Road Maintenance Technician I

Arapahoe County•Centennial, CO

2d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:Performs unskilled and semi-skilled highway and other road and street maintenance duties either manually or through a variety of hand tools and equipment. Performs flagging duties. Performs snow shift assignments during the winter season. Work is performed in a high-performing, team-oriented environment with a commitment to quality results.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent is required.
No previous work experience is required for this entry-level position.
Basic knowledge to properly and safely operate and maintain assigned light equipment and hand tools.
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and practices.
Ability to perform strenuous manual labor for extended periods of time.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to receive and attend on-the-job training.
Ability to receive and attend on-the-job training on equipment operations with the necessary driver’s licensing and endorsements.
Possession of a valid class “R” driver’s license at the time of hire is required.
Possession of a valid Colorado CDL Class “B” driver’s license at time of hire is preferred. Ability to obtain a CDL Class "B" driver’s license with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire is required.
Ability to obtain flagger certification within 10 days of appointment is required. Flagger training is provided.

Responsibilities

Performs manual labor duties requiring the use of hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, chain saws, axes, hand saws, power drills, post hole diggers, up to a 90-pound jack hammer, cutting weeds, push mowers, weed eaters, side of roadways trash pickup, etc.
Performs the duties of a certified flagger within construction zones to control pedestrian and vehicle traffic by flagging and/or properly placing barricades. Assists with traffic control set up and removal at the start and end of each shift.
Plows or removes snow from streets and other public thoroughfares, loads deicing material into trucks, and spreads deicing material onto the roadway with tandem axle truck. Works on an on-call basis for winter storm duty and other emergency conditions. Shiftwork for snowstorms and other emergency events may require 12-hour shifts or longer based on the severity of the storm/event.
May operate equipment such as skid steer, asphalt patch roller, forklift, plate tamper, asphalt slab saw, hand mower, woodchipper, thermal applicator for durable paint markings, and follow/chase truck for long line roadway painting.
After receiving appropriate training and obtaining CDL class “B” driver’s license, operates tandem axle dump truck with snowplow, asphalt patch truck, hauls materials (gravel, asphalt, concrete, chips, etc.) in tandem axle dump truck.
Trains or operates under direct supervision on the proper use of Road Maintenance Technician II equipment such as highway mower, mini excavator, large asphalt roller, street sweeper, small front end loader, class “A” CDL vehicles, semi tractor trailer, semi tanker trailer, asphalt paver screed, skid steer attachments (mill, broom, stump grinder), soil compactor, paint gun operation for long line roadway painting, and sign making printer, cutter, and computer software. Occasionally performs these duties as an on-the-job developmental/training opportunity and when operational needs dictate.
Performs preparation and patching of damaged roadways with various asphalt materials. This work includes shoveling, raking, and compacting of the asphalt. May clean storm drains or perform other drainage/construction maintenance activities as necessary.
Properly maintains all assigned equipment. Performs daily pre- and post-equipment inspections to ensure that proper fluid levels, air pressure, and the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment is maintained at all times. Conducts CDL inspections on required vehicles according to Federal standards.

Benefits

Annual, performance-based salary increases.
Promotional opportunities
Training and development to help you grow in your career.
Competitive pay and benefits package, including excellent leave benefits that help maintain strong work/life balance:
15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year
13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 3 additional floating holiday (24 hours) per year
12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year
3-day weekends! Work schedule of Monday-Thursday, 10 hours/day (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) is routine unless weather or other business needs arise.
Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan – see benefits tab for more detail.
Uniforms and laundry service provided.
All PPE provided including a $200 per year allowance for steel toe or composite boots.
On-call pay ($20/day)
CDL training provided.
$2,500 signing incentive for new employees hired into this position! The signing incentive will be paid in three installments during the first year of employment.