Highway Maintenance Specialist - Pueblo / Traffic (CDL Required)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist for its Traffic Crew in Pueblo, Colorado. This hands-on role helps keep Colorado roadways open and safe. Work varies according to project needs, weather, environmental conditions, and road conditions. The specialist typically works as part of a maintenance team and is on call on a rotating basis, including for weather and other emergencies. Duties include installing pavement markings and striping; installing and repairing highway markers, signs, warning signs, and lighting; plowing snow; operating heavy equipment and other vehicles; setting out traffic-control signs and cones; working in live traffic; traveling and working out of town during paint season; using power tools and small-engine equipment; operating forklifts and pallet jacks; controlling traffic during emergencies; maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs; and following safety guidance and wearing protective equipment. The position requires a valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with no air-brake restriction and the ability to work outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme conditions. Employees may need to respond to emergencies outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays, and may work overtime. The regular work week is 40 hours; during summer months, typically May through September, the schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. The listed base compensation is $53,940 annually, with an hourly rate of $25.93 and an overtime rate of $38.90 per hour. CDOT provides personal protective equipment and tools, CDL-related reimbursement after the first year, 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.

Requirements

At least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with no restriction on air brakes, permitting 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, 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.
Be available for rotating on-call work and emergency response.
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.
Be willing to 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.
Be willing and physically able to work in extreme heat and cold, variable weather, and elevations up to 12,000 feet for extended periods.
May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within six months to one year of appointment.
Complete two weeks of maintenance training as a new employee.

Nice To Haves

Strong commitment to working safely.
Desire to learn.
Interest in outdoor work and physically demanding tasks.
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 skills and interest in 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

Install pavement markings and striping.
Install and repair highway markers, signs, warning signs, and lighting.
Plow snow.
Operate heavy equipment, including tandem dump trucks, loaders, and crash attenuators.
Set out signs and cones for traffic control.
Work in live traffic while installing markings, striping, or signs.
Travel and work out of town during paint season.
Operate power tools and small-engine equipment.
Operate and drive forklifts and pallet jacks.
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 otherwise required.
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.
Career growth opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
Employee assistance counseling through CSEAP.
Wellness resources.
Credit union membership.
Employee discount program.
Possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Personal protective equipment, including uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, and respirator, as well as 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 and opportunities for advancement.