Highway Maintenance Specialist - Telluride

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Telluride, Colorado. The role helps keep Colorado roadways open and safe through hands-on maintenance, equipment operation, and emergency response. Work varies with project needs, weather, environmental conditions, and road conditions. The employee generally works as part of a maintenance team and participates in rotating on-call coverage. The position offers total annual compensation of $59,940, consisting of $53,940 in base pay and a $6,000 housing stipend. The posting also lists an additional $500 monthly housing stipend, a base rate of $2,074.62 per biweekly pay period, an annualized hourly rate of $25.93, and an overtime rate of $38.90 per hour. The schedule is generally 40 hours per week, with a four-day, 10-hour schedule during summer months, typically May through September, and overtime opportunities during weather emergencies. CDOT provides personal protective equipment and tools, CDL-related reimbursement after the first year, CPR and first-aid training, career training, opportunities to learn new equipment, and advancement opportunities. New employees attend two weeks of maintenance training; veteran CDOT employees attend one week annually. The role requires a valid qualifying commercial driver’s license, emergency availability, and the ability to work outdoors in demanding conditions.

Requirements

At least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B, with no air-brake restriction, allowing operation in Colorado. A non-Colorado CDL must allow the applicant to drive in Colorado at hire; applicants relocating to Colorado must transfer their CDL within 30 days of relocation.
Pass pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal and public court records, educational records, and driving records checks.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and a DOT physical through CDOT’s medical provider.
Participate in rotating on-call work and shift work; report without delay or interruption for essential or emergency services.
May be required to live within a 30-minute drive in normal weather conditions to respond to work notifications.
Complete required maintenance training: two weeks for new employees and one week each year for veteran CDOT employees.
May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year as a condition of appointment.
Be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime, including weekends and holidays.
Provide the supervisor with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.
Be physically able and willing to work for extended periods in extreme hot and cold temperatures, variable weather, and elevations up to 12,000 feet.
Use required personal protective equipment and work near traffic, including high-speed traffic.
Drive CDOT vehicles; use ladders and scissor lifts at heights of approximately 10 to 20 feet.
Work with chemicals and cleaning products; use a respirator when required by equipment or conditions.

Nice To Haves

Strong commitment to working safely.
Desire to learn.
Interest in outdoor and physically demanding work.
Take pride in a job well done.
Adapt efficiently to changing conditions and priorities.
Work effectively in a team and look out for team members.
Communicate effectively, especially in safety-critical situations.
Strong commitment to providing good customer service.
Ability to solve problems and find better ways to do things.
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.
State service experience related to the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Plow snow.
Operate heavy equipment, including tandem dump trucks, loaders, and tractor mowers.
Mow grass and weeds.
Remove debris from roadways, including rocks, mud, and deceased animals.
Remove debris from culverts, tunnels, and similar infrastructure.
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 weather and other emergencies, including outside regular work hours.

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, holiday, and other leave.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
Career growth opportunities.
Colorado Employee Assistance Program counseling and wellness resources.
Credit union membership and employee discount program.
Personal protective equipment, including uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools.
Full payment for CDL physical 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.
Career training opportunities.
Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance.
Housing stipend of $6,000 annually; the posting also describes an additional $500 monthly housing stipend.
Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.