Highway Maintenance Specialist - Hudson

Highway Maintenance Specialist – Hudson

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Location:

Hudson, CO.

Base pay: $2,074.62 biweekly ($53,940 annually). Additional $1,000/month housing stipend. Overtime rate $38.90/hour.

CDOT employees keep Colorado’s travelers safe and connected. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

No two days are exactly the same. Your daily work varies by project needs, weather, and road conditions. You will be on‑call on a rotating basis and respond to emergencies. You will work as part of a team with at least one lead specialist.

• Plow snow
• Operate heavy equipment such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, and tractors
• Mow grass and weeds
• Remove debris from roadways, culverts, and tunnels
• Shovel gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Dig ditches
• Install and repair guardrails, markers, signs, and lighting
• Fill potholes and cracks
• Set out signs and cones for traffic control
• Remove and cover graffiti
• Install pavement markings/striping
• Stop or slow traffic in emergencies
• Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs
• Follow safety guidance and wear proper safety equipment

Your work is vital to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe, positively affecting quality of life and the state economy.

• Personal protective equipment, including uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vests, respirators, and tools
• Full payment for your CDL physical after one year with CDOT
• Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for CDL renewal after one 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
• Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance within CDOT

• Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, and dust
• Use of chemicals and cleaning products
• Use of respirators with some equipment
• Work near traffic, including high-speed traffic
• Use of ladders and scissor lifts (10-20 feet)
• Drive CDOT vehicles
• Respond to emergencies outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays
• Work in extreme temperatures and elevations up to 12,000 feet

• At least 2 years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or
  
  B) with no air-brake restriction within Colorado

• Strong commitment to working safely
• Desire to learn and adapt efficiently
• Wants to work outdoors and in physically demanding conditions
• Takes pride in a job well done
• Works effectively in a team and looks out for teammates
• Communicates effectively, especially in safety-critical situations
• Commits to good customer service
• Problem-solving mindset
• Experience operating relevant equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers
• Experience using hand tools
• Basic computer skills
• State service experience related to duties (preferred)

• Maintain a valid Class A/B CDL within 30 days if relocating to Colorado
• Pass pre-employment screening (background, driving records, controlled substance test, DOT physical)
• On-call and shift work; may require response to emergencies outside regular hours
• Live within 30 minutes driving time of the work site (normal weather)
• Complete 2 weeks of training for new employees (1 week for veterans) at Aurora
• May need Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months-1 year

CDOT is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and encourages applications from individuals of diverse identities. No discrimination on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.