Crushing, Grinding, and Mixing Machine Operator jobs in Fort Collins, CO

Job Summary

The Senior Equipment Operator on the Crushing and Recycling Crew will perform work related to day-to-day operations and functions of the Streets Department, including crushing and recycling operations and snow and ice removal. Operators maintain and operate equipment which may include front-end loader, bulldozer, skid steer, dump truck, backhoe, tractor, street sweeper, and paving equipment. The incumbent in the Senior Operator position performs Snow Crew Chief duties as needed and oversees the Crushing Crew when the Crew Chief is absent. Hoffman Mill is a crushing facility that processes concrete and asphalt aggregate, dirt and also conducts composting operations. The Crushing crew also maintains alleys, road shoulders, and coordinates mowing efforts. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Operates and maintains equipment which may include front-end loader, bulldozer, skid steer, dump truck, backhoe, tractors, street sweeper, paving equipment, mowing and other vegetation management equipment, and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Additional specialized heavy equipment operation may include: paver, rotomill, grader, excavator, tractor trailer / tanker, and crusher.
• Patch broken or eroded pavement; may remove debris from roadway.
• Interprets blueprints and instruments.
• Contributes to job site safety.
• Performs snow removal and operates snow removal equipment.
• Performs snow crew chief duties during snow operations.
• Inputs daily work data into a computer.
• Trains and oversees other operators or hourly employees and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Develops work schedules to complete street maintenance operations.
• Act as crew chief when crew chief is absent.
• Ensures crews work cooperatively in a professional setting.
• Provides customer service by answering questions and resolving complaints and problems.
• Makes recommendations of equipment service and replacement needs.
• Performs general building maintenance.
• Shift work and emergency responses activities may be required.

Management Responsibilities

Yes