The Fremont County DOT will be extending the road closures for the Airport location. The closures will be extended thru Thursday October 15, 2026, as crews work to complete the drainage project. During this time, Shoop and Decker Drive will be closed, with Decker Drive being closed to all traffic with the exception of Airport traffic only. Please plan accordingly for your commute and share with anyone who may need this information. Should there be any changes to the closures, we will notify you via media outlets. As always, we appreciate your cooperation and patience!
Operates heavy equipment utilized in digging and opening ditches, grading shoulders and slopes. Performs other rough grading to clear County rights-of-way, trenching, filling or back filling and snow removal. Operates asphalt equipment in road maintenance and repair work. Requires the use of valves to regulate the temperature and flow of asphalt ensuring a constant flow into the hopper to distribute material evenly. Operates mower to cut grass in County rights-of-way. Loads and places earth, rock, asphalt and other road construction and maintenance material. Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches. Operates heavy equipment in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals. Greases, oils and performs minor repairs on heavy equipment as assigned. Coordinates equipment actions with on the ground crew member or other equipment operators using hand or audio signals to ensure safety standards are met and adhered to. Ensures all equipment on the job site is working in tandem to each other. Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water. Services and makes minor repairs to assigned equipment. Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, tire chains and spark plugs. Reports any major malfunctions or needed repairs to the supervisor and or Fleet Supervisor.
Qualifications
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school; or six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training;or equivalentcombination of education and experience. Can operate any four (4) of the following pieces of equipment proficiently: mower, grader, loader, large backhoe, track-hoe, low-boy trailer, large steel roller, scraper, dozer, and screen plant
Additional Requirements
Valid and current Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with Tanker endorsement required.
Complete County Application by the closing date and time. Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting. Incomplete applications will not receive consideration. Applicants selected to participate in the interview process wil be the only candidates contacted.
Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering an extensive benefits package of health, dental, and 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 Spending Account, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Mandatory participation, after 12 months of employment, into the Colorado Retirement Association of 5% with equal match. Optional 457 plan.
Performs a variety of duties to assist the public in the issuance of Motor Vehicle and off highway vehicle titles, registrations, license plates, Persons with Disabilities placards and the purging and titling of manufactured homes, ensuring the work performed is accurate, timely and properly submitted to the State following all applicable regulations, statutes and laws. Determines the required acceptable documents submitted for each type of transaction. Enters the data into the State computer system or returns incomplete paperwork to the customer with a detailed explanation of what is required without providing legal guidance. Assists with processing and rejecting renewals received by mail, online and delivery. Inputs the information into the State computer system, prints new registrations, issues tabs, stuffs envelopes and returns the renewals by mail timely. This includes, may not be limited to 2% Rentals, Special Mobile Machinery, fleets, dealers and bulk renewals. Assists with processing and rejecting liens and titles submitted from car dealerships or banks by mail and delivery from the back office when no customers are in the lobby. Makes certain all required paperwork is properly executed and correct fees have been submitted. If rejecting, ensures all areas have been checked and any and all problems have been addressed to prevent future rejects. Performs record searches and completes paperwork on manufactured home files that are requesting to be purged, sent in through the lien desk, when no customers are in the lobby. Follows up with the proper contacts and ensures it is completed to the end and eventually recorded in the Recording Department for public access and permanent retention. Assists in receiving, preparing, stocking and maintaining the inventory system of license plates and tabs to ensure accountability. Reports any discrepancies to the Supervisor immediately. Responsible for staying informed of any and all changes in new legislation, laws, statutes, forms and regulations mandated by both the State and County. Must review and acknowledge information provided by the supervisor through regular routing or electronic means. Assists in the Election Department when required and possibly becoming State certified in Elections by the direction of the County Clerk, Chief Deputy, and/or Election Director. Following up on correspondence and corrections with any State or County title rejects, ensuring each application is corrected and filed in a timely manner. Assists with balancing the cash drawer daily, checking accuracy of all monies collected including cash, check and credit cards to verify with the bookkeeper. May assist in training new personnel.
Qualifications
Level II – High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to two (2) years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements
Valid and current Colorado Driver’s License. Election Certification may be required. If Election Certification becomes a requirement a background check will be required.
Complete County Application by the closing date and time. Ensure you submit any additional information requested in this posting. Incomplete applications will not receive consideration. Applicants selected to participate in the interview process wil be the only candidates contacted.
Fremont County is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering an extensive benefits package of health, dental, and 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 Spending Account, short/long term disability plan, an Employee Assistance Program and Legal Shield options. Vacation, Sick Leave and paid holidays earned based on type of appointment. Mandatory participation, after 12 months of employment, into the Colorado Retirement Association of 5% with equal match. Optional 457 plan.
The Fremont County DOT will be conducting drainage operations at the Fremont County Airport from Monday October 5, 2026 thru Monday October 12, 2026. During this time, Shoop and Decker Drive will be closed, with Decker Drive being closed to all traffic with the exception of Airport traffic only. Please plan accordingly for your commute and share with anyone who may need this information. Should there be any changes to the closures, we will notify via media outlets.