Road and Bridge Operations Manager

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

10/04/26

Road & Bridge Division

Manager

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This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Jefferson County is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the Road and Bridge operations and ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient maintenance of the County’s transportation infrastructure. The Road and Bridge Operations Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for roadway maintenance, sidewalks, stormwater and drainage systems, snow and ice operations, signs and pavement markings, fleet, facilities, and related infrastructure programs.

This position leads supervisors and operational teams, oversees construction and capital improvement activities, manages division resources and budgets, and drives continuous improvement while maintaining a strong culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience in public works, roadway maintenance, transportation operations, or a related field, along with a demonstrated ability to lead through others. They are a strategic and practical problem solver who can manage complex operations, project and budgets; develop strong teams; build productive relationships with contractors, partners and the community; and deliver dependable, high-quality public services.

• April–November:
  Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• December–March:
  Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

The position may require a variable schedule based on operational needs, including emergency response and snow and ice operations. The Road and Bridge Operations Manager is also required to respond to certain emergency situations and report to an assigned shop within one hour when called.

This position reports on-site to Road & Bridge Central Shop (21401 Golden Gate Rd, Golden, CO 80403).

Before applying, we encourage candidates to visit our website to learn more about our Road and Bridge districts, shop locations, and service areas. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Division

• Hiring Range: $ - $ annually
• Hiring Bonus:
  This position is eligible for a $10,000 hiring bonus following six months of successful employment.
• Full Salary Range: $ - $ - $ annually
• Starting salary will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant education, experience, skills, and qualifications.

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; and more. For more information,  for our Total Rewards summary.

• Provide strategic leadership for the Road and Bridge Division by developing and implementing plans, policies, and procedures that support division goals and priorities.
• Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, stormwater and drainage systems, street sweeping, landscaping, fleet, and facilities. Ensure construction, capital improvement, pavement management, safety, and inspection programs are completed effectively and in compliance with applicable standards.
• Lead and develop supervisory staff by assigning and prioritizing work, conducting performance evaluations,…