Highway Maintenance Specialist - Berthoud Pass​/Winter Park & CDL

Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

If you have a Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and are passionate about safety, travel, and hands‑on repair and improvements, consider turning your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Berthoud Pass/ Winter Park, CO.

Total annual compensation for this position is $65,400 ($53,400 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). Base pay for this position is $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 annually). This location is also eligible for an additional $1,000/month housing stipend. The annualized hourly rate for this position is $25.68/hour, with an overtime rate of $38.50/hour.

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, a generous 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development, Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and an employee discount program.

Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT’s strength is its people, and its commitment to shape, support, and sustain an inclusive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, or socioeconomic status, has the opportunity to thrive.

No two days are exactly the same. Your daily activities change based on project needs, weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on‑call on a rotating basis and may also respond to weather and other emergencies. You will typically work in a team environment, each patrol location having at least one lead specialist and multiple specialists.

• Plow snow
• Operate heavy equipment (tandem dump truck, loader, tractor–mower, etc.)
• Mow grass and weeds
• Remove debris from roadways, culverts, and tunnels
• Shovel gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Dig ditches
• Install and repair guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting
• Fill potholes and roadway cracks
• Set out signs and cones for traffic control
• Remove and cover graffiti
• Install pavement markings/striping
• Stop or slow traffic in emergency situations
• Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs
• Follow safety guidance and wear proper safety equipment

Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe. Your work also positively impacts the quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors and helps our economy thrive.

• Personal protective equipment (uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools)
• Full payment for your CDL physical, after your first year with CDOT
• Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal, after your first year with CDOT
• CPR and first‑aid training
• Variety of career training opportunities
• 40‑hour work weeks, with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies
• 4‑day work schedule (10‑hour days Monday–Thursday) during the summer months, typically May–September
• Opportunities to learn new equipment
• Opportunities for advancement

• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dust, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
• Mandatory use of protective equipment
• Work with chemicals and cleaning products; some equipment requires respirators
• Work near traffic, sometimes high‑speed traffic
• Use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10–20 ft
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles
• Frequent emergency response outside regular hours, may work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Must be physically able to work in extreme temperatures, variable weather, and elevations up to 12,000 ft for…