Highway Maintenance Foreperson; LTC Ops Special Crews Supervisor - Durango

Highway Maintenance Foreperson (LTC Ops I), Special Crews Supervisor - Durango

Applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado. New employees will be paid biweekly (26 pay periods a year). The position is eligible for a $500/month housing stipend. Total annual compensation is typically between $91,428–$92,652 (base pay $85,428–$86,652 + $6,000 housing stipend).

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) provides competitive medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, health savings accounts, PERA retirement, optional 401K, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development, CSEAP counseling, wellness, credit union membership, employee discount program, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities.

CDOT’s commitment to equity and inclusion ensures a supportive workplace for all employees. The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to six months.

CDOT seeks a Highway Maintenance Foreperson (LTC Operations I) located in Durango to manage specialty areas such as noxious weeds, building maintenance, bridge repair/preservation, and culvert repair/replacement/maintenance. The foreperson will develop, implement, monitor, and supervise maintenance operations and related budgets, maintaining operational readiness for weather events and emergencies and may be placed on call.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide safe travel for the traveling public using preservation techniques to extend the life of CDOT assets.
• Plan, develop, schedule, initiate, administer, and manage maintenance and operations for building maintenance, culverts, bridge condition assessment and repair, noxious weeds, tracked excavator and hydro‑vac projects, and avalanche mitigation/rock reduction.
• Determine overall work plan and expectations for the assigned area; maintain a broader perspective of maintenance activities, including safety, environmental awareness, resources, timing, budget, equipment, etc.
• Evaluate situations, interpret and initiate processes and procedures, and initiate changes, particularly in emergency conditions and unique situations.
• Work closely with peer area supervisors, other CDOT units, and outside agencies to plan for and respond to maintenance concerns.
• Act as Incident Commander for a variety of emergency situations.
• Perform all duties with a safety consciousness and the goal to provide exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Maintain operational readiness of equipment and personnel of 90% or greater for snow events and other emergencies; may be placed on call.
• Oversee large, complex maintenance projects that involve multiple patrols and provide technical guidance on activities performed.
• Forecast future needs and challenges, develop a plan to address, and communicate that plan with personnel.
• Train others and use computer software and CDOT programs to enter/approve data and information in order to complete email, paperwork, reports, work orders, time sheets, fuel logs, supply orders, meter readings, weekly updates, accident reports, etc.
• Supervise and manage personnel; conduct performance management; provide mentoring and training; safeguard and handle sensitive employee information; communicate information between management and employees.
• Represent CDOT, educate and/or justify departmental positions on various issues through communications, meetings, project reviews, with cities, counties, community groups, etc.; respond to citizen complaints.
• Oversee and assist with avalanche missions and rockfall reduction operations, ensuring staff follow all special safety…