Road Maintenance Technician - Laramie River

Larimer County; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for the Road Maintenance Technician role. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors while contributing to the maintenance of nearly 1000 miles of roadway. Enjoy a four-day work week and the chance to gain valuable experience in the field. Successful candidates will demonstrate reliability and the ability to operate various equipment and tools. Join a team that values hard work and dedication, and make a difference in your community through essential road maintenance tasks.

Benefits

Sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Medical insurance may be available

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Colorado Flaggers Certification within two weeks.
• Possession of a class ‘B' or ‘A' CDL without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for roadway maintenance under supervision.
• Perform physical outdoor labor in all weather conditions.

Skills

Heavy highway construction and maintenance principles

Effective communication

Reliability and punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rollers

Power brooms

Farm tractors

Hand tools (shovels, picks, etc.)

Commercial motor vehicles

Job description

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Overview

Four-day work weeks! Work outside!

NOTE: LOCATION: This position is located in the Laramie River Valley, 2 hours west of Fort Collins, CO.

Larimer County Road and Bridge is looking for hardworking, motivated individuals to join our team. The Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the transportation system in Larimer County. The Seasonal Road Maintenance positions are vital to meeting this responsibility.

Larimer County values its seasonal employees and aims to create an environment for gaining knowledge and experience. Join our team and see your hard work contribute to maintaining nearly 1000 miles of roadway and drainage structures.

The typical schedule is 7am-5:30pm Monday to Thursday in Summer, and 7am-3:30pm Monday to Friday in Winter. Applicants should be reliable, punctual, and able to qualify for a CDOT Flagging Certificate. A valid Driver's License is required, and a road driving test will be conducted. Employees must provide safety-toe shoes. Medical insurance may be available.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Performing various tasks under supervision, including operating equipment like rollers, power brooms, farm tractors, and similar for roadway maintenance.
• Using hand tools such as shovels, picks, asphalt rakes, chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, brooms, and crack seal squeegees.
• Operating commercial motor vehicles and heavy equipment as assigned.
• Performing physical outdoor labor in all weather conditions, lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Full job description at: Larimer County Careers.

What We're Looking For

• Reliable attendance.
• Effective working relationships with colleagues, agencies, and community members.
• Understanding of heavy highway construction and maintenance principles.
• Ability to read and understand department and county policies.
• Proficiency with Larimer County-approved computer programs.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• Related experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Colorado Flaggers Certification within two weeks.
• Valid driver license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Safety-toe shoes.
• Possession of a class ‘B' or ‘A' CDL without restrictions, and ability to obtain a Tank endorsement.

Benefits

Sick leave, Employee Assistance Program, and other benefits may be available. Details at: Larimer County Benefits.

Additional Information

Employment contingent upon successful pre-employment checks. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the deadline. Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Government Administration