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Salary: $27.50 - $29.00 Hourly
Location : Breckenridge Public Works, CO
Job Type: Winter Seasonal
Job Number: 2026-00093
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works - Streets
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
The Town of Breckenridge Public Works Department is seeking reliable, safety-conscious individuals with a commitment to customer service for the role of Streets Operator - Winter Seasonal. This vital role operates heavy equipment and plow trucks to keep the Town's streets, alleys, bridges, and rights-of-way clear of snow and ice. Streets Operators also support key maintenance projects such as drainage repairs, street signage, and other critical infrastructure work that keeps Breckenridge running smoothly throughout the Winter season.
For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full
Benefits and Perks
PART-TIME & SEASONAL EMPLOYEE PERKS:

• Free Recreation Center, Ice Rink and Nordic Center Pass.
• Paid Time Off - Paid out upon departure if unused.
• Free seasonal Breck E-Ride Bikeshare access.
• Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations.
• Returning seasonal staff members may be eligible for a merit increase based on meeting performance expectations.
• Potential furnished seasonal housing available for rent.

Town of Breckenridge Core Values:
The Town of Breckenridge's Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work a week that may include swings and/or nights. Some on-call shifts may be required.
• Must be able to speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public and understand highway traffic signs and signals in English.
• Must be available and able to work through the winter seasonal period established by the Street Division, which generally extends through mid-April. All interested applicants must be available to work through this timeframe, although all work schedules, hours and dates of work are at the discretion of the Town and may be altered at any time.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment criminal background screening.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTING:

• Successful applicants must be able to perform physical, demanding work, and are required to meet the DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements, pass a pre-employment drug screen; have a clear Motor Vehicle Record, pass a drug and alcohol release from previous employers and a reference check.
• The incumbent may also be subject to random drug and alcohol testing requirements. This position is considered safety sensitive (per DOT regulations), and operates Federal Motor Carrier vehicles on public rights-of-way as a regular function of their daily job duties.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:

• Valid CDL with Class A or Class B required within 60 days of hire.
• Valid DOT Physical Card required.
• Starting wage is $29.00 per hour for candidates with a CDL.
• Starting wage is $27.50 per hour for candidates without a CDL.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in street maintenance or related heavy equipment experience.
• Proven ability to operate a wide variety of heavy and light trucks and specialized power equipment. Heavy equipment may include but is not limited to: front end loaders, single axle plow trucks, tandem axle haul trucks and street sweepers.
• Applicants should be able to work well as a member of a team and be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the public.

Additional Information
Hiring Pay Range: $27.50 to $29.00 per hour.
Full Pay Range: $27.50 to $38.62 per hour.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This is generally a Full-Time Winter Seasonal position. Must be able to work a week that may include swings and/or nights. Some on-call may be required. Must be available and able to work through the winter seasonal period established by the Street Division, which generally extends from November through mid-April. All interested applicants must be available to work through this date, although all work schedules, hours and dates of work are at the discretion of the Town and may be altered at any time.
This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.
Potential Housing Available
The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.
The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options, in addition to those benefits required by law. For eligible "Winter Seasonal" employees, these options may include Personal Leave, Paid Holidays & Wellness/Recreational benefits.
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01
Are you available to work shifts that may include daytime, nights, weekends, and holiday shifts through approximately mid to late April? (TBD, and at the discretion of the Town)

• Yes
• No

02
Please select the answer below that best describes the number of years of experience you have with operating a variety of heavy and light trucks and/or specialized power equipment:

• No Experience
• 1-2 Years
• 3-5 Years
• 5+ Years

03
Please describe below the types of heavy and/or light equipment you have used in your previous work environments:
04
Please select the answer below that best describes the number of years of experience you have had working in a professional snow removal oriented position:

• No Experience
• 1 year
• 2-3 years
• 4+ years

05
If you have previous snow plow/removal experience, please describe your experience:
06
In 2-3 sentences, please tell us what safety means to you?
07
Why are you seeking employment with the Town of Breckenridge Public Works Department, and why do you feel qualified for a position as a a Winter Seasonal Streets Operator?
08
Do you currently posses a CDL Class A or B License?

• Yes
• No

09
Please select the shifts below that you would be willing and able to work (please select all that apply):

• Day Shifts
• Night Shifts
• Swing Shifts
• Weekends
• Weekdays

10
Have you ever participated in USDOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing with previous employers?

• Yes
• No

11
In the last three years, have you ever tested positive (0.04 or greater) for alcohol?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I have not participated in USDOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing with previous employers.

12
In the last three years, have you ever had a verified positive drug test result?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I have not participated in USDOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing with previous employers.

13
In the last three years, have you ever refused a required drug or alcohol test (or had a verified adulterated or substituted drug test result)?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I have not participated in USDOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing with previous employers.

14
In the last three years, have you ever violated any other DOT drug or alcohol testing regulation?

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I have not participated in USDOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing with previous employers.

15
Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied for, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by DOT agency drug and alcohol testing rules in the last three years?

• Yes
• No

16
If you responded "YES" to any questions 11-15 above, please provide documentation or your successful completion of DOT Return-to-Duty requirements. If you do not have this information, please explain why:
Required Question