Highway Maintenance Specialist, Night - NW 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 NW Denver, Colorado. The position maintains roadways and related infrastructure to keep Colorado’s roads open and safe. Work varies according to project needs, weather, the environment, and road conditions, and is generally performed as part of a maintenance team. The position is designated as essential services and involves rotating on-call duty and responding to weather and other emergencies. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The posting lists base pay of $53,940–$54,000 annually, a $12,000 annual housing stipend, and total annual compensation of $65,940. It also lists an annualized hourly rate of $25.93 and an overtime rate of $38.90 per hour. The role typically has 40-hour work weeks, with overtime possible during weather emergencies. A four-day, 10-hour schedule is used during summer months, typically May through September. CDOT provides personal protective equipment and tools, CDL-related reimbursement, CPR and first-aid training, career training opportunities, opportunities to learn new equipment, and opportunities for advancement. New employees complete two weeks of maintenance training; veteran CDOT employees complete one week annually. Employees may 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.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no air-brake restriction, permitting operation in Colorado; a non-Colorado CDL holder must be eligible to drive in Colorado at hire and transfer the CDL to Colorado within 30 days of relocating to the state.
Pass required pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal, public court, educational, and driving records checks.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and a DOT physical.
Willingness to perform shift work and rotating on-call duty, respond to emergencies outside regular work hours, and work overtime, including weekends and holidays.
Ability and willingness to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures, variable weather, and at elevations up to 12,000 feet for extended periods.
Provide a telephone number where the supervisor can reach the employee for emergency response.
May be required to live within 30 minutes’ driving time in normal weather conditions for timely emergency response.
Must complete required maintenance training.
May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within six months to one year as a condition of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Strong commitment to working safely.
Desire to learn.
Interest in outdoor and physically demanding work.
Pride in doing a job well.
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.
Commitment to good customer service.
Problem-solving ability and interest in improving how work is done.
Experience operating equipment such as single- and tandem-axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, bulldozers, and 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 locations.
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.
Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.
Install pavement markings and striping.
Follow safety guidance and wear appropriate safety equipment.
Respond to emergencies on a rotating on-call basis and as directed.
Complete required maintenance training.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
PERA retirement and optional PERA plans such as 401(k).
Paid annual, sick, and holiday leave and other leave.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
Career training opportunities.
CDL physical payment after the first year with CDOT.
Partial reimbursement of up to 50% for CDL renewal after the first year with CDOT.
CPR and first-aid training.
Personal protective equipment and tools.
Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance.
Employee Assistance Program counseling, wellness resources, credit union membership, and employee discounts.
Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.