Road Maintenance Technician - Front Range

Overview

Four day work weeks! Work outside! Larimer County Road and Bridge is seeking hardworking, motivated individuals to join our team. The Road and Bridge Department operates and maintains the transportation system in Larimer County; Seasonal Road Maintenance positions are crucial to our success.

Larimer County values its seasonal employees and aims to create an environment where you can grow and succeed. Apply now to be part of our team that works towards maintaining nearly 1000 miles of roadway and drainage structures in Larimer County.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, picks, asphalt rakes, chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, hand brooms, and crack seal squeegees.
• Operate commercial motor vehicles and heavy construction equipment as assigned.
• Engage in 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 consider your unique background and skills before applying. We welcome applications from those who meet the minimum qualifications and believe their skills and perspectives can add value to this position.

Related Experience Preferred

Experience in heavy highway construction and maintenance is preferred.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Ability to obtain a Colorado Flaggers Certification within two (2) weeks of employment.
• Possession of a valid driver license.
• Safety-toe shoes, required.
• Class ‘B' or Class ‘A' Commercial Driver License (CDL) without certain restrictions.
• Ability to obtain 'N' Tank endorsement by date of hire.

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 this link.

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.