Highway Maintenance Specialist - Hudson

Job Overview

Highway Maintenance Specialist – Hudson at the Colorado Department of Transportation.

Base pay: $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 annually) with a $1,000 monthly housing stipend. Annualized hourly rate: $25.67, overtime $38.50.

• Plow snow and maintain roadways.
• Operate heavy equipment: tandem dump truck, loader, tractor–mower.
• Mow grass and weeds; remove debris, rock, mud, and deceased animals.
• Shovel gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt; dig ditches.
• Install and repair guardrail, highway markers, signs, and lighting.
• Fill potholes, cracks, and apply pavement markings/striping.
• Set out traffic control signs and cones.
• Remove and cover graffiti.
• Stop or slow traffic during emergencies.
• Maintain equipment, perform minor repairs, and follow safety guidance.

• Minimum of 2 years physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes.
• Must pass pre‑employment screening, drug test, and DOT physical.
• Candidate must be willing to work on call, shift work, overtime, and weekends/holidays.
• Preferred: strong commitment to safety, teamwork, problem solving, and desire to learn new equipment.

• Personal protective equipment and uniform supply.
• Full payment for CDL physical after first year; partial reimbursement for CDL renewal.
• CPR and first‑aid training; career development opportunities.
• 40‑hour work weeks with overtime during weather emergencies.
• 4‑day schedule (10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday) during typical summer months.
• Opportunities for advancement.

• Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, dust, and chemicals.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment and safe handling of chemicals.
• Work near high‑speed traffic and at elevations up to 12,000 feet.
• Use of ladders, scissor lifts, and heavy travel vehicles.
• On‑call duties outside regular hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be physically able to work extreme temperatures.

The State of Colorado is an EEO, affirmative action employer. Protected categories include race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, and veteran status.

All Colorado state positions are open to qualified applicants. Accessibility accommodations available. Disability accommodations: contact

Colorado Department of Transportation participates in the state’s Equity Initiative and offers a program of professional development and tuition reimbursement for qualified employees.

Submit a complete online application via the Colorado government portal using the “APPLY” button. Include the supplemental questionnaire and, if applicable, DD214 for veterans.

All application materials must be received before the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted if not part of the required application.

HR Contact: (email and phone details would be provided if included in the original source).

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