Highway Maintenance Specialist; CDL Golden

Overview

Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. If you have a Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and are passionate about safety, travel, and hands-on repair and improvements, consider a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Golden
, CO.

Total annual compensation for this position is $65,930 ($53,930 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend
). Base pay for this position is $2,074.39 / biweekly ($53,930/annually
). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is eligible for an additional $1,000/month housing stipend
. The annualized hourly rate is $25.93
/hour, with an overtime rate of $38.89/hour
.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public while keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Details on benefits are available via the State of Colorado benefits page. The state also offers PERA retirement, optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous leave package, career growth, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

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

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is its people. Our commitment is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience and create a workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socioeconomic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months.

What You Will Do

No two days are exactly the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Daily activities depend on project needs and weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on-call on a rotating basis and may be called to respond to weather and other emergencies. You will typically work in a team environment with at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple highway maintenance specialists.

Your main job activities include:

• Plowing snow
• Operating heavy equipment (e.g., tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower)
• Mowing grass and weeds
• Removing debris from roadways (rock, mud, deceased animals)
• Removing debris from culverts, tunnels, etc.
• Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Digging ditches
• Installing and repairing guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting
• Filling potholes and roadway cracks
• Setting out signs and cones for traffic control
• Removing and covering graffiti
• Installing pavement markings/striping
• Stopping or slowing traffic in emergency situations
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
• Following safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment

What Impact You Will Have

Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe. Your work also positively impacts quality of life for Coloradans and visitors and supports the economy.

• Personal protective equipment (uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, tools)
• Full payment for your CDL physical after your first year with CDOT
• Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for CDL renewal after your first year
• CPR and first-aid training
• Career training opportunities
• 40-hour work weeks with overtime during weather emergencies
• 4-day work schedule (10-hour days, Monday-Thursday) during summer months (May–September)
• Opportunities to learn new equipment
• Opportunities for advancement

• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc., that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
• Requirement to use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Working with chemicals and cleaning products
• Some equipment requires respirators
• Work near traffic, sometimes high-speed traffic
• Use ladders and…