Highway Maintenance Specialist; CDL Dillon

Position Overview

Highway Maintenance Specialist – Dillon, CO. Responsible for maintaining and repairing highways, including snow removal, equipment operation, and roadway repairs. Requires a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or

B.

Total annual compensation: $77,930 (base pay $53,930 + $24,000 housing stipend).

• Plowing snow
• Operating heavy equipment such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc.
• Mowing grass and weeds
• Removing debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and deceased animals
• Removing debris from culverts, tunnels, etc.
• Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Digging ditches
• Installing and repairing guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting
• Filling potholes and roadway cracks
• Setting out signs and cones for traffic control
• Removing and covering graffiti
• Installing pavement markings/striping
• Stopping or slowing traffic in emergency situations
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
• Following safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment

Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe, positively impacting quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors and supporting the state economy.

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

• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Required to 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 feet
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles
• Frequently respond to emergencies outside regular work hours; may work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures, variable weather, and elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods

At least 2 years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.

• Strong commitment to safety
• Desire to learn
• Wants to work outdoors
• Likes physically demanding work
• Takes pride in a job well done
• Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities
• Works effectively in a team environment and looks out for team members
• Communicates effectively, especially in safety‑critical situations
• Strong customer service orientation
• Problem‑solving skills
• Experience operating equipment such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc.
• Experience using hand tools
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment
• State service experience related to the duties of this position

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes for Colorado operations.
• Non‑Colorado CDL must be eligible to drive in Colorado at hire and, if relocating, must transfer CDL to Colorado within 30 days.
• Pass pre‑employment screening (SSN trace, criminal records, etc.) and possible controlled‑substance test and DOT physical.
• On‑call work on rotating basis and subject to call.
• Shift work.
• Essential Services Designation – must report promptly for essential or emergency services.
• MAY require residing within 30 minutes drive time of work location.
• New employees: two weeks of maintenance training; veteran employees: one week of training each year.
• May require Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year.
• Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Must provide a reachable telephone number for emergencies.

CDOT is committed to equal opportunity, non‑discrimination, and inclusivity for all prospective employees. CDOT’s strength is our people, and we support a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, or socioeconomic status.

CDOT is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact Priya Kumar at  for accommodation requests.