Roadway Maintenance Pro — Outdoor

Highway Maintenance Specialist – Crook, Colorado

No two days are exactly the same. Your daily work activities change based on project needs, weather, environment, and road conditions. You will work on a rotating on‑call schedule and respond to weather emergencies. Typically you will work in a team with a lead specialist and other maintenance specialists.

• Plow snow, shovel gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Operate heavy equipment such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, tractors, mowers, and other machinery
• Mow grass and weeds, remove debris from roadways, culverts, and tunnels
• Dig ditches, install and repair guardrails, highway markers and signs, warning signs, lighting, and pavement markings/striping
• Fill potholes and road cracks, set out traffic‑control signs and cones
• Stop or slow traffic in emergency situations, remove and cover graffiti
• Perform maintenance on equipment and complete minor repairs
• Follow safety guidance and wear proper safety equipment

Your work keeps Colorado’s roadways open and safe, positively impacting quality of life for residents and visitors and supporting the state’s economy.

• Personal protective equipment (uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools)
• Full payment for your CDL physical after the first year and partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for CDL renewal within the first year
• CPR and first‑aid training
• Career training opportunities
• 40‑hour work weeks, with overtime during emergencies
• 4‑day work schedule (10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday) during May‑September
• Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance in your career
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; PERA retirement; 401(k) plan; generous paid time off; tuition reimbursement and professional development; employee assistance program; credit‑union membership; and employee discount program

• Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, dusts, and other chemicals
• Use of chemicals and cleaning products, respirators, and protective equipment
• Working near traffic, including high‑speed traffic
• Use of ladders and scissor lifts (10‑20 ft)
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles
• Frequent emergency response outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays
• Must work in extreme temperatures, variable weather, and at elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods

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

• Commitment to safety
• Desire to learn and work outdoors
• Pride in well‑done work
• Adaptability to changing conditions and priorities
• Team‑player who looks out for teammates
• Effective communication, especially in safety‑critical situations
• Commitment to good customer service
• Problem‑solving mindset
• Experience operating heavy equipment (dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc.)
• Experience using hand tools
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment
• Years of state service experience related to duties of this position

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B without air‑brake restriction for Colorado operation
• Pass pre‑employment screenings (social security, criminal, educational, and driving records)
• May be required for drug test and DOT physical
• On‑call and shift work, including essential services designation
• May need to live within 30 minutes of a work location
• Completion of two‑week training for new hires, one‑week yearly training for veterans
• May need Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6‑12 months
• Willingness to respond to emergencies outside regular hours, including overtime
• Maintain telephone contact for emergencies

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.