Highway Maintenance Specialist - Hugo

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Hugo, Colorado. The role helps keep Colorado roadways open and safe through hands-on maintenance, repair, traffic control, and emergency response. Daily activities vary according to project needs, weather, environment, and road conditions. The position works in a team at a maintenance patrol location and participates in rotating on-call coverage, including responses to weather and other emergencies. The position pays $2,074.62 biweekly, or $53,940 annually, based on 26 pay periods, with an annualized hourly rate of $25.93 and an overtime rate of $38.90 per hour. The regular 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. 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. Employees must be prepared for outdoor work in variable weather and extreme temperatures, work near traffic, use equipment and protective gear, and respond to emergencies outside regular work hours, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

At least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with no air-brake restriction, allowing operation in Colorado. Applicants with a non-Colorado CDL must be eligible to drive in Colorado at hire; those 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, education, and driving records checks.
May be required to pass a controlled-substance test and a DOT physical.
Participate in rotating on-call work and shift work; be willing to respond to emergencies and work overtime, including weekends and holidays.
Report without delay or interruption when required to provide essential or emergency services.
May be required to live within 30 minutes’ driving time in normal weather conditions for timely emergency response.
Provide a telephone number where a supervisor can reach you for emergency response.
Complete two weeks of maintenance training as a new employee; veteran CDOT employees complete one week of training annually.
May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year as a condition of appointment.
Be willing and physically able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures, variable weather, and elevations up to 12,000 feet for extended periods.
Complete and submit the online application and supplemental questionnaire by the announcement closing date; resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Nice To Haves

Strong commitment to working safely.
Desire to learn.
Interest in outdoor and physically demanding work.
Takes pride in a job well done.
Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities.
Works effectively in a team and looks out for team members.
Communicates effectively, especially in safety-critical situations.
Strong commitment to good customer service.
Enjoys solving problems and 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.
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 roadway debris, including rocks, mud, and deceased animals, and clear debris from culverts and tunnels.
Shovel gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt; dig ditches.
Install and repair guardrails, highway markers, signs, warning signs, and lighting.
Fill potholes and roadway cracks.
Set out signs and cones for traffic control.
Install pavement markings and striping.
Stop or slow traffic in emergency situations.
Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.
Follow safety guidance and wear appropriate safety equipment.
Participate in rotating on-call coverage and respond to weather and other emergencies.
Complete required maintenance training.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
PERA retirement and optional PERA plans such as 401K.
Paid annual, sick, and holiday leave and other leave.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
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.
Up to 50% reimbursement for CDL renewal after the first year with CDOT.
CPR and first-aid training.
Career training opportunities, opportunities to learn new equipment, and opportunities for advancement.
Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.