Do you take pride in your work? Do you also like working within a dynamic team environment and learning how to operate heavy equipment while gaining invaluable skills in road and bridge maintenance and construction? If this is you, El Paso County Public Works Department is looking for individuals that are passionate about providing and maintaining safe roads for the community to enjoy traveling on.

Hiring Rate: $20.000 Hourly 

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Thursday, 6:30am – 5:00pm, subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.

Performs a variety of unskilled road and bridge maintenance and construction duties requiring the use of various equipment and hand tools.

• Performs a variety of road and bridge maintenance and construction duties. May work on one or more crews including asphalt, general maintenance, truck string, drainage and traffic and signs.
• Operates industrial tractors with mower attachments, various types of compaction rollers and pickup trucks; performs routine maintenance to include lubing and greasing as necessary.
• Performs manual labor using various hand tools, including shovels, picks and axes. Lifts and carries jackhammers and connected air hoses. Installs and removes snow plow and harnesses.
• Patches asphalt using crack sealing equipment and performs asphaltic concrete patching on paved roads. Carries asphalt or cement chunks to and from sites and vehicles. Operates self-propelled hand rollers; may assist with traffic striping. Performs flagging duties.
• Removes debris from County rights-of-way; trims trees, shrubbery and other vegetation.
• Loads and unloads small equipment and material. Carries bags of cement.
• Collects trash from containers.
• Responds to on-call after hours emergencies, such as snow removal flood repair, tornado clean-up, or other natural disaster or safety need for the motoring public.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of road and bridge construction, maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must communicate and work effectively with County staff and the general public.
• Must observe and follow safety procedures and precautions.
• Ability to read and interpret the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a Colorado Flagger Certificate within sixty days of hire.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Duties are performed outdoors and requires lifting, bending, and climbing, at times in hazardous situations, such as operating construction vehicles in adverse weather. Works with potentially dangerous equipment and tools; may work with hazardous materials, including fuels, paints, asphalts, herbicides, and pesticides. Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Subject to emergency off hours call-out. This is a temporary position typically not to exceed five months.