Highway Maintenance Lead Specialist, Traffic - Durango

Highway Maintenance Lead Specialist, Traffic - Durango

This position is open to applications from Colorado residents and non-residents. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly with 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. Base pay is typically $58,872‑$64,752 per year, with an additional $500/month housing stipend (total $64,872‑$70,752). The position is located in Durango, Colorado.

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, flexible spending and health savings accounts. The state also offers PERA retirement, optional 401K plans, a generous paid time‑off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc.
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Required to work with chemicals and cleaning products.
• Some equipment requires the use of respirators.
• Work in close proximity to heavy traffic.
• Use of ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10‑20′.
• Required to use various hand tools and to operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, tractor, bucket truck, forklift, skid steer, loader, aerial devices and other equipment.
• Required to drive CDOT vehicles.
• Exposure to high voltage (anything over 600 V) and electrical shock.
• Some positions are NIGHTS ONLY and some are WEEKEND positions.
• Frequently respond to emergencies outside of regular work hours and may work overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Must be willing and be physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at varying elevations up to 12,000 ft for long periods of time.
• Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties.
• The average work week is 40 hours, with periodic overtime due to emergencies or inclement weather.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

This Highway Maintenance Lead Specialist position, classified as Transportation Maintenance II, leads and oversees Traffic and Safety Signing/Striping Crews to install and maintain highway striping, markings and signage to promote a safer traveling environment. The position performs skilled, specialized heavy‑construction equipment operation and heavy manual labor under hazardous and adverse conditions, maintaining facilities near original conditions and ensuring equipment is safe and operable.

• Performs lead work over crews performing roadway striping, thermal plastic and stencil markings on Interstates, US and Colorado Highways and frontage roads in accordance with MUTCD and M&S standards.
• Develops traffic control plans utilizing the MUTCD and provides advance warnings and traffic control throughout work zones to provide a safe work area on a daily basis for all signing/striping operations for the safety of the traveling public and CDOT personnel.
• Manages inventories of signs and paint products to ensure that there is an adequate supply for the assigned work season and minimal carry over at the end of the season.
• Performs lead work and provides guidance to crews performing installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of class I, II and III signs.
• Performs the daily planning and scheduling of activities in assigned work area;…