Road Maintenance Technician

Road Maintenance Technician I – $2,500 Sign‑On Bonus

Arapahoe County is hiring a Road Maintenance Technician I to join the asphalt paving and patching teams. The position offers a $2,500 sign‑on incentive paid in three installments, a competitive wage of $23.60–$27.14 per hour, and a Monday‑Thursday 10‑hour shift (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) unless weather or business needs require otherwise. The job will be located at 7600 S Peoria St, Centennial, CO.

• Annual, performance‑based salary increases.
• Promotional opportunities.
• Training and development programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year.
• 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 3 floating holidays (24 hours) per year.
• 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year.
• Uniforms and laundry service provided.
• All PPE provided, including a $200 per year allowance for steel‑toe or composite boots.
• On‑call pay ($20 per day).
• CDL class B training provided.

• Perform manual labor with hand tools (shovels, picks, rakes, chainsaws, axes, hand saws, drills, post‑hole diggers, up to a 90‑lb jackhammer, weed cutters, mowers, and side‑of‑road debris removal).
• Serve as a certified flagger in construction zones, controlling pedestrian and vehicle traffic and setting up/removing barricades.
• Operate snow removal equipment during winter: plows, de‑icing trucks, and tandem‑axle trucks, including on‑call, 12‑hour or longer shifts for storm and emergency events.
• Operate equipment such as skid steers, asphalt patch rollers, forklifts, plate tams, asphalt slab saws, hand mowers, woodchers, thermal applicators, and road‑painting tools.
• After obtaining a CDL class B license, operate a tandem‑axle dump truck with snowplow or asphalt patch truck for material haulage.
• Receive on‑the‑job training in Road Maintenance Technician II equipment (mowers, excavators, rollers, sweeper, loaders, class A CDL vehicles, trailers, pavers, skid‑steer attachments, compactor, paint guns, conveyors, and computer software).
• Prepare and patch roadways with asphalt materials, including shoveling, raking, and compacting.
• Clean storm drains or perform additional drainage or maintenance tasks as needed.
• Maintain all equipment through daily pre‑ and post‑inspection, including proper fluid levels, air pressure, and general cleanliness.
• Conduct CDL inspections of vehicles in accordance with federal standards.

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• No previous work experience required for this entry‑level position.
• Basic knowledge of safe equipment and hand‑tool operation.
• Understanding of safety rules, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor for extended periods.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to attend on‑the‑job training.
• Capacity to receive and attend equipment‑operation training and obtain necessary driver’s licensing and endorsements.

• Any experience in construction or road‑maintenance work is a plus.
• Strong accountability, accessibility, inclusivity, and integrity.
• Pre‑employment requirements include a motor‑vehicle check, background check, physical capabilities exam, and drug screen.
• Valid class R driver’s license preferred.

Ready to join Arapahoe County’s road‑maintenance team? Submit your application now and take advantage of the $2,500 sign‑on bonus.