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About Our JobWith competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.What We OfferThe City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $27- $29/hour based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateLocation & ScheduleIn this position you can expect to work on site at 300 Union Avenue, Morrison, CO, 80465. While the typical maintenance hours are 6:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Typically this person will work a 4, 10 hour days, Monday – Friday. This person will work variable hours, along with occasional weekend and holiday shifts.Who We Are & What You'll DoDenver Parks & Recreation is seeking a full-time Park Operations Equipment Operator II whose focus will be on waste collection in parks along with other duties as assigned.Specifically, as an Equipment Operator II you will:Operate light- to medium-sized industrial equipment such as trash trucks, a bobcat, dump trucks, etc. while performing parks maintenance operations and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment and a variety of toolsInspect equipment for items affecting its safe operation and complete a pre/post-trip inspection as defined by federal guidelines; perform preventative maintenance, basic maintenance, and minor repairs to equipmentObserve on-board instruments while operating equipment and take routine corrective action if malfunctions are indicatedKeep trip records and logs, report defects, accidents, damages, or traffic violationsPerform various park maintenance and landscaping duties such as trash and debris removal, graffiti removal, repairs in response to vandalism, power washing, etc.Interact with the public in a courteous and respectful manner; form strong and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersPerform snow removal operations when necessaryWhat You'll BringWe value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.DPR recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community. To that end, DPR is committed to:Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusionIdentifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomesStrengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equityReinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organizationWe are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced parks professional who is looking for an opportunity to grow and develop in their career. Our ideal candidate will be adept with safety considerations, skilled in building strong working relationships, and keen on capitalizing their leadership skills. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:Experience with parks maintenance operations and basic construction knowledgeHave a flexible schedule and be willing to work various hours including weekends and holidaysExecute this position as a team player who displays integrity, a pPositive attitude, and an eagerness to lead and learnManual transmission endorsement within 6 months of hireSuccessfully pass in-person performance assessment as part of the interview processSuccessfully obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL "A") within 6 months of hireRequired Minimum QualificationsEducation requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC CertificateExperience Requirement: Three (3) years of general labor experience which must include two (2) years of experience operating light to medium sized equipmentEducation/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirementsLicensure: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application. Requires a CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employmentApplication DeadlineThis position is expected to stay open until October 8, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST
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morrison, CO, 80465, US
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