Colorado Department of Revenue
Highway Maintenance Specialist - Hanging Lake Tunnel ($500/mo housing - CDL Requ
Colorado Department of Revenue, Denver, Colorado, United States
Overview
Highway Maintenance Specialist - Hanging Lake Tunnel (CDL Required, $500/mo housing) Base pay range: $25.68/hr - $38.50/hr. Total annual compensation for this position is $59,400 ($53,400 base pay and $6,000 housing stipend). What You Will Do
Plowing snow Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc. Mowing grass and weeds Removing debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and 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 keeps Colorado’s roadways open and safe, supporting quality of life for Coloradans and visitors and contributing to the economy. What CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment and tools Full payment for your CDL physical after your first year Partial reimbursement for CDL renewal after your first year CPR and first-aid training; career training opportunities 40-hour weeks, with overtime during weather emergencies 4-day summer schedule (10-hour days, May–September) Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, gasses, dust Required to use personal protective equipment Work with chemicals, some equipment requiring respirators Work near traffic; use ladders/scissor lifts up to 10’–20’ Drive CDOT vehicles; may respond to emergencies outside regular hours Willing to work in extreme temperatures and elevations up to 12,000 feet Minimum Qualifications
Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience. Preferred Qualifications
Commitment to safety; desire to learn; enjoy outdoor, physically demanding work Team player with effective communication, especially in safety-critical situations Experience operating equipment (dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes) and basic hand tools Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment State service experience related to duties of this position Conditions of Employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no air-brakes restriction (Colorado operation) CDL transfer rules apply if relocating; out-of-state CDLs must be eligible to drive in Colorado Pre-employment screening and possible drug test and DOT physical On-call and shift work; essential services designation May need to live within 30 minutes for timely response New employees: two weeks of maintenance training; veterans: one week annually May require Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6–12 months Must provide a reliable contact number and be ready to respond to emergencies Supplemental Information
Application requires a complete CDOT application and supplemental questionnaire. Include any veterans’ DD214 if applicable. This listing may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months.
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Highway Maintenance Specialist - Hanging Lake Tunnel (CDL Required, $500/mo housing) Base pay range: $25.68/hr - $38.50/hr. Total annual compensation for this position is $59,400 ($53,400 base pay and $6,000 housing stipend). What You Will Do
Plowing snow Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc. Mowing grass and weeds Removing debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and 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 keeps Colorado’s roadways open and safe, supporting quality of life for Coloradans and visitors and contributing to the economy. What CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment and tools Full payment for your CDL physical after your first year Partial reimbursement for CDL renewal after your first year CPR and first-aid training; career training opportunities 40-hour weeks, with overtime during weather emergencies 4-day summer schedule (10-hour days, May–September) Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, gasses, dust Required to use personal protective equipment Work with chemicals, some equipment requiring respirators Work near traffic; use ladders/scissor lifts up to 10’–20’ Drive CDOT vehicles; may respond to emergencies outside regular hours Willing to work in extreme temperatures and elevations up to 12,000 feet Minimum Qualifications
Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience. Preferred Qualifications
Commitment to safety; desire to learn; enjoy outdoor, physically demanding work Team player with effective communication, especially in safety-critical situations Experience operating equipment (dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes) and basic hand tools Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment State service experience related to duties of this position Conditions of Employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no air-brakes restriction (Colorado operation) CDL transfer rules apply if relocating; out-of-state CDLs must be eligible to drive in Colorado Pre-employment screening and possible drug test and DOT physical On-call and shift work; essential services designation May need to live within 30 minutes for timely response New employees: two weeks of maintenance training; veterans: one week annually May require Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6–12 months Must provide a reliable contact number and be ready to respond to emergencies Supplemental Information
Application requires a complete CDOT application and supplemental questionnaire. Include any veterans’ DD214 if applicable. This listing may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months.
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