About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $29.00-$33.25/hourly based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site at Denver International Airport (parking is provided)

• Shifts consist of four (4) 10-hour days.

• The primary shift will be discussed in interview and can be any of the shifts listed below. Shifts are yearlong commitments and are subject to change based on operational need.

  • Day Shift: 0530/0600—1600/1630 (5:30/6:00 AM--4:00/4:30 PM)

  • Swing Shift: 1600-0230 (4:00 PM-2:30 AM)

  • Graveyard Shift: 1930-0600 (7:30 PM-6:00 AM)

• Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change. 7%-12% pay differential depending on shift assigned and equipment operated.

• Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges occur, weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occur, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays).

• Participate in mandatory snow removal duties. Hours for On Call Snow Overtime: 3:30am to 3:30pm or 3:30pm to 3:30am.

• Uniforms are provided along with a work boot allowance.

• Mobile phone stipend.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

The Denver International Airport Field Maintenance team is looking for an Airport Field Tech I. They will perform entry to intermediate journey level construction, maintenance, and repair work on a wide variety of linear assets and federally regulated airport surfaces with a focus on asphalt, concrete, and earthwork projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Participates in 12-hour rotating shifts for airfield snow removal duties and operates large, complex specialized industrial equipment in accordance with the nature of the work and the efficiency of airport specific multifunctional snow removal equipment.

• Prepares subgrade for asphalt paving operations in a wide variety of applications to include multi-lane roadways, taxiway aprons, runway shoulders, and parking lots.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains concrete for curb and gutter, full panels, spalls, and foundations both on and off the airfield.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains asphalt surfaces through various methods to include patching, sealing and overlays.

• Installs and maintains ADA compliant pavements.

• Constructs, maintains, and repairs roadway structures to include shoulders, guardrail, fencing, and signage.

• Performs temporary mobile lane closures and initiates construction zones to facilitate road work.

• Performs vegetation management by eradicating and controlling invasive weed species.

• Performs other related duties as assigned in all weather conditions.

What You’ll Bring

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