Starting pay rate for a Heavy Equipment Operator is $32.27/hr. Your pay will increase to $33.88/hr upon successful completion of probation (typically 6 months).
Key areas of focus:
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Safely operating various types of heavy equipment, including Track Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Backhoe, Skid Loader, and secondary; Mobile Crane, Track Dozer, Digger Derrick, and other equipment required determined by the conditions of the task assigned
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Operating heavy-duty trucks, prepare, load, and transport heavy equipment, including oversize loads and materials
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Navigating driveways, alleyways, high traffic roadways, and operate in tight overhead environments, skilled backing maneuvers are essential to perform this job successfully
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Operating semi-truck with low boy trailer, moving large equipment with maximum weight up to 200,000 lbs
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Operating Class A and B vehicles with a variety of trailers, end dumps, belly dumps, and tandem trucks
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Operating Tandem and Semi-tractor transporting Non- Hazardous liquids 1500 to 9000-gallon tanker
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Coordinating major construction projects
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Inspecting equipment, performing preventative maintenance on equipment, and scheduling repairs
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Performing pre-and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and document checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report.)
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Assisting in project planning and setting up job sites
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Performing general labor activities as needed
Who you are: You will bring at least 2+ years of experience in the skilled operation and transportation of heavy equipment, with the key being the ability to professionally and efficiently operate various types of trucks, tractor-trailers, and heavy equipment. Also, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) A is preferred, or the ability to obtain a within 6 months of hire. Tanker, Doubles, and Triples endorsements are preferred.
**The successful candidate must be available to work overtime when needed and will be subject to emergency callouts after-hours.
Colorado Springs Utilities
121 S Tejon - 5th Floor
Colorado Springs
Colorado United States
www.csu.org
