Road Maintenance Technician - Front Range

Responsibilities

• Performing various tasks under different levels of supervision and in various locations throughout Larimer County, including operating rubber tire and steel drum rollers, power brooms, farm tractors with mower attachments, and similar equipment used in roadway construction and maintenance.
• Using hand tools such as shovels, picks, asphalt rakes, chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, hand brooms, and crack seal squeegees.
• Operating commercial motor vehicles and heavy construction equipment as assigned.
• Performing physical labor for extended periods outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates consistent and reliable attendance.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
• Understands principles, practices, and techniques of heavy highway construction and maintenance.
• Reads and comprehends department and County rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Operates Larimer County-approved computer programs as needed.

What We're Looking For

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. However, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

Related Experience Preferred

Ability to obtain a Colorado Flaggers Certification within two (2) weeks of employment required.

Possession of a Valid Driver License Required

Possession of a valid driver license required.

Must Be at Least 18 Years of Age on Date of Hire, Required

Must be at least 18 years of age on date of hire, required.

Safety-toe Shoes, Required

Safety-toe shoes, required.

Possession of, and Ability to Maintain a Class ‘B' or a Class ‘A' Commercial Driver License (CDL) Without the Following Restrictions: 'L' -air brake restriction, 'O' –no/Trctr/Trlr restriction(s), ‘E' -No manual transmission, ‘X'-No cargo in CMV tank vehicle or ‘Z' - No full air brake equipped CMV required.

Possession of, and ability to maintain a class ‘B' or a class ‘A' commercial driver license (CDL) without the following restrictions: 'L' -air brake restriction, 'O' –no/Trctr/Trlr restriction(s), ‘E' -No manual transmission, ‘X'-No cargo in CMV tank vehicle or ‘Z' - No full air brake equipped CMV required.

Ability to Obtain 'N' Tank Endorsement by Date of Hire Required

Ability to obtain 'N' Tank endorsement by date of hire required.

Benefits

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available. To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.