Equipment Operator I - Colorado Springs Airport

City of Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.78–$26.14 Per Hour
SKILLS
Backhoe Loader, Bulldozer, CDL Driver's License, Cellular Telephone, Class B License, Compensation and Benefits, Concrete, Construction, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Excavator, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Forklift, Groundskeeping, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, Licensing, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Maintenance Services, Motor Grader, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Pharmacovigilance, Pharmacy, Property Maintenance, Regulations, Safety Standards, Sales, Secondary School, Skid Steer Loader, Time Management, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
11 days ago

Equipment Operator I - Colorado Springs Airport

Salary

$21.78 - $26.14 Hourly

Location

Airport - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18223

Division

Airport

Department

Airfield Maintenance

Opening Date

05/28/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

  • We are filling multiple vacancies*

Equipment Operator I - Colorado Springs Airport

About the Job: The Colorado Springs Airport is ready to welcome an Equipment Operator I to their Airfield Maintenance team! As an Equipment Operator I, you will perform construction, maintenance, and repair tasks for the Airfield Maintenance Division of the Airport .

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday; 8-hour shifts. Opportunity for overtime and occasional night work depending on project deadlines and operational requirements. Subject to on-call, emergency call-out, and seasonal duties such as 12-hour rotating shifts for snow removal procedures when necessary.

The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

Benefits Offered:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • PERA Retirement
  • Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
  • Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
  • Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes, and Gym Discounts
  • Medical Management Programs
  • Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Long Term Care
  • HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
  • Read more about our many benefits at this link: 2026 Total Rewards Page

As an Equipment Operator I, you will:

  • Perform manual labor such as mowing, erosion control, snow removal, and fence repair
  • Perform airfield and landside painting
  • Maintain, repair, and replace concrete/asphalt surfaces and drainage systems
  • Operate mowing, light construction, and airfield snow removal equipment
  • Ensure all work is performed according to applicable safety regulations
  • Perform general grounds maintenance
  • Perform general maintenance and repairs of equipment
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Practices, methods, and materials used in grounds maintenance
  • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
  • And experience with all types of concrete repair and replacement
  • And experience with all types of asphalt repair and replacement

Ability to:

  • Safely operate assigned vehicle, machinery, and equipment
  • Learn pertinent FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) airfield regulations
  • Adhere to Airport and FAA safety standards

Minimum Qualifications

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.

  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
  • One year of full-time, professional experience in related field
  • Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions
  • Possess or obtain within 12 months of start date, a valid non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL not subject to restrictions is required for this position

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.

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 with airfield and/or street snow removal
  • Experience with control tower radio communications

Additional Information

Physical Demands: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

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?

  • Less than one year
  • One or more years
  • Two or more years
  • Three or more years
  • Four or more years
  • Five or more years

03

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

  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you possess, OR are you willing to obtain within 12 months of hire, a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) not subject to restrictions? NOTE: 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.

  • Yes, I possess.
  • No, I do not possess, and am not willing to obtain.
  • No, I do not possess, but am willing to obtain

05

If you already possess a CDL, please provide the CDL class and license #. If you do not possess a CDL respond "N/A".

06

Please indicate which of the following you have experience with. Check all that apply:

  • Road maintenance
  • Equipment Operation - examples: forklift, excavator, motor grader, dozer, front end loader, backhoe, semi-tractor trailer, skid steer etc.
  • Irrigation
  • Grounds/property maintenance
  • Hand/power tools
  • Concrete & Asphalt Work
  • Commercial Drivers License
  • Airfield Snow Removal
  • Street Snow Removal
  • Control Tower Radio Communications
  • N/A

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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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