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Description This posting has been re-opened and if you have already applied, you are still being considered and will not be able to apply to this posting again.

This position is being posted as both a Road Maintenance Technician I and II. Candidates will be considered for the highest level for which they qualify.

The salary range for a Road Maintenance Technician I is $16.91- $25.35 however, starting minimum payrate is $21.13 per hour. The salary range for a Road Maintenance Technician II is $20.47 - $30.68 however, starting minimum payrate is $22.96 up to $25.57 per hour depending upon experience and qualifications.* $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. This incentive is for new County employees hired into this position; current Arapahoe County employees are not eligible.

These positions will be filled at either the Road Maintenance Technician I or II level but will be eligible for future potential career progression to the Road Maintenance Technician III level, with the hourly pay range for a Road Maintenance Technician III being $25.20 to $37.81. Career progression eligibility is dependent upon the qualifications of the individual, level of work being performed, and operational needs of the organization.

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: 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 1 additional floating holiday (8 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 steel toe boots. On-call pay ($20/day) CDL training provide. This posting is for multiple positions in the Peoria Service Center (7600 S. Peoria St., Englewood) and Eastern Service Center (4405 S. CR. 129, Bennett).

This position requires a person who has the ability to work evenings, holidays, weekends and on-call for snow or other emergency events. Duties The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

Road Maintenance Technicians I and II perform similar functions, with the Road Maintenance Technician II operating specific equipment on a routine and regular basis and training Road Maintenance Technician I staff on the operation of such equipment.

Operates 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.

May also operate equipment such s 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/chase truck for long line roadway painting.

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.

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, post hole diggers, up to a 90-pound jack hammer, cutting weeds, push mowers, weed eaters, side of roadways trash pickup, 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