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About Our JobWhat We OfferThe City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $30.00-$33.00. 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 service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateLocationIn this position you can expect to work on site at various locations, 5 days per week. The hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm.What You'll DoWe are offering a hiring bonus of $5,000 to new employees hired from this recruitment. The details of the bonus will be discussed at interview and/or offer. Note: The hiring bonus will not be applicable to City and County of Denver employees who are currently employed with the city or who have been separated from the city for fewer than 6 months.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 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: Equipment Operator IV.This position requires a background check, physical, and drug test. Denver's 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, including transportation planning, design and construction; major projects, maintenance of streets, bridges and storm and sanitary sewers; residential trash, recycling and compost collection; and oversight and regulation of use of the public right-of-way including on-street parking. We employ a culture of safety throughout the department to strengthen workplace health and organizational performance.For more information, please visit Management oversees all aspects of wastewater functions, including the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City's sanitary and storm systems. The agency implements city wastewater policies, establishes cost controls and fees used to support operational requirements and capital improvements projects, and responds to customer inquiries.The Wastewater Management division has an opening for an Construction Equipment Operator IV- Excavator.Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:Operates large, complex specialized industrial equipment while controlling both the speed and direction of the vehicle and operations of the working attachments and adjusts level and angle of attachments in accordance with the nature of the work while regularly performing skilled work in construction, earthmoving, and/or other work-related duties.Identifies equipment needs for each assigned project 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, and/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.Provides training to less experienced employees.May be required to be on-call to address emergent needs.Performs other related duties as assigned.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 City-wide emergency declared by the Mayor.Any one position may not include all the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent in performing the essential duties listed above.Please note this is not a truck driving position, you will be operating heavy machinery such as excavators, loaders, skid steers, backhoes, and power shovels. About Everything ElseJob ProfileCJ1996 Equipment Operator IVTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.Position TypeUnlimitedPosition Salary Range$24.11 - $36.17Starting Pay$30.00-$33.00AgencyDept of Transportation & InfrastructureAssessment RequirementPerformance TestThe 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. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

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