Equipment Operator III (Asphalt Crusher/Screener)

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 $28.00 - $31.00/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 the Roslyn Campus (5440 Roslyn St, Bldg. (Asphalt Plant) Denver, CO 80216) at the beginning and end of each shift. During the day, you will work at the Roslyn throughout the Day 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 III (Crusher / Screener). This is a unique position; in that it will be responsible for operating a stationary recycled asphalt crusher/screener. Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures • Visually observes and monitors gauges and all equipment while in operation to maintain proper flow of material on belts, crushers, and screens • Stops equipment immediately when any blockages occur and obtain assistance when required • Directs front end loader operator and hauling operator to ensure efficient material production • Coordinates with asphalt plant operators on production targets • Performs routine maintenance on conveyor belts including replacing idlers, pulleys, drive belts, and bearings, screens as well as other parts. cleans equipment and job site as required, and assists with more complex repairs as needed • Shuts down specific machinery or entire plant machinery in the event of an emergency • Complete and maintain daily log and maintenance checklist of production hours, daily tonnage, gallons of fuel used, and mechanical inspection frequencies • Operates medium-sized specialized equipment, including front-end loaders, skid steers, and a variety of construction and maintenance equipment. Utilizes attachments designed to perform specialized tasks in conjunction with the equipment’s operation and function. Ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment and 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 and City policy • 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 • Participates in snow removal duties • Performs other related duties as assigned What You’ll Bring Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: • Knowledge of small hand tools. 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 experience operating medium sized, specialized equipment which must include two (2) years of experience operating large, heavy industrial 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. • Requires a CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until Monday, September 7, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than September 7th at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration. About Everything Else Job Profile CJ1931 Equipment Operator III To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $26.84 - $40.27 Target Pay $28.00 - $31.00/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. 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.