The Arapahoe County Public Works & Development Department is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Road and Bridge Division team. You'll get the best training in the business and the support of an awesome team. The ideal candidate should possess the desire to work hard every day towards a team goal and enjoy performance-based annual salary increases.

This job offers opportunities to work for a high performing organization that strives for excellence every day, in which employees are encouraged to grow professionally through personal development and increased responsibility.

If you are seeking steady employment with multiple opportunities growth and leadership, we are looking for you!

***Our anticipated hiring range based on final qualifications of candidate, $32.00 - $37.00 hourly.***

Benefits of working for Arapahoe County Road and Bridge:

1. Annual salary increases based on hard work and attitude
2. Promotions based on hard work and attitude
3. Goal oriented workload
4. Excellent balance between hard work and time off provided each year
5. 15 days (120 hours) paid vacation leave
6. 12 paid holidays (96 hours)
7. 1 paid personal holiday (8 hours)
8. 12 paid sick days (96 hours)
9. 3 day weekends! 4 - 10 hour work days are routine unless weather or other circumstances arise
10. Work hours are typically 7AM to 5PM Monday through Thursday
11. Insurance – please see benefits tab
12. Retirement – work at a career rather than another job
13. Uniforms and laundry service provided
14. All PPE provided including steel toe boots.

This position will primarily work from the Road and Bridges Peoria Service Center located at 7600 S. Peoria St. Englewood, CO 80112

The primary duties of this position are to work directly with the asphalt paving crew, to assist in a variety of asphalt paving projects, and to assist with snow removal during the winter months. This position requires a person who has the ability to work evenings, holidays, weekends, and on-call for snow or other emergency events.

This is a working crew leader position whose primary job will be to operate various asphalt paving equipment for the Arapahoe County pavement maintenance program. The position will be expected to lead the activities of various crew/project work as assigned with an emphasis on safety, quality and production. The position will be expected to give direction to crews to lead the execution of the work being performed and provide status and feedback to the supervisor on progress and crew member performance.

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, motorgrader, 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):

Service First

Excellent Quality

Responsive Government

Visionary Thinking

Innovation

Caring Leadership

Effective Communication

Fiscal Responsibility

Integrity

Respect for Others

Safety

Teamwork

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, motorgrader, 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 upright 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.

Please list any special physical demands associated with this position. For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment).

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.