Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Alternate Snowplow Driver (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8178
DEPARTMENT: Streets
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $24.00 - 30.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 9/4/2025 .
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check, Motor Vehicle Report, Post Offer Employment Test (P.O.E.T), and drug test required within four calendar days (96 hours) of offer . (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Potential for paid personal leave and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, and financial assistance
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Personal & professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
SUMMARY
Perform the snow removal duties of an Equipment Operator for the StreetsDepartment. Alternate snowplow drivers supplement and substitute regularsnowplow drivers for the City of Fort Collins during the winter season. Thereare no guaranteed hours and work schedules vary. Drivers must be flexible towork day or night shifts for weather events.
This position is non-benefittedhourly position. Hourly employees are highly valued team members thatStreets recognizes by providing the following perks:
- Access to on-site gyms
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) necessary for the position
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Access to City personal and professional development opportunities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties andresponsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position andare not intended to be all inclusive.
- Perform snow removal.
- Operates and maintains equipment such as snowplows and dump trucks.
- May operate heavy equipment.
- May input daily work data into a computer.
- Support a positive safety culture.
- Work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
City Competencies
Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills andAbilities
- Ability to work on call, overtime, and after hours as needed.
- Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment and/or vehicles.
- Basic computer and data entry skills.
- Knowledge of general vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair.
- Ability to successfully pass applicable Post Offer Employment Physical Test.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- Ability to adhere to safety requirements and identify safety concerns and improvements.
Experience Requirements
-No experience required. Minimum age 18.
Certifications/Licenses/SpecializedTraining
Class B Commercial Driver License Required. Tanker endorsement preferred. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require that the individual(s) selected for this position must successfully pass a controlled substance test, as well as a DOT physical examination. Current City employees transferring from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position will be required to successfully pass these tests and the physical examination. May require Class A CDL for some assignments.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use :
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT, POST OFFER EMPLOYMENT TEST (P.O.E.T), AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN FOUR CALENDAR DAYS/96 HOURS OF OFFER. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act. City of Fort Collins
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Day shift,