A new construction season for the Weld County Department of Public Works can present many opportunities for hardworking, motivated individuals. Currently, the department has several seasonal openings for certified flaggers and equipment operators with a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License to assist with county road projects. In mid-April, there will also be an opening for a mower operator to help combat noxious weed growth throughout Weld County.
Seasonal work typically lasts between eight to 10 months and caters to many different interests and abilities. Equipment operators can help with various pavement and gravel road projects, certified flaggers can help keep construction zones and the traveling public safe and mower operators can help limit the growth of invasive county weeds on county property and along county roads.
Experience is helpful but not required, as training is available for many positions. The biggest assets someone can bring with them are a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic.
“If you’re a hard worker, these positions allow you an opportunity to get some experience and strengthen a skillset,” said Curtis Hall, Director of the Weld County Department of Public Works. “Depending on the position, seasonal workers may also work on several different projects, allowing them to see different parts of Weld County as well as the work that we do.”
Beyond the ability to gain experience, contribute to important projects and sharpen a skillset, Hall said a seasonal position with Public Works provides individuals with stable employment, which includes:
A set schedule – Seasonal employees will know when they are expected to work with consistent schedules that typically are, or are close to, 40-hours per week.
Access to benefits – Weld County offers medical, dental and vision benefits to seasonal employees who work 30 or more hours per week, and employees can choose coverage options for themselves and family members. Covered employees can also use the Weld County Employee Medical Clinic for a variety of medical needs.
Applications and complete job listings can be found at www.weld.gov/go/joinourteam.
