Description
Department: Public Works
Reports to: Crew Leader
Salary range: $24.80 - $26.04 DOQ
Benefits information
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly, Night Shift
Schedule: Temporary/Seasonal; Night Shift; on-call availability required based on snow and weather events. Hours may vary depending on operational needs and snowfall.
Applications Accepted until: 4:00pm, Friday, October 9, 2026, *Update* Applications Accepted until 4:00pm, Friday, October 23, 2026
A Seasonal Plow Driver in the Transportation Division performs snow removal on County roads; some physical labor may also be required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TASKS: (All persons, with or without reasonable accommodation, who can perform the essential functions/tasks required of this job or position will receive consideration.)
- (1) Operate various snow removal equipment to clear snow and other weather or disaster related emergency situations.
- (2) Responsible for proper care of assigned equipment.
- (3) Attend safety and job training classes.
- (4) Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (The following requirements are necessary to reasonably ensure the County that the individual selected for this position will be able to perform the essential functions, tasks of the position.)
- (1) Skills/Knowledge:
- Working knowledge and ability to operate snow removal equipment.
- Ability to provide day-to-day maintenance of equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
- (2) Experience/Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Proven work experience as an equipment operator and/or truck driver; any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.
- (3) Visual Acuity/Hearing/Speaking: Effective verbal communication skills.
- (4) Physical Effort/Dexterity: Must be in good physical condition with the ability to lift and carry 80 pounds. Must be able to use a variety of hand tools.
- (5) Environmental Factors: Must be able to work under adverse conditions for extended periods of time. Such conditions will include dirt, noise, rain, snow and extremes of temperatures.
- (6) Work Schedule/Characteristics: Varied work schedules are required during certain weather conditions.
- (7) Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License Class B or above without restrictions.