What are the responsibilities and job description for the Road Maintenance Technician - Laramie River position at Larimer County?
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 Road and Bridge Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the transportation system in Larimer County; the Seasonal Road Maintenance positions serve a vital role in our ability to successfully meet this responsibility.
Larimer County values it's seasonal employees and strives to create an environment where you gain the knowledge and experience to be successful. Consider joining our team and see your hard work pay off in the success of the Road and Bridge department as we work together to maintain nearly 1000 miles of roadway and the drainage structures of Larimer County.
The typical schedule for this position is 7am-5:30pm Monday to Thursday in the Summer, 7am-3:30pm Monday to Friday in the 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 their own safety-toe shoes. Medical insurance may be available.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
What We're Looking For
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.
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits .
Supplemental Information
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.
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 Road and Bridge Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the transportation system in Larimer County; the Seasonal Road Maintenance positions serve a vital role in our ability to successfully meet this responsibility.
Larimer County values it's seasonal employees and strives to create an environment where you gain the knowledge and experience to be successful. Consider joining our team and see your hard work pay off in the success of the Road and Bridge department as we work together to maintain nearly 1000 miles of roadway and the drainage structures of Larimer County.
The typical schedule for this position is 7am-5:30pm Monday to Thursday in the Summer, 7am-3:30pm Monday to Friday in the 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 their own safety-toe shoes. Medical insurance may be available.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Performing various tasks under different levels of supervision and in various locations throughout Larimer County, including operating rubber tire and steel drum rollers, power brooms, farm tractors with mower attachments, and similar equipment used in roadway construction and maintenance.
- Using hand tools such as shovels, picks, asphalt rakes, chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, hand brooms, and crack seal squeegees.
- Operating commercial motor vehicles and heavy construction equipment as assigned.
- Performing physical labor for extended periods outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrates consistent and reliable attendance.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
- Understands principles, practices, and techniques of heavy highway construction and maintenance.
- Reads and comprehends department and County rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Operates Larimer County-approved computer programs as needed.
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.
- Related experience preferred.
- Ability to obtain a Colorado Flaggers Certification within two (2) weeks of employment required.
- Possession of a valid driver license required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age on date of hire, required.
- Safety-toe shoes, required.
- Possession of, and 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 required.
- Ability to obtain 'N' Tank endorsement by date of hire required.
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits .
Supplemental Information
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.
