Highway Maintenance Specialist - Hudson

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Hudson, Colorado. The position maintains Colorado roadways and supports the safety of the traveling public. Work varies with project needs, weather, the environment, and road conditions. The role is typically performed as part of a team and includes rotating on-call duties and responses to weather-related and other emergencies. The position offers base pay of $2,074.62 biweekly ($53,940 annually), an additional $1,000 per month housing stipend, and an annualized hourly rate of $25.93, with an overtime rate of $38.90 per hour. The typical work week is 40 hours. During summer months, typically May through September, the schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. Overtime may be needed during emergencies, including weekends and holidays. CDOT provides personal protective equipment and tools, CPR and first-aid training, career training and advancement opportunities, and opportunities to learn new equipment. New employees complete two weeks of maintenance training; veteran CDOT employees complete one week of training each year. The work involves outdoor and roadside conditions, hazardous materials and equipment, variable weather, and emergency response outside regular work hours.

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 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; may be required to pass a controlled substance test and DOT physical.
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.
Be willing to work rotating on-call duties, respond to emergencies outside regular work hours, and work overtime, including weekends and holidays.
Provide a telephone number where a supervisor can reach the employee for emergency response.
May be required to live within 30 minutes’ driving time in normal weather conditions.
Complete required maintenance training.
May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Strong commitment to working safely and desire to learn.
Interest in outdoor, physically demanding work and pride in completing work well.
Ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities and work effectively in a team.
Effective communication skills, especially in safety-critical situations, and commitment to good customer service.
Problem-solving skills and interest in improving work methods.
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.
Related State service experience.

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 and 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.
Respond to emergencies on a rotating on-call basis and as directed, 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, and holiday leave, and other leave.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
Employee Assistance Program counseling, wellness resources, credit union membership, and employee discounts.
$1,000 per month housing stipend for this location.
Personal protective equipment, including uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, and 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 advancement opportunities.
40-hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies.