Temporary Structural Maintenance Worker - Sterling

Job Title

ERIN (Temp Maintenance Sterling July 2026)

What You Will Do

No two days are exactly the same in CDOT maintenance. Your daily work activities change based on project needs and also vary based on weather. Your main job activities include:

• Assist in the maintenance of the rest area and roadside appearance, including mowing, weeding, fertilizing, and tree trimming;
• Repair and paint picnic tables;
• Repair irrigation systems;
• Maintain lighting;
• Ensure cleanliness of restrooms;
• Sweep around buildings, sidewalks, and trailers;
• Empty trash cans and maintain smoking area;
• Level ground where there are washouts;
• Assist with the remodeling of offices, additions to buildings, and new construction;
• Assist with maintenance of key and lock systems;
• Assist in the installation/repair of roofs and garage doors;
• Assist with the installation and repair of concrete;
• Perform minor plumbing installations and repair;
• Assist with the installation and repair of water heaters, HVAC, boilers, circulating pumps, and thermostats;
• Perform snow removal in parking lots and sidewalks;
• Respond during snow events to perform duties;
• Assist in road closures and traffic control;
• Assist in safety repairs and inspections with the local fire department;
• Use a forklift or front-end loader to haul materials;
• Use a variety of hand tools, such as weed whackers, shovels, saws, tree trimmers, brooms, etc.;
• Operate light to heavy equipment, such as snow blowers, garden tractors, mowers, and front-end loaders;
• Use computers for timesheet, billing, work orders, etc.;
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Primarily 6:30 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Thursday
• Exposure to loud noise
• Exposure to fumes, caustic chemicals, odors, gasses, dusts, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes and skin
• Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment as appropriate, which CDOT provides
• Required to work with chemicals and cleaning products
• Use of ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10 – 20'
• Occasionally lift or team lift 50+ lbs.
• Required to use various hand and power tools
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Must be willing and be physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions
• Required to use computers to accomplish everyday work duties
• The average work week is 40 hours a week, with periodic overtime due to emergencies or inclement weather

Minimum Qualifications Experience Only:

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

• A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.