Position: Laborer (Dept. of Transportation)

　　Duties: Performs a variety of physical labor tasks to accomplish themission of the department on work sites. Cleans and prepares roadconstruction sites by removing debris or possible hazards. Cleans andmaintains irrigation and storm water ditches by removing debris or possibleobstruction to the natural or manmade flow of water. Loads or unloads avariety of materials as required for the job site, either by hand or withthe use of equipment. Performs manual labor tasks such as digging,trenching, backfilling holes and compacting soil. Uses hand tools suchas, but not limited to, shovels, post holes diggers, garden trimmersand rakes. Uses small equipment in the performance of duties such as, butnot limited to, lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers and weed eaters.Performs manual work including spreading gravel, patching potholes,repairing or replacing culverts, fences, cattle guards and signs.Removes rocks, trees and debris from roads and rights-of-way. Trims treesand brush. Directs traffic at job sites and as required during emergencysituations, such as a flood or fire. Performs repairs or regularmaintenance on equipment. Provides assistance to Operators as needed in theperformance of their duties.

　　Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED);or one (1) to three (3) months of general experience; or equivalentcombination of education and experience.Valid and current Colorado Driver's License.This is an entry level position into the department with potential to learnadequate and progressive skills in the operation of the department as a whole.

　　Other Requirements: Must pass a drug screen, physical and backscreen.

　　Wage: $16.22 per hour

　　Shift: Full-time 40 hours per week. Discuss days and hours with employer.

　　Job Location: Fremont County

　　Benefits: Employer offers an extensive benefits package of health, dentaland life insurance to all employees working 30 or more hours per week.Additional optional benefits of accident and critical illness plans,voluntary term life insurance, whole life insurance, Flexible SpendingAccount, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Programand Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earnedbased on type of appointment. Mandatory participation, after 12 months ofemployment, into the Colorado Retirement Association of 4% withequal match. Optional 457 plan.

　　Application Instructions: If you meet the minimum requirements for thisposition, please click on 'How to Apply' to view applicationinformation. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view theapplication information (registration is available at no cost).

　　Complete employer's application by the closing date and time.Apply by January 30, 2024 by 2:00 pm.Submit hard copy to address or fax number above.Submit electronically at employer's website, follow the instructions onthe Employment Opportunities link.Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting.Incomplete applications will not receive consideration.Applicants selected to participate in the interview process will be the onlycandidates contacted.