Road Maintenance Technician Lead **$2.5K Sign-On Bonus**

The Arapahoe County Road and Bridge Division is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team. You'll get the best training in the business and the support of an awesome team. You will work for a high-performing organization in which employees are encouraged to grow through professional development and increased responsibility. The ideal candidate will possess a desire to work hard every day towards team goals and to serve the community through this important work.

Benefits of working for Arapahoe County Road and Bridge:

• 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:
  1. 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year
  2. 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 3 additional floating holiday (24 hours) per year
  3. 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year
  4. 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 steel toe boots.
• On-call pay ($20/day)
• CDL training provide.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $35.08 - $39.29 (Dependent upon qualifications and experience)

This position will be located at 4405 S CR 129 Bennett, CO.

• Serves as a lead worker and is responsible for the fulfillment of crew activities associated with the work site and job objectives. This includes maintenance of the County Right-of-Way (ROW) and roads including construction, pavement, gravel roads, and drainage; ensuring that equipment is being maintained according to R&B procedures; and ensuring proper disposal of unused material and that all safety standards are properly followed. Also serves as the on-site project lead in the supervisor's absence.

• May perform administrative duties including data entry into the County's work order system to accurately track material, labor, and equipment when necessary as a back-up to the supervisor and as an on-the-job developmental/training opportunity.

• Works with the Road and Bridge Supervisor and others to coordinate and plan daily or weekly crew activities and operations planning. May also be required to plan and order materials while coordinating specific equipment needs.

• Makes recommendations to the supervisor in directing, scheduling, training, performance planning, and evaluating assigned personnel.

• May respond to citizen complaints.

• Operates equipment such as asphalt paver, large front end loader, milling machine loader attachment, scraper, dozer, excavator, motor grader, backhoe, semi tractor trailer with lowboy, material screener, material stacker, material crusher, reclaimer, shoulder machine, and paint truck.

• May also operate equipment such as skid steer, tandem axle dump truck, asphalt patch truck, asphalt patch roller, forklift, plate tamper, asphalt slab saw, hand mower, wood chipper, thermal applicator for durable paint markings, and follow truck for long line roadway painting, 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.

• 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.

• Regularly trains Road Maintenance Technicians on the proper use of equipment and job responsibilities.

• 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.

• Performs manual labor duties requiring the use of hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, chain saws, axes, hand saws, power drills, and post hole diggers. Also performs other manual labor duties such as cutting weeds, push mowers, weed eaters, etc.

• 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Knowledge of road construction methods, materials, and specifications.

• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and practices.

• Ability to explain methods and the application of best construction methods and practices.

• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor for extended periods of time.

• Ability to read and interpret grade stakes.* Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with supervisors, co-workers, other employees, customers, and the general public.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):
Accountability
Accessibility
Inclusivity
Integrity

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent is required.

• Four (4) years of experience performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled general construction or road maintenance duties is required. Such experience must include at least one (1) year of experience operating heavy construction equipment, such as an asphalt paver, large front end loader, milling machine loader attachment, scraper, dozer, excavator, motor grader, backhoe, semi-tractor trailer with lowboy, material screener, material stacker, material crusher, reclaimer, shoulder machine, or paint truck.

• Experience performing on-site project leadership functions or serving as a team lead or supervisor is required.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Pre-employment testing includes an acceptable current motor vehicle check, background check, physical capabilities examination, and a drug screen.
• Possession of a valid Colorado CDL Class "B" driver's license with tanker endorsement at the time of hire.

• Possession of a valid Colorado CDL Class "A" driver's license with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.

• Must be able to obtain flagger certification within 10 days of appointment. Flagger training is provided.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position requires exposure to all weather conditions, high noise levels, dust, fumes, and other road traffic conditions.

• Work performed indoors involves some exposure to fumes, noise, and smoke.

• Work performed outdoors involves exposure to extreme weather conditions and rough terrain.

• Work will be required for winter storm duty and other emergency conditions on an on-call basis or during evenings, weekends, on-call, or irregular hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

• Heavy manual labor in and out of doors is typical with this position including the regular use of a variety of equipment and hand tools as noted above.

• Spends 20% of the time sitting and 80% of the time either standing or walking.

• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 50 lbs.

• Uses cart dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 50 lbs.

• Occasionally stoops, kneels, balances reaches, crawls and crouches while performing work duties in both an outdoor and indoor setting.

• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, etc.

• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of machinery, equipment, and tools in a field setting.

• Visual capacity enabling constant operations and safe use of equipment and vehicles.

Definitions:

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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