Employment Opportunities

WANTED:  Saguache County Road and Bridge is hiring for Operator I positions….starting at $20.39/hour for those with a CDL License

REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must have a current valid Commercial Driver License (CDL).  Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and six months or more of relevant experience.  Prospective employees applying with Saguache County, please note that the chosen candidate will be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check, before being hired.

In addition to the hourly rate, the County Employee benefit package includes vision, dental, and health insurance coverage, paid time off, and a generous 401a 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 working in extremely hot and/or cold weather conditions, 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, if you hold a CDL license you need to fill out both the County Application and the Driver 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 for three weeks – deadline 12:00 pm, Thursday, May 1, 2025. Saguache County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Saguache County Road and Bridge is hiring for two (2) Temporary Summer positions – NO CDL Required - $17.59/hour

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be 18 and have a valid driver’s license. Prospective employees applying to Saguache County must submit and pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Temporary Summer position – applicant must have a working knowledge of common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, and radios. Must be able to take directions and lift 25 to 45 pounds. Will be required to work in various climate conditions and be able to stand for long periods. Flagging certification is a plus. Work Hours will be Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Rate of pay: $17.59/hour/no benefits. Prospective hires are to start immediately.  

County 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.

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!