Highway Maintenance Specialist - Winter Park ($1000 housing, CDL Required)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Winter Park, Colorado. The position supports the safety and availability of Colorado roadways through hands-on maintenance and emergency response. Work varies with project needs, weather, the environment, and road conditions. Specialists typically work on a team with a lead specialist and other maintenance specialists, and are on call on a rotating basis and may be called to respond to weather and other emergencies. The role includes plowing snow; operating heavy equipment; mowing; clearing roadways, culverts, and tunnels; shoveling and digging; installing and repairing roadway features; filling potholes and cracks; setting out traffic-control devices; managing traffic in emergencies; maintaining equipment; and following safety procedures. The work has a direct impact on keeping Colorado roadways open and safe. The position offers a base salary of $53,940 annually, an additional $12,000 annual housing stipend, and an additional $1,000-per-month housing stipend for this location. The posting also lists an annualized hourly rate of $25.93 and an overtime rate of $38.90 per hour. The typical schedule is 40 hours per week, with a four-day, 10-hour schedule Monday through Thursday during summer months, typically May through September. Overtime may be available during weather emergencies. Employees receive required personal protective equipment and tools, CDL-related support after the first year, CPR and first-aid training, career training, opportunities to learn new equipment, and advancement opportunities.

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 that allows operation in Colorado.
If holding a non-Colorado CDL, be eligible to drive in Colorado with that CDL at the time of hire; employees 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 records, public court records, educational records, and driving records checks.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and a DOT physical.
Complete required maintenance training: two weeks for new employees and one week annually 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 and physically able to work outdoors in extreme hot and cold temperatures, variable weather, and at elevations up to 12,000 feet for extended periods.
Be willing to work rotating on-call assignments, 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 for emergency response.
May be required to live within 30 minutes' driving time in normal weather conditions to respond promptly after being notified.

Nice To Haves

Strong commitment to working safely.
Desire to learn.
Enjoyment of outdoor and physically demanding work.
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, 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, such as 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 areas.
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.
Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.
Follow safety guidance and wear appropriate safety equipment.
Respond to weather and other emergencies on a rotating on-call basis and when called.

Benefits

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, along with 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.
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 advancement opportunities.
Housing stipend of $12,000 annually, with an additional $1,000 per month for this location.