Road & Bridge

Prowers County Offices will be closed for Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025

Non-Exempt

$17.00 - $19.00 +/- DOQ

4 day work week (Monday-Thursday) 10 Hours / Day. Shift work for snowstorms may require extended hours. May be asked from time to time to work unusual or additional hours, weekends and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, Flexible Spending/Health Savings Account, 401(a) with employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation, paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled functions associated with the operation of heavy equipment relating to maintenance and construction and roads within the County. Also performs other related road maintenance functions either manually or with a variety of hand tools. May also provide training to newer employees.

Works under the general direction of the Road Foreman/Supervisor for the District.

May provide training to other Employees.

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

Operates various pieces of the heavy highway construction and maintenance equipment, such as graders, front end loader, chip spreaders, trucks including tractor and low boy trailers, tractor with mounted rotary mower, excavator, backhoe, bulldozer, tandem axle and dump truck with snow plow.

Performs manual labor duties requiring the use of hand tools such as shovels, picks, axes, saws, power drills, post hole diggers, and up to 80 lb. jack hammer. Operates light equipment such as patch roller, forklift, and hand mower.

Performs preparation and patching of damaged roadway areas with asphalt including, shoveling and raking of the asphalt. Controls traffic at work site by flagging and/or placing barricades. Also performs other manual labor duties such as cutting weeds, push mowers, weed eaters, etc.

Performs manual patching of road surfaces using various tools and heavy equipment. Cleans and installs culverts, drainage structures and bridges. Completes tasks in support of road and bridge maintenance to include sign repair, carpentry work, fence installation, jack hammering, power tampering, painting, erosion control and drainage, tree trimming, yard maintenance and weed control. Helps in cleaning of all shop and building areas and aids shop mechanic when possible.

Shop mechanic repairs equipment as needed including some type of welding and fabrication.

Removes snow from roads and other public thoroughfares: spreads salt or sand onto the roadway with tandem axle truck.

Checks and maintains proper fluid levels and air pressures of equipment. Performs other duties assigned.

Knowledge of road construction methods, materials and specifications; knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all assigned equipment.

Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and practices. Ability to perform strenuous manual labor for extended periods of time.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively with assigned personnel; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.

As determined by the Board of County Commissioners.

Equivalent combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job.

Possession of a Valid Colorado Driver’s License.

Contacts are with supervisors and other employees, occasional citizen contact. Attitude and teamwork are important skills that are a necessary attribute. Employees are viewed on interpersonal skills as well as physical skills.

Position requires exposure to all weather conditions, high noise levels, dust, fumes, and other road traffic conditions.

All employees must provide their own outer wear for extreme weather conditions including gloves, safety boots, coveralls, hats, etc. The County shall furnish hardhats, safety vests and ear protection.

Essential physical demands summarized:

• Standing/Walking:
  Up to 2-3 hours continuously; up to 8-12 hours total per day.
• Sitting:
  Up to 1-2 hours continuously; up to 8-12 hours total.
• Lifting:
  Floor to knuckle up to 80 lbs, occasionally.
• Lifting:
  Knuckle to shoulder up to 65 lbs, occasionally.
• Carrying:
  Up to 80 lbs, occasionally.
• Pushing/Pulling:
  Up to 100 lbs of force, occasionally; up to 50-100 lbs, occasionally to frequently.
• Squatting/Kneeling:
  Frequently continuously; up to 30-60 minutes continuously; up to 6-8 hours total per day.
• Balance:
  Must be able to move safely unassisted on…