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
Description / Position Overview
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:
As an Equipment Operator I, you will:
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
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.
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.
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).
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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.
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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.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
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Do you possess a valid, or willing to obtain, and maintain upon hire, a non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions?
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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.
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If you already possess a CDL, please provide the CDL class and license #. If you do not possess a CDL respond "N/A".
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Please indicate which of the following you have experience with. Check all that apply:
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