Road Maintenance Technician I

Arapahoe County Government; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary increases

Promotional opportunities

Training and development

Excellent leave benefits

15 days vacation

13 holidays + 3 floating holidays

12 sick days

3-day weekends (Mon-Thu 10h)

Health insurance and retirement

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

On-call pay $20/day

CDL training provided

Job summary

Arapahoe County Government's Road and Bridge division seeks an entry-level Highway Maintenance Technician II to perform manual road maintenance, flagging in construction zones, and winter snow duties. You will work in a team, using hand tools and light equipment, under CDL training after hire, with on-call winter shifts.

Responsibilities include operating equipment after training, maintaining sites, and supporting de-icing operations while ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• No prior work experience required for this entry-level position.
• Pre-employment screening includes MV check, background check, physical, drug screen.
• Colorado CDL-B license within 6 months is preferred; CDL training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor using hand tools and equipment.
• Serve as flagger in construction zones and assist with traffic control.
• Plow snow, spread de-icing materials, and respond to winter storms.
• Operate equipment after training and maintain safety and cleanliness of gear.
• Inspect and maintain assigned equipment daily.

Skills

Operate light equipment

Safety awareness

Manual labor ability

Follow instructions

Driver's license training readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Number:765
Salary:$19.62-$29.41
Department/Office: Public Works & Development
Division: Road & Bridge
Location: 7600 S. Peoria St. Englewood, CO 80112
Job Type:Hourly Full-Time
Posting Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 09/17/2026

Benefits of working for Arapahoe County Road and Bridge:

• Annual, performance-based salary increases.
• Promotional opportunities
• Training and development to help you grow in your career.
• Competitive pay and benefits package, including excellent leave benefits that help maintain strong work/life balance:
• 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year
• 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 3 additional floating holiday (24 hours) per year
• 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year
• 3-day weekends! Work schedule of Monday-Thursday, 10 hours/day (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) is routine unless weather or other business needs arise.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan – see benefits tab for more detail.
• Uniforms and laundry service provided.
• All PPE provided including a $200 per year allowance for steel toe or composite boots.
• On-call pay ($20/day)
• CDL training provided.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled highway and other road and street maintenance duties either manually or through a variety of hand tools and equipment. Performs flagging duties. Performs snow shift assignments during the winter season. Work is performed in a high-performing, team-oriented environment with a commitment to quality results.

DUTIES:

• Performs manual labor duties requiring the use of hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, chain saws, axes, hand saws, power drills, post hole diggers, up to a 90-pound jack hammer, cutting weeds, push mowers, weed eaters, side of roadways trash pickup, etc.
• Performs the duties of a certified flagger within construction zones to control pedestrian and vehicle traffic by flagging and/or properly placing barricades. Assists with traffic control set up and removal at the start and end of each shift.
• Plows or removes snow from streets and other public thoroughfares, loads deicing material into trucks, and spreads deicing material onto the roadway with tandem axle truck. Works on an on-call basis for winter storm duty and other emergency conditions. Shiftwork for snowstorms and other emergency events may require 12-hour shifts or longer based on the severity of the storm/event.
• May operate equipment such as skid steer, asphalt patch roller, forklift, plate tamper, asphalt slab saw, hand mower, woodchipper, thermal applicator for durable paint markings, and follow/chase truck for long line roadway painting.
• After receiving appropriate training and obtaining CDL class “B” driver’s license, operates tandem axle dump truck with snowplow, asphalt patch truck, hauls materials (gravel, asphalt, concrete, chips, etc.) in tandem axle dump truck.
• Trains or operates under direct supervision on the proper use of Road Maintenance Technician II equipment such as highway mower, mini excavator, large asphalt roller, street sweeper, small front end loader, class “A” CDL vehicles, semi tractor trailer, semi tanker trailer, asphalt paver screed, skid steer attachments (mill, broom, stump grinder), soil compactor, paint gun operation for long line roadway painting, and sign making printer, cutter, and computer software. Occasionally performs these duties as an on-the-job developmental/training opportunity and when operational needs dictate.
• Performs preparation and patching of damaged roadways with various asphalt materials. This work includes shoveling, raking, and compacting of the asphalt. May clean storm drains or perform other drainage/construction maintenance activities as necessary.
• Properly maintains all assigned equipment. Performs daily pre- and post-equipment inspections to ensure that proper fluid levels, air pressure, and the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment is maintained at all times. Conducts CDL inspections on required vehicles according to Federal standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Basic knowledge to properly and safely operate and maintain assigned light equipment and hand tools.
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and practices.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to receive and attend on-the-job training.
• Ability to receive and attend on-the-job training on equipment operations with the necessary driver’s licensing and endorsements.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

Education and Experience

• High school graduation or GED equivalent is required.
• No previous work experience is required for this entry-level position.

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Pre-employment testing requirements include an acceptable motor vehicle check, background check, physical capabilities examination, and a drug screen.
• Possession of a valid class “R” driver’s license at the time of hire is required.

Post-Employment Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Colorado CDL Class “B” driver’s license at time of hire is preferred. Ability to obtain a CDL Class "B" driver’s license with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire is required.
• Ability to obtain flagger certification within 10 days of appointment is required. Flagger training is provided.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position requires exposure to all weather conditions, high noise levels, dust, fumes and other road traffic conditions.
• Work is performed primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather conditions and rough terrain.
• Work will be required for winter storm duty and other emergency conditions on an on-call basis or during evenings, weekends, on-call, or irregular hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Heavy manual labor in and out of doors is typical with this position including the regular use of a variety of equipment and hand tools as noted above.
• Spends 20% of the time sitting and 80% of the time either standing or walking.
• Frequently lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 80 lbs.
• Uses cart dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 80 lbs.
• Occasionally lifts and operates a 90-pound jack hammer.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, balances reaches, crawls and crouches while performing work duties in both an outdoor and indoor setting.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, etc.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of machinery, equipment, and tools in a field setting.
• Visual capacity enabling constant operations and safe use of equipment and vehicles.

Definitions:

• Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
• Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
• Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.