Equipment Operator I or II

Equipment Operator

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 crewespecially when the snow starts fallingthen 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 or II 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 takes pride in a job well done, and has a strong work ethic and commitment to safety.

The City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver and is consistently voted as one of America's Best Small Cities. Learn more about everything Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. Home to a vibrant and historic downtown, and a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, parks and trails, there is a lot to offer to the wonderful people who live and work here. The City of Littleton offers outstanding benefits and perks to our employees. For more information, see the 2026 Benefit Guide.

Why Join the City of Littleton?

• $1,000 Hiring Incentive (payable on first full paycheck)
• 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

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

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 November 9, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications for Equipment Operator I :

Minimum Qualifications for Equipment Operator II :

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

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Material and Equipment Directly Used :

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,