Roadway Maintenance Technician

Adams County; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams County seeks Highway Worker I–III to perform a range of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties in the Public Rights of Way. Availability for shift work, on-call, and stand-by calls is required, especially during weather events.

Pay ranges are published for each level: I $23.26–$32.57, II $26.14–$36.60, III $31.13–$43.59. Start level depends on experience, licensing, and certifications; roles involve operating light to heavy equipment on county projects.

Qualifications

• Formal or informal education ensuring reading/writing ability is required.
• Two-level required: read/write at a level for job performance; DOT licensure/certification depending on level.
• Education and training emphasize maintenance, traffic control, and highway worker responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment as part of street and highway operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety checks on equipment.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide information as assigned.
• On-call for emergency/disaster situations including winter snow operations.
• Erect and maintain temporary traffic controls and warning signs at job sites.

Skills

Math basics

Reading & writing

Communication

Education

Read/Write ability required

CO Driver's License within 30 days

CDL with endorsements within 3 months

Flagger certification within 90 days

Tools

MS Office

JD Edwards Time Entry

GIS-based sign management software

Job description

Adams County seeks Highway Worker I–III to perform a range of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties in the Public Rights of Way. Availability for shift work, on-call, and stand-by calls is required, especially during weather events.

Pay ranges are published for each level: I $23.26–$32.57, II $26.14–$36.60, III $31.13–$43.59. Start level depends on experience, licensing, and certifications; roles involve operating light to heavy equipment on county projects.