Road Maintenance Technician - Front Range

Overview Four day work weeks! Work outside! Larimer County Road and Bridge is hiring seasonal road maintenance workers to help operate and maintain nearly 1000 miles of roadway and drainage structures in Larimer County. The typical schedule for this position is Monday to Thursday, 7 AM – 5:30 PM. A road‑driving test will be administered. Employees are required to wear steel‑toe safety shoes, which they must provide. This position may also qualify for medical insurance benefits. What you'll be doing 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. Perform 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. What we're looking for 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 County‑approved computer programs as needed. Related experience preferred. Ability to obtain a Colorado Flaggers Certification within two weeks of employment. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must be at least 18 years of age on date of hire. Safety‑toe shoes required. Possession and maintenance of a Class ’B’ or Class ’A’ commercial driver’s license (CDL) without the following restrictions: ’L’ – air‑brake restriction, ’O’ – no tractor/tractor‑trailer restriction(s), ’E’ – no manual transmission, ’X’ – no cargo in CMV tank vehicle, ’Z’ – no full air‑brake equipped CMV required. Ability to obtain a ’N’ tank endorsement by date of hire. Benefits For all temporary positions, sick leave and the Employee Assistance Program are available, and other benefits may be available. Legal Notice 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Larimer County