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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for road trash pickup in the United States is $26.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $34.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Road Trash Pickup vs Street Sweeper Operator?

AspectRoad Trash PickupStreet Sweeper Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, sometimes CDLHigh school diploma, CDL often preferred
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, on roads and highwaysOutdoor, operating street cleaning equipment
Job FocusCollecting trash and debris from roadsCleaning streets using specialized machinery
Industry UsageMunicipal waste managementMunicipal street maintenance

Road Trash Pickup involves collecting debris from roads, focusing on waste removal, while Street Sweeper Operators operate machinery to clean streets. Both roles require outdoor work, often with similar certifications, but their primary tasks differ in scope and equipment used.

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Infographic showing various Road Trash Pickup job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 32% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,857 per year, or $26.9 per hour.

Road Maintenance Technician II

Centennial, CO • On-site

Arapahoe County Government, CO
Executive Offices • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Arapahoe County Government, COexternal

$23.73 - $35.61/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Number: 780
Salary: $23.73 - $35.61
Department/Office: Public Works & Development
Division: Road & Bridge
Location: 7600 S. Peoria St. Englewood, CO 80112
Job Type: Hourly Full-Time
Posting Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 09/24/2026
The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we're here for our neighbors on their best days-and their worst. We share our residents' goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we're proud to call home.
Benefits of working for Arapahoe County Road and Bridge:
  • Annual, performance-based salary increases.
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Training and development to help you grow in your career.
  • Competitive pay and benefits package, including excellent leave benefits that help maintain strong work/life balance:
    1. 15 days (120 hours) of paid vacation per year
    2. 13 paid holidays (104 hours) and 3 additional floating holiday (24 hours) per year
    3. 12 days (96 hours) of paid sick leave per year
    4. 3-day weekends! Work schedule of Monday-Thursday, 10 hours/day (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM) is routine unless weather or other business needs arise.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan - see benefits tab for more detail.
  • Uniforms and laundry service provided.
  • All PPE provided including a $200 per year allowance for steel toe or composite boots.
  • On-call pay ($20/day)
  • CDL training provided.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled highway and street maintenance duties manually with hand tools and/or with various pieces of assigned equipment. Assignments include resurfacing of county gravel roads, asphalt paving and maintenance, patching operations, driving/hauling materials, installing culverts, cleaning ditches for proper drainage, and snowplow duty with assigned responsibilities for the use of specific equipment during these operations. Work is performed in a high performing, team-oriented environment with a commitment to quality results.
DUTIES:
  • Operates equipment such as highway mower, mini excavator, large asphalt roller, street sweeper, small front-end loader, class "A" CDL vehicles, semi tractor trailer, semi tanker trailer, asphalt paver screed, skid steer attachments (mill, broom, stump grinder), soil compactor, paint gun operation for long line roadway painting, and sign making printer, cutter, and computer software.
  • May also operate equipment such as skid steer, tandem axle dump truck, asphalt patch truck, asphalt patch roller, forklift, plate tamper, asphalt slab saw, hand mower, woodchipper, thermal applicator for durable paint markings, and follow/chase truck for long line roadway painting.
  • Plows or removes snow from streets and other public thoroughfares, loads deicing material into trucks, and spreads deicing material onto the roadway with tandem axle truck. Works on an on-call basis for winter storm duty and other emergency conditions. Shiftwork for snowstorms and other emergency events may require 12-hour shifts or longer based on the severity of the storm/event.
  • Performs the duties of a certified flagger within construction zones to control pedestrian and vehicle traffic by flagging and/or properly placing barricades. Assists with traffic control set up and removal at the start and end of each shift.
  • Performs manual labor duties requiring the use of hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, chain saws, axes, hand saws, power drills, post hole diggers, up to a 90-pound jack hammer, cutting weeds, push mowers, weed eaters, side of roadways trash pickup, etc.
  • Trains and operates under supervision on the proper use of Road Maintenance Technician III equipment such as asphalt paver, large front-end loader, milling machine loader attachment, scraper, dozer, excavator, motorgrader, backhoe, semi tractor trailer with lowboy, material screener, material stacker, material crusher, reclaimer, shoulder machine, and paint truck. Occasionally performs these duties as an on-the-job developmental/training opportunity and when operational needs dictate.
  • Properly maintains all assigned equipment. Performs daily pre- and post-equipment inspections to ensure that proper fluid levels, air pressure, and the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment is maintained at all times. Conducts CDL inspections on required vehicles according to Federal standards.
  • Trains Road Maintenance Technicians I on the proper use of RMT II equipment and job responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
  • Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of any assigned highway construction equipment and light equipment.
  • Knowledge of road construction methods, materials, and specifications.
  • 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 receive and attend on-the-job training.
  • Ability to receive and attend training on equipment operations with applicable driver's licensing and endorsements.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):
  • Accountability
  • Accessibility
  • Inclusivity
  • Integrity

Education and Experience:
  • High school graduation or GED equivalent is required.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Road Maintenance Technician I or equivalent construction/roadway maintenance work is required. Additional years of relevant work experience is preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered.

Pre-Employment and Post-Employment Additional Requirements:
  • Pre-employment testing requirements include an acceptable current motor vehicle check, background check, physical capabilities examination, and a drug screen.
  • Possession of a valid Colorado CDL Class "B" driver's license with tanker endorsement at the time of hire is preferred. Ability to obtain a Colorado CDL Class "B" license with tanker endorsement within six months of hire is required.
  • Possession of a valid Colorado CDL Class "A" driver's license with tanker endorsement at the time of hire is preferred. Certain positions in this job title require the attainment of a Colorado CDL Class "A" license within six months of hire; such requirements will be communicated at the time of hire.
  • Ability to obtain flagger certification within 10 days of appointment is required. Flagger training is provided.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Position requires exposure to all weather conditions, high noise levels, dust, fumes and other road traffic conditions.
  • Work is performed primarily outdoors often in extreme weather conditions and rough terrain.
  • Work will be required for winter storm duty and other emergency conditions on an on-call basis or during evenings, weekends, on-call, or irregular hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Heavy manual labor in and out of doors is typical with this position including the regular use of a variety of equipment and hand tools as noted above.
  • Spends 20% of the time sitting and 80% of the time either standing or walking.
  • Frequently lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 80 lbs.
  • Uses cart dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 80 lbs.
  • Occasionally lifts and operates a 90-pound jack hammer.
  • Frequently stoops, kneels, balances reaches, crawls and crouches while performing work duties in both an outdoor and indoor setting.
  • Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, etc.
  • Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of machinery, equipment, and tools in a field setting.
  • Visual capacity enabling constant operations and safe use of equipment and vehicles.

Definitions:
  • Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
  • Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
  • Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.
** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.
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