Highway Maintenance Specialist - South Fork

Highway Maintenance Specialist

Location:

South Fork, CO

Total annual compensation for this position is $53,934 ($53,934 base pay). Base pay is $2,074.39 biweekly ($53,934 annually). Annualized hourly rate $25.93, overtime $38.89.

CDOT employees help keep Colorado’s roadways safe and open, providing essential services to travelers. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Additional benefits include PERA retirement, 401(k) options, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and wellness programs.

No two days are exactly the same. Your daily work varies with project needs, weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on‑call on a rotating basis and may respond to weather or other emergencies. You will typically work in a team with a lead highway maintenance specialist.

• Plow snow
• Operate heavy equipment such as 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 guardrails, highway markers, 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 keeps Colorado’s roadways open and safe, benefiting all Coloradans and visitors and supporting the state’s economy.

• Personal protective equipment including uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools
• Full payment for CDL physical after the first year
• Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for CDL renewal after the first year
• CPR and first‑aid training
• Career training opportunities
• 40‑hour workweeks with overtime during weather emergencies
• 4‑day work schedule (10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday) during May through September
• Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance

• Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, gases, dusts, and chemicals that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
• Work near traffic, sometimes high‑speed traffic
• Use ladder and scissor lift heights of approximately 10–20 feet
• Drive CDOT vehicles and respond to emergencies outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays
• Work in extreme temperatures and at elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods

• At least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience

• Strong commitment to working safely
• Desire to learn and work outdoors
• Enjoy physically demanding work
• Pride in a job well done
• Efficient adaptation to changing conditions and priorities
• Team‑oriented and supportive of teammates
• Effective communication, especially in safety‑critical situations
• Commitment to good customer service
• Problem‑solving skills
• Experience operating equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc.
• Experience with hand tools
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment
• State service experience related to duties

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no air‑brake restriction allowed within Colorado
• Non‑Colorado CDL holders must be eligible to drive in Colorado at hire; relocate and transfer within 30 days if moving
• Must pass pre‑employment screening, including social security, criminal records, education, and driving records; may require drug test and DOT physical
• On‑call and shift work; essential services designation with immediate response to emergencies
• May be required to live within 30 minutes driving time of the work site
• Require maintenance training (two weeks for new employees, one week annually for veterans in Aurora or via computer)
• May need Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year
• Must respond to emergencies outside regular hours and provide a reachable telephone number

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. Hiring is based on merit and fitness and is non‑discriminatory.