Apprentice/Journey Equipment Operator (DOQ)

Salary : $25.70 - $30.23 Hourly

Location : 6994 Rickenbacker Dr. Loveland, CO

Job Type : Regular

Job Number : 202500090

Department : Road and Bridge

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Overview

The Larimer County Road & Bridge Department is looking for Apprentice / Journey Equipment Operators to join our team!

At the Larimer County Road & Bridge Department, we are responsible for the operation and maintenance of 419 centerline miles of non-paved roads, 384 centerline miles of paved roads, and 101 miles of subdivision roads in Larimer County.

An Apprentice Operator must meet the minimum requirements of a Journey Operator within two years of employment. These positions are considered essential employees, filling a snow and ice removal position during inclement winter weather.When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Larimer County employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.

The typical schedule for this position is 7am-3 : 30pm Monday to Friday in the Winter and 7am-5 : 30pm Monday to Thursday in the Summer, with a 24 hour / 365 day nonrestrictive call back.

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Responsibilities

What you'll be doing :

• Ensuring all work meets departmental expectations.
• Operating heavy construction equipment as assigned.
• Plowing snow and participates in snow and ice control activities; is a critical member of our snow removal operations.
• Performing physical labor for extended periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night, including activities and physical demands requiring strength to lift, carry, push, pull, and otherwise move objects of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

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What we're looking for :

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role's needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

Depending on qualifications, this position may hire as an Apprentice Equipment Operator or a Journey Equipment Operator.

Apprentice Equipment Operator

Journey Equipment Operator

Benefits

Here's what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions :

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Supplemental Information

This job is a DOT-regulated position. If selected for this job title and offered a position within the Road and Bridge Department, the candidate will be required to comply with all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) regulations and the Colorado Rules and Regulations Concerning the Minimum Standards for the Operation of Commercial Vehicles.

As part of the FMCSA compliance, candidates offered a position at Road and Bridge must be registered in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Candidates that currently hold a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) at the time of the job offer may register in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at any time in this hiring process, if not already registered. To find out more information about the Clearinghouse and how to register, visit .

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular / Limited Term positions :

Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account

Short and Long Term Disability.

Employee Assistance Program

Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.

457(b) Deferred Compensation.

Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

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Please choose one of the Larimer County guiding principles listed that you feel most applies to you and this position - Larimer County will add value to the lives of its citizens today and in the future by :

Based on your choice in the previous question, describe how you would apply this guiding principle in this position.

Are you a current or previous employee of Larimer County?

Do you have one (1) year of work experience? May be achieved with experience in any industry, not specific to construction or road maintenance.

Do you possess, and have the ability to maintain, a Class "B" or a Class 'A' commercial driver license (CDL) without the following restrictions : 'L' -air brake restriction, 'O' -no / trctr / trlr restriction(s), "E" -no manual transmission, "X"-no cargo in CMV tank vehicle or "Z" - no full air brake equipped CMV?

Do you have the ability to obtain a N-Tank endorsement by the date of hire?

Do you have the ability to obtain an 'X' Haz-Mat / Tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire or within six (6) months of turning 21 years old?

Are you able to operate a vehicle requiring a class 'A' or 'B' commercial driver license (CDL)?

Do you have the ability to obtain a Colorado Flaggers Certification within six (6) months of employment?

Do you have the ability to qualify as a Journey Operator within 2 years?

Required Question

Salary : $26 - $30