Job Title Looking for meaningful work that makes a real impact? At the Town of Parker, we're proud to serve our community while honoring the friendly, hometown atmosphere that makes Parker a great place to live and work. We value collaboration, teamwork, and shared success, and we encourage creativity, initiative, and leadership at every level of the organization. Our team members take pride in their work, approach challenges thoughtfully, and strive to deliver positive, practical solutions. Whether you're here for a few years or build a long-term career with us, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference. We support professional development through training and skill-building opportunities and offer a Flexible Work Arrangement program for qualifying positions. Our comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program focused on work-life balance and overall well-being, reflects our commitment to supporting our employees both on and off the job. We'd be proud to welcome you to the Town of Parker team! Under general supervision, this position functions as a front-line provider of services operating automotive and maintenance equipment to perform winter road maintenance and snow/ice removal duties. This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town's policies Examples Of Essential DutiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily while consistently demonstrating the Town's core values of integrity, innovation, commitment to quality service, and teamwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The list below is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of this position and is not all-encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may revise or change these duties at any time. Maintains and operates specialized vehicles, equipment, and tools including dump trucks with plow and sanders to perform snow removal duties. Maintains records of assignments completed. Ensures compliance with all organizational values, policies, procedures. Works on call as needed during the winter season which includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Colorado for the type of vehicle or equipment operated; safe driving record and a minimum of two (2) years of driving history.
A valid Class B Commercial Driver License issued by the State of Colorado, with air brakes and tanker endorsements is preferred.
Snow removal experience with a municipal agency is preferred but not required.
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of equipment, materials, techniques, and supplies used in snow removal.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Ability to perform assigned work independently with direction.
Ability to work twelve- (12) hour shifts during emergency conditions on short notice.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time outside and in all weather conditions.
Ability to identify and implement risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage, and liability.
Ability to adhere to all applicable work safety rules, procedures and equipment operations as presented.
Ability to coordinate activities with other individuals within the department.
Ability to operate heavy equipment as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Additional Information:
Hiring Salary Range: $22.47-$26.41 Full Salary Range: $22.47-$30.34 The 2026-2027 winter season runs from October 12, 2026-April 9, 2027. Interviews will be continuous and ongoing until the positions are filled. This posting can close at any time. The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee generally encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
Tools & Equipment:
Requires frequent use of various electric and gas-operated tools and equipment used in snow removal, including, but not limited to, trucks, tractors, sprayers, loaders, backhoes, trenchers, additional snow removal equipment, first aid equipment and other equipment as assigned.
General and Sensory Requirements:
The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls. Duties may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, and maintaining balance. The employee must be able to talk and hear effectively, both in person and over the phone, and must be capable of operating a vehicle if required by the role. Vision requirements include consistent near and far visual acuity, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus to allow a broad field of vision.
Heavy Physical Demands:
This position requires sustained and demanding physical activity. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to fifty (50) pounds frequently and more than one hundred (100) pounds occasionally with assistance.
Environment:
Physical presence onsite is required. Work is primarily performed in outdoor locations. The noise level is variable depending on activities or location. This position frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Employees in this position may be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, or airborne particles, work in proximity to moving mechanical parts or machinery, and handle potentially hazardous materials.
Benefits:
Seasonal employees are have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and a limited membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse.
