The Position

The City of Cortez is hiring an Operator (Streets) to support essential public works services across Cortez. This entry-level, full-time onsite role helps keep community infrastructure safe, functional, and ready for daily use.

Key responsibilities include routine, semi-skilled work supporting construction, maintenance, and repair activities for streets and related public works systems.

Required qualifications/skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Good physical condition and ability to perform manual tasks for extended periods
- Ability to learn operation and basic maintenance of hand construction equipment
- Ability to learn operation of single-axle trucks and equipment such as an air compressor, boring machine, tapping machine, and backhoe
- Valid Colorado driver’s license; ability to obtain a CDL within three months
- Availability to be on call for emergencies

Pay is $21.43/hour. Apply to be considered for Operator (Streets).

Your Coverage

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance. Paid vacation and holidays. Retirement benefits.

What Your Day Looks Like

You’ll start at 7:30 a.m., check in with the crew, and review the day’s priorities and any overnight issues. The workday is hands-on and outdoors, with time split between project sites and the shop yard. You may rotate between locations around Cortez, coordinate around traffic and weather, and keep an eye on safety as conditions change. Some days are steady and planned; others shift quickly when an urgent situation comes in. The standard schedule runs Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with occasional on-call responses for emergencies.