Highway Worker -Traffic Maintenance

The Department has elected to consider a range of experience for this vacancy. A candidate's qualifications will determine the level at which they are hired.

Hiring Range = $23.26 - $26.75. Full Range = $23.26- $32.57

Under direction, performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties in support of assigned County Department, Division, or program, with a primary focus on traffic-related infrastructure. Work will generally be performed in the Public Rights of Way (ROW), maintaining and repairing County-owned or maintained traffic control systems, signage, and pavement markings.

Highway Workers are considered essential staff. Availability for shift work, on-call, and stand‑by call is required, especially during weather events. Overtime for these positions is available and is periodically required.

• Perform a full range of semi‑skilled maintenance duties related to traffic control, including installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signs, pavement markings, guardrails, and traffic signals.
• Operate equipment such as pavement marking machines, sign fabrication equipment, sweepers, loaders, backhoes, and tandem axle dump trucks to support traffic safety operations.
• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic control devices, including barricades, cones, and signs, in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Perform daily pre‑check and post‑check inspections of equipment to ensure safe operation; conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Fabricate, install, and maintain traffic signs and barricades; paint and maintain crosswalks, bike lanes, and other pavement markings to enhance road safety.
• Conduct traffic control flagging and direct vehicular traffic as needed to ensure worker and public safety.
• Respond to public inquiries related to traffic signage, road markings, and safety concerns in a courteous manner.
• Remove traffic obstructions, such as debris or illegally placed signs, to maintain clear visibility and safe passage.
• Participate in emergency response efforts, including assisting with road closures, detours, and traffic incident management during storms and other hazardous conditions.
• Ensure that all work is performed according to applicable safety regulations, including OSHA standards and environmental laws.

• Does not exercise direct supervision over staff.

Formal or informal education or training ensuring the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, including completion of specialized training in traffic control and maintenance, is required.

Six (6) months of experience in field maintenance, traffic control, civil construction, heavy equipment operation, or a closely related field is preferred.

• A valid CO Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• A Class B CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements is required within three (3) months of employment.
• Adams County is required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to conduct pre‑employment and ongoing random drug screenings, background checks, and motor vehicle record checks.
• Applicants must have an accident‑free record (Occupational and MVR) for a minimum of twelve months at the time of application.

Must pass a criminal background check.

• Essential positions require availability for shift work, on‑call, and stand‑by call, especially during weather events and emergencies.
• Ability to provide coverage on holidays may be required.
• Optional overtime is available; periodic mandatory overtime may be required.

• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, and climb.

• Must tolerate exposure to noise, outdoor elements, confining work spaces, vibration, dust, and mechanical hazards.
• Must obtain and maintain access to state and county systems in compliance with all regulations and policies.