Flood And Greenways Operator I

City of Boulder

Boulder, Colorado, US
Hiring range: $23.58 - $34.19 ph; full-time hourly...
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

Work Rights

Not specified

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