Colorado Department of Transportation
Highway Maintenance Specialist - Arriba
Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver, Colorado, United States
Overview
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Colorado Department of Transportation . Department information and eligibility details are provided in this posting. 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, then consider turning your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Arriba, CO. What You Will Do
No two days are the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Your daily work activities change based on project needs, weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on-call on a rotating basis and may respond to weather and other emergencies. You typically work in a team environment, with at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple highway maintenance specialists at each patrol location. 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 Impact
Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe. It positively impacts quality of life for Coloradans and visitors and helps the economy thrive. CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and 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, Mon-Thu) during summer months Opportunities to learn new equipment and for advancement Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise and to fumes, odors, gases, dusts Require use of appropriate personal protective equipment Work with chemicals and cleaning products Some equipment requires respirators Work near traffic, sometimes high-speed Use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10’–20’ Required to drive CDOT vehicles Respond to emergencies outside regular hours; overtime including weekends and holidays Must be willing and physically able 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
Strong commitment to safe work Desire to learn; enjoys outdoor, physically demanding work Team player with good safety communication and customer service Experience operating equipment (e.g., 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 brake restriction If you have a non-Colorado CDL, must be eligible to drive in Colorado at time of hire; if relocating from outside Colorado, transfer CDL within 30 days Must pass pre-employment screening (background checks, education, driving records, etc.) May be required to pass a drug test and DOT physical On-call work and shift work; essential services designation May need to live within 30 minutes of work location to respond timely New hires: two weeks of maintenance training; veterans: one week annually May require Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year Must provide a reachable telephone number for emergencies Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (apply online) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire If a veteran, a copy of your DD214 All other instructions regarding submission, equal opportunity, and the hiring process remain as stated in the posting. ADAAA accommodations available on request. Former state employees must disclose prior terminations or resignations in their application. JP (SAP #50002430/PCR #62839). Employment Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Civil Engineering, Government Administration, and Truck Transportation
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Join to apply for the
Highway Maintenance Specialist - Arriba
role at
Colorado Department of Transportation . Department information and eligibility details are provided in this posting. 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, then consider turning your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Arriba, CO. What You Will Do
No two days are the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Your daily work activities change based on project needs, weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on-call on a rotating basis and may respond to weather and other emergencies. You typically work in a team environment, with at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple highway maintenance specialists at each patrol location. 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 Impact
Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe. It positively impacts quality of life for Coloradans and visitors and helps the economy thrive. CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and 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, Mon-Thu) during summer months Opportunities to learn new equipment and for advancement Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise and to fumes, odors, gases, dusts Require use of appropriate personal protective equipment Work with chemicals and cleaning products Some equipment requires respirators Work near traffic, sometimes high-speed Use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10’–20’ Required to drive CDOT vehicles Respond to emergencies outside regular hours; overtime including weekends and holidays Must be willing and physically able 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
Strong commitment to safe work Desire to learn; enjoys outdoor, physically demanding work Team player with good safety communication and customer service Experience operating equipment (e.g., 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 brake restriction If you have a non-Colorado CDL, must be eligible to drive in Colorado at time of hire; if relocating from outside Colorado, transfer CDL within 30 days Must pass pre-employment screening (background checks, education, driving records, etc.) May be required to pass a drug test and DOT physical On-call work and shift work; essential services designation May need to live within 30 minutes of work location to respond timely New hires: two weeks of maintenance training; veterans: one week annually May require Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year Must provide a reachable telephone number for emergencies Supplemental Information
Applicant Checklist
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (apply online) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire If a veteran, a copy of your DD214 All other instructions regarding submission, equal opportunity, and the hiring process remain as stated in the posting. ADAAA accommodations available on request. Former state employees must disclose prior terminations or resignations in their application. JP (SAP #50002430/PCR #62839). Employment Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Civil Engineering, Government Administration, and Truck Transportation
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