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Application: The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
Application Notification: Please note that some communications from the Human Resources department may be sent from [email protected].
- Transitional Housing: Transitional housing may be available for this position for up to 6 months, pending eligibility. Availability is subject to change and offered on a first-come, first-qualified basis.
Pay Ranges:
Hiring Range: The hiring range covers the starting segment of the pay scale, from the entry point up to the first quartile (Q1). Starting pay is determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Salary Range: The salary range reflects the full pay range for the position, from the minimum rate to the maximum rate. This represents the earning potential employees can achieve over time while in the role.
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Serve Your Community, Grow Your Career, and Enjoy Great Benefits:
$3,000 Sign On Bonus – Paid in Full on Your First Paycheck
Start your CDL; the City covers your initial CDL training within your first six months*
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City offers carpool van for all down valley commuters, carpool travels as far as Rifle
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Be part of a collaborative, supportive team in a positive work environment
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Make a real impact in the Aspen community through meaningful public service
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Enjoy flexible schedules and a collaborative, supportive team environment
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Access generous paid time off, holidays, and wellness bonuses
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Take advantage of free or discounted transportation around Aspen and the Valley
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Grow your skills with professional development and tuition reimbursement
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Protect your health with medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs
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Earn monetary wellness bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices
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Plan for the future with competitive retirement options (Social Security, 401a, 457b, Roth IRA) and life/disability insurance
The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Title: Streets/ Heavy Equipment Operator II
Department: Streets
Classification: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $31.15/hourly - $38.94/hourly
Salary Range: $31.15/hourly-$46.72/hourly
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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.
Supervision Exercised and Received: This position works under the direct supervision of the Streets Superintendent.
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Essential Job Functions
Equipment used: Front End Loader, Motor Grader, Backhoe, Snow Cat, Sweeper, Dump Truck, Water Truck, Skid Steer, Roller.
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 the 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 related to sign maintenance as required or assigned.
Summer Work
- Repairs streets by means of removing and replacing asphalt, crack sealing, Skid steer attached asphalt paver 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 zones or emergencies.
- Required to be on call throughout the summer months on a rotational basis.
Winter Work
- Plows and/or removes snow from City streets, alleys, . Widens streets using loader mounted 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 Crafco asphalt patching equipment for pothole and pavement repair.
- Night work may be required during this period. Employees are required to be on call for the duration of the winter season.
Emergency Response
- Must be available during periods of emergency for 24-hour call-out in the winter months and occasional periods in the summer. This includes snow removal operations, sweeping and flushing for high pollution days, monitoring mudslides and high water, sandbagging, and cleanup of debris, fallen trees, and/or sign repairs.
Special Projects
- May be required to support special events during holidays, such as the 4th of July parade.
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.
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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.
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Minimum Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience as an equipment operator.
Licenses & Certifications:
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Must have either a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement, heavy equipment operator certifications, or at least two years of experience operating heavy equipment. Candidates hired without a Class B CDL must obtain a Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire.*
- City-Paid Initial Training: The City will cover the cost of the first CDL training course within the first six months of hire. If the employee does not pass the CDL exam after the first City-paid course, any additional training or retesting costs will be the employee’s responsibility.
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.
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 5/6 panel drug test (to be completed at PROCOM – Glenwood Springs), a physical examination (at Grand River Health Clinic West – Parachute), and a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon passing a physical examination, a drug test and Criminal Background Check.
NOTE: Incumbent/applicant may be required to perform an Equipment Skills Test before an offer of employment is made.
Position Type and Work Hours:
- Regular, Full-Time: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week; hours and days may vary with workload.
- Position requires shift work, including days, evenings, and graveyard shifts on a rotating schedule.
- May be required to work additional hours outside the normal work schedule.
- Must be available for snow removal operations on a rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, during the winter season (October through April).
- Hours and days vary depending on depending on operational needs
- Holidays may be required.
Work Environment:
- Outdoors/Off-Site: Work is performed primarily outdoors, with exposure to extreme temperature variations, noise, and fumes at least fifty percent of the time. Duties include snow plowing, which may be complicated by adverse weather conditions, vehicular traffic, and pedestrian activity. Work involves exposure to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vehicular traffic, electrical current, high heat, and chemicals. Meetings, trainings, and conferences at a variety of city facilities and areas.
- Indoors: Occasional office work at City facilities for meetings, trainings, and administrative tasks.
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.
