DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Full-time position, full benefits package

Hiring range is $75,678 to $89,033 yr., DOE

Closing Date: open until filled; application review will begin December 4, 2025

The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 8%/9% match retirement contribution into CRA, vacation and sick leave accompanied by 12 paid holidays.

This position is responsible for safety-sensitive functions to include overall leadership and management of the transportation department, which includes Federal Transportation Administration (FTA)/Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) federal grant oversight. In addition, leading, supervising and training personnel and developing a schedule for drivers and ensuring vehicles are in safe working order; and occasionally operating a transit bus to transport passengers over deviated fixed routes to local points according to time schedule and/or at customer request.

The incumbent in this position must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, including effective communication with employees, officials including local and state level, other transit agencies and the public.

The qualified applicant will hold a high school diploma or GED and have two years of commercial driving experience is preferred; an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted for listed requirements. Other requirements: must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License (Class C or higher with a P1 endorsement preferred) or obtain one within 30 days of hire; and must be at least 21 years old. Also, must pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and provide an acceptable motor vehicle record from any state in which a license has been held in the previous 3 years. 

Please submit a completed application along with a cover letter, resume and six professional references. Applications are available at the City website, www.cityofcripplecreek.com and can be emailed to apply@cripple-creek.co.us. Applications are also available at Cripple Creek City Hall’s front desk and may be picked up and returned with a resume in person, by mail, or by fax to:

Human Resources

City of Cripple Creek

337 E. Bennett Avenue

P.O. Box 430

Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Fax: (719)689-2774

The City of Cripple Creek is an EOE.