Highway Maintenance Specialist - Ft. Morgan

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

13d•$53,940 - $53,940•Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The position supports safe, open roadways through hands-on maintenance, repair, and improvement work. Daily activities vary 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 responding to weather-related and other emergencies. The role requires operating heavy equipment and CDOT vehicles; maintaining roads, roadside areas, drainage structures, signs, guardrails, and traffic controls; and performing minor equipment repairs. The work has a significant impact on the safety and accessibility of Colorado roadways and on the quality of life of residents and visitors. The position pays $2,074.62 biweekly ($53,940 annually), equivalent to $25.93 per hour, with 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, and the role may require work outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays. CDOT provides personal protective equipment, tools, CPR and first-aid training, and career training opportunities. Employees may also receive reimbursement toward CDL renewal and payment for a CDL physical after their first year, along with opportunities to learn new equipment and advance.

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 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 applicable 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.
Participate in on-call work on a rotating basis and respond when called.
Be willing and physically able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, variable weather, and at elevations up to 12,000 feet for extended periods.
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 to respond promptly after notification.
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 of appointment.
Be willing to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, and provide a telephone number for emergency contact.

Nice To Haves

Strong commitment to working safely.
Desire to learn.
Interest in outdoor and physically demanding work.
Pride in doing a job well.
Ability to adapt efficiently to changing conditions and priorities.
Ability to work effectively on a team and look out for team members.
Effective communication, especially in safety-critical situations.
Strong commitment to good customer service.
Problem-solving ability 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 position’s duties.

Responsibilities

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

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 training opportunities and opportunities for advancement.
Colorado Employee Assistance Program counseling.
Wellness resources.
Credit union membership.
Employee discount program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness may be available for some positions.
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, up to 50%, for CDL renewal after the first year with CDOT.
CPR and first-aid training.
Opportunities to learn new equipment.