Employment Opportunities

Saguache County Road and Bridge is hiring for Three (3) Temporary Summer positions.

REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.  Prospective employees applying with Saguache County will be required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.           

Temporary Summer positions – applicants must have working knowledge of common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches and radios.  Must be able to lift 25 to 45 pounds.  Will be required to work in various climate conditions and be able to stand for long periods of time.  Flagging certification a plus.  Work Hours will be Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.  Rate of pay: $16.25/hour.  Prospective hires to start around mid-May.

Applications are available at the Saguache County Road and Bridge Office 305 3rd Street, PO Box 476, Saguache, CO  81149 – 719-655-2554 or on the Saguache County website – saguachecounty.colorado.gov under the Road and Bridge Department tab

Completed applications can be hand delivered or mailed to Saguache County Road and Bridge – at the address listed above, sent by email to mhashbarger@saguachecounty-co.gov or faxed to: 719-655-2543.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until a qualified candidate is hired. Saguache County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application for Employment   

Operator I Positions

WANTED:  Saguache County Road and Bridge is hiring for Operator I positions….starting at $18.00/hour NO CDL REQUIRED! Or $19.68/hour for those with a CDL License!

REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must have a current and valid Drivers License.  Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and six months or more of relevant experience.  Prospective employees applying with Saguache County will be required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.

In addition to the increased hourly rate, the County Employee benefit package includes:  vision, dental and health insurance coverage, paid time off, and a generous 401k retirement plan.          

Operator I is a full time position – applicants must be able to operate light and heavy equipment and perform manual labor in the maintenance, repair and minor construction of roads, streets, bridges, signs, markings and related facilities.  Applicants must be physically capable of periods of sustained physical exertion and may be required to lift and move up to 75 lbs. to 150 lbs. 

Applications are available at the Saguache County Road and Bridge Office 305 3rd Street, PO Box 476, Saguache, CO  81149 – 719-655-2554 or on the Saguache County website – saguachecounty.colorado.gov under the Road and Bridge Department tab.  Please fill out and submit the County Application.  A complete job description is available at the Road and Bridge Office.

Completed applications can be hand delivered or mailed to Saguache County Road and Bridge – at the address listed above, sent by email to mhashbarger@saguachecounty-co.gov or faxed to: 719-655-2543.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until qualified candidates are hired. Saguache County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Volunteer Weather Observers Needed!

The Saguache County Road & Bridge Department is looking for a few volunteer weather observers in the Crestone/Baca area.  These “eyes on the ground” volunteers will “see and report” on road conditions when heavy snowstorms and other inclement weather situations arise.  Volunteer weather observer reporting will help us ensure that our limited resources can be routed to the areas of need, resulting in a combined effort to keep roadways passible and safe for travel.  If you have an interest in weather and/or an interest in helping keep roadways safe, then give us a call at 719-655-2554 and get your name added to our list of weather observers!