Equipment Operator II - Pikes Peak Americas Mountain
Salary: $25.87 - $31.06 Hourly Location: Pikes Peak - Americas Mountain - City of Colorado Springs, CO Job Type: Classified - Full Time Job Number: 18047 Division: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc Department: Pikes Peak-Americas Mtn. Opening Date: 02/23/2026 Closing Date: 3/9/2026 4:00 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description: Benefits Questions Description / Position Overview Equipment Operator II - Pikes Peak - Americas Mountain About this Job: As an Equipment Operator II, you will assist with semi-skilled maintenance tasks on Pikes Peak Americas Mountain in accordance with your supervisor.
Job Type: Full time Work Schedule: Typical work schedule for this role is 7:00am - 3:30pm either Sunday through Thursday - OR - Tuesday through Saturday. This role may include occasional overtime and work on holidays as operations require.
As an Equipment Operator II, you will: Primary responsibility of safely operating skid loaders, backhoe loaders, front-end loaders, motor graders and other light and heavy equipment Inspecting equipment, performing preventative maintenance on equipment, and scheduling repairs with PPAM fleet technicians Performing pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment and documenting checks on standard DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) Operating heavy equipment for major construction projects Participating in maintaining a safe and secure work environment for employees and guests by adhering to risk management and safety policies and guidelines Reporting all safety issues or concerns to the appropriate Supervisor Operate tools and equipment under the guidance of senior equipment operators Safely use, clean, service, and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment and tools Transport material and equipment to and from maintenance and construction sites Perform grounds maintenance and clean up Install and repair Pikes Peak Highway signage as directed Perform manual labor such as cleaning culverts, removing debris, shoveling snow, and cleaning storm water infrastructure Maintain log and record books including data entry of maintenance and project progress in Cartegraph software Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission and vision of PPAM
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 will demonstrate the ability to: Operate a wide variety of vehicles and equipment safely on the mountain Operate/ use power tools, hand tools and precision tools safely Work with hands, tie knots, repetitive motion etc. Physical work, stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive motions Follow directions and implement tasks with little to no supervision Establish and maintain effective working relationships Operate two-way radios
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED Three years of full-time, professional experience in related field Possess upon hire a valid non-probationary Class A or B CDL not subject to restriction 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.
Additional Information: Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive 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.
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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 Six or more years Seven or more years Eight or more years Nine or more years Ten or more years
03 Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable.
04 Do you possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A or B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges? Yes, I possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A CDL Yes, I possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class B CDL Yes, I possess a valid, non-probationary Class A CDL, but its out of state Yes, I possess a valid, non-probationary Class B CDL, but its out of state No, I do not possess a valid, non-probationary Colorado Class A or B CDL