As an Entry Level Equipment Operator (EOI) at Denver International Airport (DEN) you will operate light to medium sized equipment and perform general labor duties in both a construction and maintenance environment.

New hires are eligible for a $2,500 hiring bonus!
The details of the bonus will be discussed at interview and/or offer. The hiring bonus will not be applicable to City and County of Denver employees who are currently employed with the city or who have been separated from the city for fewer than 6 months.

What We Offer:

Working for the Denver International Airport gives you access to great benefits and resources provided by the City and County of Denver, meaning this is so much more than a job, it’s a chance to make a difference in your own life and in the lives of people around you. Lots of amazing reasons to see yourself here!

Some benefits include:

• Four (4) Medical plans to choose from, Dental, Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Pension Plan (DERP) and Retirement Plan
• PTO – Accrue 132 hours in your first year + 12 paid holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Development & Career Growth Opportunities

Schedule:

This position requires ten-hour days, four days a week, on site. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (includes nights, weekends, and holidays). *

Shifts Include:

• Day Shift (5:30 am to 4:00 pm or 6:00 am to 4:30 pm)
• Swing Shift (4:00 pm to 2:30 am)
• Graveyard Shifts (7:30 pm to 6:00 am)
• Mandatory on Call Snow Overtime (3:00am to 3:00pm or 3:00pm to 3:00am)

*7%-12% pay differential depending on shift assigned and equipment operated. Mandatory extended/additional shifts are required for snow removal operations.

About the Crews:

You will be trained to work on the following field maintenance crews:

• Pavement Crew: Duties include crack sealing on Airfield, handling MTC Calls, construction work, light repairs, and mowing
• Asphalt Crew: Responsible for paving projects on property, roadways, and parking lots
• Concrete Crew: Duties include paving projects, from roads to Chem tank pads to fuel tank pads. Also maintains oil field roads on Airfield property
• Construction Crew: Handles construction needs, fences, asphalt work, erosion work. Also assists in Airside and Landside trash
• Hot Shot Crew:  Handles a little bit of everything; Construction needs, spall repairs in gate, MS4, and maintain movement areas as needed
• Parking Structure Crew: Maintains the West or East parking structure and tunnels top to bottom. They maintain the pet relief area and all landscaping needs. This crew also hands trash, clean up needs, and pressuring washing.
• East/West Airfield Pavement Crew: Perform repairs on Part 139, erosion and crack seal. This crew also performs pressure washing, Pena Blvd maintenance and, non-movement pavement repair
• As an Equipment Operator at DEN you will also be part of our top notch airfield snow removal team.  This team is responsible for snow removal on six runways.  Five of the runways are 12,000 feet long and 150 feet wide, and one is 16,000 feet long and 200 feet wide (the longest commercial runway in North America) for a total of 12.2 million square feet. Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation.

About You

Ideal Candidate Summary:

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of general labor experience which must include six (6) months of experience operating light to medium sized equipment
• Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirements
• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements at the time of application
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

If you do not meet the above qualifications, check out our Maintenance Worker positions that do not require a CDL at the time of application!

About DEN:

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.72 - $29.58 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denver, CO 80249: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Can you accommodate Mandatory on Call Snow Overtime (3am-3pm or 3pm-3am)?

*Please note: extended/additional shifts are required for snow removal operations. Shifts are subject to change. Denver International Airport operates continually, 24/7/365, so there may arise situations where you'll be called upon to assume extended, altered, or alternative shifts due to emergencies, inclement weather, or staffing challenges. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

License/Certification:

• CDL A or B (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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