Highway Maintenance Lead Specialist; TM II - Golden

Department Information

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

This vacancy is a lead Highway Maintenance Specialist (TM II) located in Golden, CO. Total annual compensation for this position is typically between $70,872-$76,752 ($58,872-$64,752 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). Base pay for this position is typically $58,872-$64,752 per year. This location is also eligible for an additional $1,000 per month housing stipend.

Only open to Colorado state residents.

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, 401(k) plans, generous paid time off (annual, sick, holiday and other leave), tuition reimbursement and professional development. Additional 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.

This position is responsible for leading a patrol and overseeing general maintenance activities for a designated area. The TM II also performs skilled, specialized heavy construction equipment operation and heavy manual labor under hazardous and adverse conditions. This position is responsible for maintaining facilities to as near original conditions as it was constructed as well as ensuring that all equipment is safe and operable.

• Perform the daily planning and scheduling of activities in assigned work area; develop work plans for employees on the patrol; review work progress, identify training needs, and provide feedback, on-the-job training and mentoring; provide performance appraisal input / recommendations; conduct tailgate safety talks for employees;
• Ensure patrol attends all required personnel training, safety classes, and informational training; perform worksite, night, and roadway inventory inspections;
• Lead, perform and assist in maintaining roadway surface by hand patching, roto-milling, machine patching, crack-sealing, blading existing unpaved shoulders, building or restoring unpaved shoulders, stock piling, etc.;
• Lead, perform and assist in the maintenance of roadside facilities by drainage structure cleaning, repair and replacement, maintenance of stream beds and ditches, slope repair, dirt drifts, mud and rock slide cleanup, fence, gate and sound barrier maintenance, litter-barrel and trash clean up, rock run, machine sweeping, and hand sweeping;
• Lead, perform and assist in traffic services, such as the maintenance, replacement, and installation of single post sign, delineator and reference post, metal guard rail, concrete rail, pavement marking or removal, roadway warning devices, energy attenuator, and courtesy assistance;
• Lead, perform and assist in the maintenance of roadside appearance by vegetation control, hand mowing, weeding, tree trimming and tree removal;
• Lead, perform and assist in bridge / structure maintenance and repair by visual inspection, cleaning/washing, deck repair, crack and joint sealing- rigid bridge deck, roto-milling flexible bridge decks, roto-milling rigid bridge decks, crack sealing flexible decks, bridge superstructure maintenance and repair, painting, bridge/structure bearing maintenance repair, bridge substructure maintenance repair, approach slabs and slope protection, and deck expansion device maintenance and repair;
• Lead, perform and assist in snow and ice control by snow removal, traction application, ice control, stock piling, and snow fence installation and repair;
• Lead, perform and assist in the maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and grounds upkeep;
• Complete required paperwork and reports; use SAP to enter work orders, timesheet entries, and other items on a regular basis;
• Trim and remove trees; remove graffiti;
• Use a variety of light to heavy equipment;
• Ensure patrol uses proper equipment and PPE;
• Assist other patrols as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gasses, 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 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 of the positions are NIGHTS ONLY and others 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…