District Crew Leader - Drainage Operations

City of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$31.11–$37.35 Per Hour
SKILLS
Backhoe Loader, Bulldozer, CDL Driver's License, Cellular Telephone, Class A License, Cold Planer, Compactor, Compensation and Benefits, Concrete, Construction, Data Entry, Driver's License, Dump Truck/Tipper, Emergency Response, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Excavator, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Homeless Services, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infectious Diseases, Lead Management, Legal Standards, Licensing, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Motor Grader, People Management, Pharmacovigilance, Physical Demands, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Public Health, Public Works, RIP (Routing Information Protocol), Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Sales, Secondary School, Software Patches, Technical Writing, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
10 days ago

District Crew Leader - Drainage Operations

Salary

$31.11 - $37.35 Hourly

Location

Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18311

Division

Public Works

Department

Medians and Rights-of-Way

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

District Crew Leader - Keep it Clean Operations

About this job: In this position, you will operate the full range of heavy equipment involved in major construction, maintenance, and repair projects for the public right-of ways in the Public Works department. In addition you will provide training to equipment operators and supervise projects by communicating and coordinating projects with management, crew members, vendors, and the public.

In this position, you will be required to respond to emergency after hours callouts.

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Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As a District Crew Lead for Keep it Clean Operations, you will:

  • Operate equipment such as a track excavator, motor grader, dozer, front end loader, backhoe, paving machine, milling machine, various types of compactors, semi-tractor trailer, and tanker
  • Operate a single or tandem axle dump truck with plow and sander
  • Construct and maintain unpaved/paved roadways, right-of-ways, and drainage structures using materials such as asphalt, concrete, rip rap, and/or geotextiles
  • Apply chemicals, abrasives, and other ice control products during snow removal operations
  • Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, mowing, pothole patching, and shoveling asphalt
  • Maintain log and record books
  • Provide lead supervision; schedule and coordinate the activities and services of assigned staff
  • Perform a variety of skilled construction and maintenance tasks
  • Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Ability to:

  • Input data into a tracking database
  • Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications, and technical manuals
  • Operate a transit; set and read grade stakes
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Safely and properly operate the full range of complex heavy power-driven equipment and various hand and power tools
  • Apply and explain pertinent, laws, rules, regulations, and City policies and procedures
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Five years of full-time professional pavement, concrete, and drainage maintenance experience
  • One year of supervisory experience
  • Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary drivers license not subject to restrictions.
  • Possess upon start and maintain a valid, non-probationary Class A Colorado CDL (Commercial Drivers License), not subject to restrictions related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

To be considered for this position you must register your CDL (Commercial Drivers License) with the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

  • Experience in coordination of maintenance operations in compliance with MS4 (Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System) permit requirements
  • Understanding of stormwater regulations and compliance requirements related to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment)
  • Legal construction standards, and drainage criteria
  • Experience which demonstrates an understanding of the design methods, materials, and equipment used for infrastructure maintenance
  • Experience in chemical herbicide applications
  • Experience in trash removal to include homeless encampment
  • Possess a current Road Scholar 1 certification

Additional Information

Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Physical Demands: You must be able to reach, bend, climb, kneel, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, and drag 50 pounds; use fingers, hands, and legs; and distinguish colors.

Environmental Conditions

Primary Work Environment - Outdoors with possible exposure to inclement weather

Extreme Temperature - Daily

Wetness and Humidity - Daily

Respiratory Hazards - Daily (dust, odors, fumes, and gases)

Noise and Vibrations - Daily

Physical Hazards - Daily (heavy equipment and toxic chemicals)

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently

Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Apply to Join Our Team

  • Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

  • Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.

  • Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

  • We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

  • Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.

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Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

  • Less than high school
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess in pavement, concrete, or drainage maintenance?

  • Less than one year
  • One or more years
  • Two or more years
  • Three or more years
  • Four or more years
  • Five or more years
  • Six or more years
  • Seven or more years
  • Eight or more years
  • Nine or more years
  • Ten or more years

03

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

  • 1 year or more
  • Less than 1 year

04

If yes, please explain, in written detail, your experience including your role and where you gained your experience.

05

Do you possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Do you currently possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A CDL (Commercial Drivers License) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges? (NOTE: CURRENT CDLs MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov.)]

  • I currently possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A CDL
  • I do not possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A CDL

07

Do you currently possess a valid Road Scholar I certification?

  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you have experience in the coordination of maintenance operations in compliance with MS4 permit requirements?

  • Yes
  • No

09

Which of the following do you have experience with? Check all that apply:

  • Trash removal, including homeless encampment
  • Stormwater infrastructure maintenance and repair
  • Chemical herbicide application
  • None of the Above

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov

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