Equipment Operator I, II, or III

Do you take pride in hands-on work that keeps your community safe and moving?

If you enjoy working outdoors, starting your day early, and being part of a dependable, close-knit crew—especially when the snow starts falling—then we want you on our team!

The City of Littleton is seeking a reliable and motivated Equipment Operator to join our Streets Division. In this role, you’ll help maintain and repair city streets, install and repair traffic signage, and operate heavy equipment for snow and ice removal during the winter months. Position may be filled at the I, II or III level, depending on qualifications and department needs.

The ideal candidate thrives working outdoors in all weather conditions, enjoys physically demanding work, is a team player who take pride in a job well done, and has a strong work ethic and commitment to safety.

About the City of Littleton

The City of Littleton is a vibrant community consistently recognized as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top destination for families. Discover some of the remarkable things Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. With its historic and lively downtown, diverse shopping and dining options, and an extensive network of parks and trails, Littleton boasts a prime location just south of Denver and a short drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Colorado ski country. The City of Littleton offers excellent benefits and perks to its employees. For more details, please refer to the 2026 Benefit Guide and the 2027 Benefit Guide.

Why Join the City of Littleton?

• Stable, year-round work
• Strong sense of team and mission
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Excellent benefits including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance including dedicated employee clinic
  • Zero Health benefit with zero cost lab work, imaging and surgical procedures
  • Wellness incentive program
  • Retirement plans through Empower Retirement
  • Generous leave time including:
    • 16 days (128 hours) vacation leave to start
    • 5 days (40 hours) floating holiday leave
    • 11.5 paid holidays
    • 12 days (96 hours) paid sick leave
  • Training and development opportunities

The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent and its strategies include offering competitive pay and investing in employee growth and development opportunities.

In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.

Starting pay range for Equipment Operator I:   $25.35 - $26.70 per hour

Starting pay range for Equipment Operator II:  $28.40 - $29.90 per hour

Starting pay range for Equipment Operator III: $31.15 - $32.80 per hour

This full-time position is non-exempt per FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Work Schedule:  7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Must be available nights and weekends as needed

for snow removal. Overtime opportunities are available throughout the year for special events and projects.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received by December 4th, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists asphalt and concrete construction crews, road maintenance crews, and traffic maintenance crews by performing semi-skilled tasks that maintain, repair or construct streets and other public works projects.
• Assists with the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and marking streets and crosswalks. Uses hand tools to repair and replace signs and signposts.
• Drives and operates single and tandem axle dump trucks with or without trailers as assigned to haul asphalt, dirt, snow, concrete, or other construction-related materials or debris to/from work sites.
• Drives and operates single and tandem axle dump trucks to plow and clear snow and ice from assigned snow routes. Spreads a salt mixture over hazardous portions of roadways as required.
• Operates patch truck, loader, mag chloride tank, distributor, and crack sealer.
• Assists with weed control along street rights-of-way as required by applying weed sprays.
• Serves as a certified flagger, setting up construction and road work zones, to ensure safety for pedestrians, vehicles, and staff.
• Performs operator's maintenance and inspections daily as required for all assigned pieces of equipment.
• Observes and follows established city and department policies and procedures in the daily conduct of the job.
• May serve as an Emergency Worker.
• Performs similar duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for Equipment Operator I:

• Basic math, written and verbal communication skills; and
• Three (3) months of utility, traffic, road, or heavy civil construction maintenance work experience preferred; or
• An equivalent combination of formal education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Must have a valid Class B or higher unrestricted CDL with air brake endorsement at time of hire.
• Must have and maintain acceptable pre-employment criminal background, motor vehicle records, FMCSA Clearinghouse inquiry, three-year Safety Performance History, DOT drug screen and DOT physical.

Minimum Qualifications for Equipment Operator II:

• Basic math, written and verbal communication skills; and
• Two (2) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator; or
• An equivalent combination of formal education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Must have a valid Class B or higher unrestricted CDL with air brake endorsement at time of hire.
• Must have and maintain acceptable pre-employment criminal background, motor vehicle records, FMCSA Clearinghouse inquiry, three-year Safety Performance History, DOT drug screen and DOT physical.

Minimum Qualifications for Equipment Operator III: 

• Basic math, written and verbal communication skills; and 
• Four (4) years of experience as a heavy equipment operator; or 
• An equivalent combination of formal education, training and work experience that produces the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. 
• Must have a valid Class B or higher unrestricted CDL with air brake endorsement at time of hire. 
• Must have and maintain acceptable pre-employment criminal background, motor vehicle records, FMCSA Clearinghouse inquiry, three-year Safety Performance History, DOT drug screen and DOT physical. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Requires basic knowledge of the principles and techniques of street construction and maintenance; concrete construction, and traffic signs and signals; the use of assigned equipment, hand and power tools, and the skill and ability to apply those principles and techniques to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of the position.
• Requires the skill and ability to perform strenuous physical labor to assist street construction and maintenance crews including, but not limited to, the skill and ability to hand shovel hot and cold asphalt, dirt, pieces of concrete and construction-related debris; shoveling/plowing snow and ice; using a hand rake to rake and smooth asphalt and concrete; install, remove, and move concrete forms; lifting, pushing, and pulling construction equipment and construction materials; operating a pneumatic jackhammer; a gasoline-powered dirt tamper; and performing other semi-skilled tasks as assigned.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment including the ability to enter and exit the vehicle during the workday; ability to read, understand and use road and street maps, read road and street signs, follow oral and written directions; read and follow operator's instructions and manuals for the care and use of assigned vehicles and equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Essential duties are performed outdoors and include exposure to adverse weather conditions; frequent exposure to dusts and mechanical hazards; occasional exposure to fumes, odors, mists, and gases; occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; vibrations from equipment operation; and frequent exposure to vehicle and equipment noise.  Minimal activities are performed indoors in a shop environment. Use of protective hearing devices and eyesight protection is required for equipment operation and activities to reduce noise exposure to permissible OSHA noise exposure levels and prevent eye injury.
• Requires the skill and ability to perform strenuous physical labor to assist street construction and maintenance crews including, but not limited to, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 75 pounds with or without assistance.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

Single and tandem axle dump trucks, pick-up trucks; two-way radio and conventional telephone; pneumatic jackhammer, and gasoline-powered dirt tamper; electric saws and drills; sledgehammer, pick axe, shovel, rake and hand tools; air wrenches, power car wash equipment; weed spray dispensers, plow and sand truck, loader, patch truck, and jackhammer.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Littleton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and intends to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants regardless of age 40 and over, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law, and to hire and retain the best-qualified individuals without regard to any of these factors. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on a protected class. 

The City of Littleton will consider reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applicants and employees can request an accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 303-795-3857 or emailing hr@littletongov.org.

Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace

The City of Littleton is committed to the health and safety of all its employees. To ensure a safe and productive work environment the city prohibits the use, sale, dispensation, manufacture, distribution or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia on any city premises or worksites. No employee shall report to work or be at work with alcohol or with any detectable amount of prohibited drugs in the employee's system. A detectable amount refers to the standards generally used in workplace drug & alcohol testing. This prohibition specifically includes marijuana, and decriminalized psychedelics whether used for medical purposes or obtained legally under state law.