Operating heavy machinery like backhoes and loaders
Reading blueprints and design drawings
Performing outdoor manual labor in adverse weather
This full-time position involves operating and maintaining the City of Boulder's Flood and Greenways system under direct supervision
Job Summary
This full-time position involves operating and maintaining the City of Boulder's Flood and Greenways system under direct supervision.
The role requires performing routine maintenance on equipment, reading blueprints, and utilizing heavy machinery such as backhoes and hydro-excavators.
Employees must be available for rotating after-hours standby duty to respond to utilities emergencies including snow and ice control shifts.
Matching Summary
This full-time position involves operating and maintaining the City of Boulder's Flood and Greenways system under direct supervision.
Salary
Hiring Range: $23.58 - $34.19 per hour; Full-time hourly position; Benefit Eligibility Group BMEA
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Operating heavy machinery like backhoes and loaders
Reading blueprints and design drawings
Performing outdoor manual labor in adverse weather
Maintaining accurate work records and asset data
Responding to emergency utility situations
Nice-to-have
Bilingual communication in English and Spanish
Compassionate empathy for customer interactions
Experience with stormwater system troubleshooting
Ability to collaborate across multiple city divisions
Key Requirements
Valid Driver's License with acceptable motor vehicle record
High school diploma or GED (or 2 years related experience)
Obtain Class 1 Wastewater Collections Operator Certification within 9 months
Obtain Backhoe and Loader Certification within 9 months
Obtain Confined Space and OSHA 10-hour certifications within 9 months
Commercial Driver's License Class A or ability to obtain within 9 months