Job description

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Overview

Four day work weeks! Work outside!

Larimer County Road and Bridge is looking for hardworking, motivated individuals to join our team. The Road and Bridge Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the transportation system in Larimer County; the Seasonal Road Maintenance positions serve a vital role in our ability to successfully meet this responsibility.

Larimer County values its seasonal employees and strives to create an environment where you gain the knowledge and experience to be successful. Consider joining our team and see your hard work pay off in the success of the Road and Bridge department as we work together to maintain nearly 1000 miles of roadway and the drainage structures of Larimer County.

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

• Performs various tasks under various levels of supervision in various locations throughout Larimer County. Examples of duties include operating rubber tire and steel drum rollers, power brooms, farm tractors with mower attachments, and similar types of equipment used in roadway construction and maintenance.
• Uses hand tools including, but not limited to, shovel, pick, asphalt rake, chainsaw, weed eater, blower, hand broom, and crack seal squeegee.
• Operates heavy construction equipment as assigned.
• Performs physical labor for extended periods of time outdoors in all weather conditions, day or night, including activities and physical demands requiring strength to lift, carry, push, pull, and otherwise move objects of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

To view the full job description, visit www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Maintenance_Worker_TEMP.

We are looking for a candidate that will:

• Have knowledge of street/highway maintenance, repair, construction, and safe work zone practices.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Read and comprehend department and County rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Use Larimer County-approved computer programs, as needed.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Related experience preferred.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply required.
• Employees must provide their own steel-toe safety shoes required.

Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

This is a temporary position located in Laramie River Valley, 2 hours west of Fort Collins, CO. The typical schedule for this position is 7am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, reliable, punctual, able to qualify for a CDOT Flagging Certificate, and must have a valid Driver's License.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

A successful candidate must be able to complete physical testing based on the Essential Job Functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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