Highway Maintenance Specialist - Greeley Paint Crew (CDL Training Required)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Highway Maintenance Specialist on the Greeley Paint Crew. The role involves hands-on repair and improvements to highways, with a focus on safety and travel. CDOT will provide training for the employee to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B. The base pay is $2,074.39 bi-weekly ($53,934 annually), with an overtime rate of $38.89/hour. Obtaining a CDL Permit within 30 days of hire and a CDL Class A or B within six months of hire are conditions of continued employment. Pre-employment drug tests and DOT physicals are required.

Requirements

Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Must possess a current, valid regular driver’s license.
Must obtain a CDL Permit within 30 days of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Must pass the DOT drug test and DOT physical as part of obtaining your CDL permit.
Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes within six months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider.
If do not yet have a CDL permit, may be required to pass a pre-employment controlled substance test (i.e., drug test).
On-call work (rotating basis as well as subject to call)
Shift work
Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes' driving time in normal weather conditions to be able to respond in a timely manner after being notified to report to work.
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where you can be reached for the purposes of responding to an emergency.

Nice To Haves

Has a strong commitment to working safely
Has a desire to learn
Wants to work outdoors
Likes physically demanding work
Takes pride in a job well done
Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities
Works effectively in a team environment and looks out for team members
Communicates effectively, especially in safety-critical situations
Has a strong commitment to providing good customer service
Likes to solve problems and figure out better ways to do things
Has experience operating equipment, such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc.
Has experience using hand tools
Has basic computer skills and can learn new software/equipment
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position

Responsibilities

Plowing snow
Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc.
Mowing grass and weeds
Removing debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and deceased animals
Removing debris from culverts, tunnels, etc.
Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
Digging ditches
Installing and repairing guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting
Filling potholes and roadway cracks
Setting out signs and cones for traffic control
Removing and covering graffiti
Installing pavement markings/striping
Stopping or slowing traffic in emergency situations
Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
Following safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
PERA retirement
Optional PERA plans such as 401K
Generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave
Strong career growth
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling
Wellness programs
Credit union membership
Employee discount program
Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools
Full payment for your CDL physical, after your first year with CDOT
Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal, after your first year with CDOT
CPR and first-aid training
Variety of career training opportunities