About Our Job

With 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 Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $28.00 - $31.00/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 service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position, you will report to the Central Platte Campus (1271 W. Bayaud Ave., Bldg. #2, Denver, CO 80223) at the beginning and end of each shift. During the day, you will work in the field throughout the City and County of Denver as needed.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

• DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

Street Maintenance, a division within the City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, is responsible for keeping Denver’s streets and alleys safe, clean, and reliable year-round. The division oversees a wide range of essential services, including pothole repair, milling, paving, patching, alley maintenance, and citywide street sweeping. It also operates Denver’s asphalt plant, which produces the materials necessary to resurface and maintain the city’s transportation infrastructure. In addition, Street Maintenance leads Denver’s citywide snow response program, ensuring timely and efficient snow removal to keep roadways accessible during winter weather.

To support these critical operations, the Street Maintenance team is currently hiring for an Equipment Operator III (Asphalt Roller) position. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of Denver’s streets, alleys, and transportation network while serving the community through all seasons.

Specifically, as an Equipment Operator III (Asphalt Roller) you will:

• Operates heavy construction Asphalt Rollers in all environments for which the equipment is used

• Performs Pre and Post Trip inspections of equipment to ensure proper working order, which includes checking fluid levels and leaks, condition of hoses and belts, tire pressure, brakes, lights, and other related mechanical components as required by the City and/or the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles

• Assists in the preventive maintenance of equipment such as adding oil, greasing Zerks and joints, changing bulbs, and changing air filters, etc

• Performs general laboring duties for projects to which the equipment is assigned

• Completes daily work reports and paperwork as required

• Observes all safety practices associated with the operation of equipment, and common hand and power tools

• Acts as a lead worker, training, assigning, and overseeing the work of other personnel

• Participates in snow removal duties as needed

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Minimum 1 year of basic Asphalt Roller/ Front end loader operation experience

• Hazmat and Tanker endorsement preferred at time of application, must obtain within 6 months of hire

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience operating medium sized, specialized equipment which must include two (2) years of experience operating large, heavy industrial equipment.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements.

• License/Certifications:

  • 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 employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, August 9, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than August 9th at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ1931 Equipment Operator III

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$26.84 - $40.27

Target Pay

$28.00 - $31.00/hour, based on experience and education.

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Assessment Requirement

Performance Test

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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