use of attachments designed to perform specialized tasks in combination with the vehicle’s operation or mode of function and ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment and a variety of work-related tools

• Inspects vehicle for loose parts, damaged or worn tires, proper air pressure in tires, and other items affecting its safe operation and completes a pre/post trip inspection as defined by federal guidelines

• Observes on-board instruments while operating equipment and takes routine corrective action if malfunctions are indicated

• Performs manual labor in construction, maintenance, or other work-related duties when not driving equipment to or operating it at the work site

• Assists in preventative maintenance of equipment by washing and servicing vehicles with water, oil, and fuel, performs basic maintenance, and makes minor running repairs

• Keeps trip records and logs, reports defects in the vehicle’s operations, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicle

• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provides information within the area of assignment

• Participates in snow removal duties

• Trains and mentors junior team members to build their skills and knowledge.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Previous experience operating a unitized patch truck and walk-behind roller

• Paving experience, or experience working with asphalt

• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily work assignments

• Ability to enter and save data on electronic devices daily

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of general labor experience which must include two (2) years of experience operating light to medium sized equipment.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements.

  License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a 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.

Other Important Details

• This position requires a performance assessment which involves a pre-trip inspection, post-trip inspection, and maneuvering/driving. To be considered for this position, you must pass this assessment. Additional detailed information will be provided once you are invited for the assessment. For more information about the performance assessments, please visit our website: Assessments Page.

• At the time of application, candidates are required to hold a valid CDL clear of any restrictions or under prohibited status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse.

• This position requires a background check, physical, and drug test.

• Applicants for commercial driving positions must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Commercial drivers must be able to do the following in English:

  • Converse with the general public

  • Understand highway traffic signs and signals

  • Respond to official inquiries

  • Make entries on reports and records

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, July 5, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 5th at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ1905 Equipment Operator II

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$25.30 - $37.96

Target Pay

$27.00-$30.00/hour, based on experience and education

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

Assessment Requirement

Performance Test

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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