Highway Maintenance Specialist - SE Denver (CDL Required)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist in southeast Denver, Colorado. The role helps keep Colorado roadways open and safe through hands-on highway maintenance, equipment operation, roadway repair, and emergency response. Work varies with project needs, weather, environmental conditions, and road conditions. Specialists typically work as part of a team at a maintenance patrol location. The position pays $53,940 in base salary annually, plus a $12,000 housing stipend, for total annual compensation of $65,940. The annualized hourly rate is $25.93, with an overtime rate of $38.90. The usual schedule is 40 hours per week; during summer months, typically May through September, the schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. Overtime may be available during weather emergencies. The employee is on call on a rotating basis and may be called in for weather and other emergencies, including outside regular work hours, on weekends, and on holidays. CDOT provides personal protective equipment and tools, training, opportunities to learn new equipment, and opportunities for career advancement. New employees attend two weeks of maintenance training; veteran CDOT employees attend one week of training annually. The role is designated as an essential service and may require the employee to live within a 30-minute drive in normal weather conditions for timely emergency response. The employee may also be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within six months to one year of appointment.

Requirements

At least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no air-brake restriction that permits operation in Colorado. Applicants with an out-of-state CDL must be eligible to drive in Colorado at hire; those relocating to Colorado must transfer their CDL within 30 days of relocation.
Pass required pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal records, public court records, educational records, and driving records checks.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and a DOT physical.
Be available for rotating on-call work and shift work, and report without delay or interruption for essential or emergency services.
Be willing and physically able to work outdoors in extreme heat and cold, variable weather, and elevations up to 12,000 feet for extended periods.
Be willing to work overtime and respond to emergencies outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays.
Provide a telephone number where a supervisor can reach the employee for emergency response.
Complete required maintenance training: two weeks for new employees, or one week each year for veteran CDOT employees.
May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within six months to one year as a condition of appointment.
Work near traffic, including high-speed traffic, and use ladders and scissor lifts at heights of approximately 10 to 20 feet.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and work with chemicals and cleaning products; some equipment requires respirator use.

Nice To Haves

Strong commitment to working safely.
Desire to learn.
Interest in outdoor and physically demanding work.
Pride in completing quality work.
Ability to adapt efficiently to changing conditions and priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a team and look out for team members.
Effective communication, especially in safety-critical situations.
Strong commitment to good customer service.
Problem-solving ability and interest in finding better ways to do things.
Experience operating equipment such as single- and tandem-axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, bulldozers, or backhoes.
Experience using hand tools.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software and equipment.
Years of state service experience related to the position’s duties.

Responsibilities

Plow snow.
Operate heavy equipment, including tandem dump trucks, loaders, and tractor mowers.
Mow grass and weeds.
Remove roadway debris, including rocks, mud, and deceased animals.
Remove debris from culverts, tunnels, and similar structures.
Shovel gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt.
Dig ditches.
Install and repair guardrails, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting.
Fill potholes and roadway cracks.
Set out signs and cones for traffic control.
Stop or slow traffic in emergency situations.
Install pavement markings and striping.
Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.
Follow safety guidance and wear appropriate safety equipment.
Respond to emergencies on call, including outside regular work hours and as required during weekends and holidays.