Litter Patrol / Roadside Assistance Support

WSP•Aurora District, CO

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Litter Patrol & Roadside Assistance Support Operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the E-470 roadway by removing litter, debris, and small animal carcasses from the right-of-way (ROW). In addition, this role supports roadside assistance functions by providing aid to stranded motorists, removing roadway hazards, and performing temporary traffic control at incidents when required. Operators will work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, walking and driving along the tollway, ensuring a safe and professional presence on the road.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Must possess a valid, up-to-date State of Colorado Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
Required to complete initial onboarding and safety training.
Annual refresher training and re-certifications may be required
Must be able to lift and not to exceed twenty-five (25) pounds and place in the bed of a company vehicle.
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, twisting, and lifting outdoors in all weather conditions for full shifts.
Frequent driving and sitting for extended periods with seatbelt use.
Ability to run short distances when necessary for safety or debris removal.
Clear vision and hearing required for safe work and communication
Strong situational awareness with the ability to work safely in high-speed traffic areas.
Knowledge of vehicle care and roadside service tools (jacks, booster cables, compressors, general tools).
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; ability to maintain both digital and handwritten logs.
Effective communication skills in English (Spanish a plus) via radio, cell phone, and in writing.
Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions, and react quickly in emergency situations.
Must wear ANSI Class III high-visibility safety apparel and other required PPE
Must maintain excellent attendance, punctuality, professional appearance, and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Walk the road ROW to collect litter, trash, and debris, deposit items into bags, and transport them to central collection points for disposal.
Remove small animal carcasses as needed (large animal removal handled by vendor service).
Operate company vehicles safely to access work areas, transport materials, and keep vehicles clean, fueled, and properly inventoried.
Maintain accurate paperwork, daily logs, and incident reports.
Perform physical labor including lifting up to 25 lbs. into vehicles, walking, stooping, bending, twisting, pushing/pulling, and working in all weather conditions.
Provide support to Roadside Assistance operations when additional staffing is required, of if litter patrol can provide quicker response to ensure safety of motorists.
Provide roadside assistance services including tire changes, battery jumps, providing fuel, adding fluids, securing cargo etc.
Respond to crashes and incidents by assisting law enforcement, fire, EMS, and towing partners. Set up emergency traffic control (cones, flares, RA vehicle positioning) and clear hazards from travel lanes.
Use push bumpers or tow ropes to relocate disabled vehicles to safe areas.
Patrol toll plazas and maintenance facilities to ensure security and report issues (fires, water leaks, etc.).
Meet response time, safety, and service performance targets.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
life
retirement savings
paid sick leave
paid vacation (or other personal time)
paid parental leave
paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings