State of Colorado
Highway Maintenance Specialist- SE Denver (CDL Required)
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
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 turning that passion into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Southeast Denver, CO.
Compensation: $65,400 annually ($53,400 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). Base pay is $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 per year). Housing stipend is $1,000 per month. Annualized hourly rate $25.68, overtime $38.50 per 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 and health savings accounts.
Benefits and perks include:
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
PERA retirement and optional 401K plans.
Generous paid time off package (annual, sick, holiday and other leave).
Strong career growth, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.
Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities.
CDOT for All
CDOT’s strength is our people. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone—regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability or socioeconomic status—has the opportunity to thrive.
What You Will Do No two days are exactly 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, responding to weather and emergencies, and typically work in a team with a lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple specialists. Main job activities include:
Plowing snow
Operating heavy equipment such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, tractor‑mower, etc.
Mowing grass and weeds
Removing debris from roadways, culverts, tunnels and other locations
Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete and asphalt
Digging ditches
Installing and repairing guardrails, highway markers, 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, positively impacts the quality of life for Coloradans and visitors, and supports the state’s economy.
What CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, rescue vest, respirator and tools
Full payment for your CDL physical after your first year with CDOT
Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal after your first year with CDOT
CPR and first‑aid training
Variety of career training opportunities
40‑hour work weeks with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies
4‑day work schedule (10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday) during the summer months (typically May‑September)
Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance in your career
Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, gases, dusts and chemicals that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
Required use of personal protective equipment and chemical safety procedures
Work near traffic, sometimes at high speeds
Use of ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10–20 feet
Required to drive CDOT vehicles and respond to emergencies outside regular work hours, including weekends and holidays
Work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather and high elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods of time
Minimum Qualifications At least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong commitment to working safely
Desire to learn and work outdoors
Enjoys physically demanding work and taking pride in a job well done
Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities
Works effectively in a team environment and looks out for teammates
Communicates effectively, especially in safety‑critical situations
Commitment to providing good customer service and solving problems
Experience operating heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc.
Experience using hand tools, basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment
Years of state service experience related to the duties of this position
Conditions of Employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license with no restriction on air brakes and operation within Colorado.
If your non‑Colorado CDL is eligible to drive in Colorado at hire, you must transfer it to Colorado within 30 days of relocation.
Must pass a pre‑employment screening, potentially including social security trace, criminal records check, public court records, educational history and driving records.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and DOT physical.
On‑call work (rotating basis and emergencies).
Shift work, essential services designation and acceptance of event‑driven response outside normal hours.
May need to live within 30 minutes of the work site in normal weather for timely response.
New employees trained for two weeks; veterans trained for one week annually, via computer or Aurora location.
Potential hazardous materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year.
Must provide contact telephone for emergencies.
Applicant Checklist
Complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (submit online via the green ‘APPLY’ button).
Complete Supplemental Questionnaire (included in the online application).
If veteran, submit DD214 as attachment.
Note: Resumes alone will not be accepted. Applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date. Failure to submit properly completed documents may result in rejection.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
Contact and Notification All correspondence regarding your status will be via email. Include your current working email on your application and check it frequently for time‑sensitive communication.
Hiring Process
All applications reviewed against minimum qualifications. Qualified candidates proceed to next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes mandate hires based on merit through a comparative analysis process.
Select up to six candidates for interview with the hiring manager.
Employment Screening At finalist stage, CDOT may procure consumer reports and investigative reports. Applicants will be asked to disclose any convictions or arrest records and may dispute inaccurate information.
Appeal Rights If eliminated from consideration, applicants may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request review by the State Personnel Director. Appeals must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of notice.
ADA Accommodations CDOT is committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in all stages of employment. Contact alanna.zambetti@state.co.us for assistance.
Former State Employees Former employees who were terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application.
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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 turning that passion into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Southeast Denver, CO.
Compensation: $65,400 annually ($53,400 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). Base pay is $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 per year). Housing stipend is $1,000 per month. Annualized hourly rate $25.68, overtime $38.50 per 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 and health savings accounts.
Benefits and perks include:
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
PERA retirement and optional 401K plans.
Generous paid time off package (annual, sick, holiday and other leave).
Strong career growth, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.
Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities.
CDOT for All
CDOT’s strength is our people. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone—regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability or socioeconomic status—has the opportunity to thrive.
What You Will Do No two days are exactly 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, responding to weather and emergencies, and typically work in a team with a lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple specialists. Main job activities include:
Plowing snow
Operating heavy equipment such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, tractor‑mower, etc.
Mowing grass and weeds
Removing debris from roadways, culverts, tunnels and other locations
Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete and asphalt
Digging ditches
Installing and repairing guardrails, highway markers, 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, positively impacts the quality of life for Coloradans and visitors, and supports the state’s economy.
What CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, rescue vest, respirator and tools
Full payment for your CDL physical after your first year with CDOT
Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for your CDL renewal after your first year with CDOT
CPR and first‑aid training
Variety of career training opportunities
40‑hour work weeks with opportunity for overtime during weather emergencies
4‑day work schedule (10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday) during the summer months (typically May‑September)
Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance in your career
Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, gases, dusts and chemicals that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
Required use of personal protective equipment and chemical safety procedures
Work near traffic, sometimes at high speeds
Use of ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10–20 feet
Required to drive CDOT vehicles and respond to emergencies outside regular work hours, including weekends and holidays
Work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather and high elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods of time
Minimum Qualifications At least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong commitment to working safely
Desire to learn and work outdoors
Enjoys physically demanding work and taking pride in a job well done
Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities
Works effectively in a team environment and looks out for teammates
Communicates effectively, especially in safety‑critical situations
Commitment to providing good customer service and solving problems
Experience operating heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc.
Experience using hand tools, basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment
Years of state service experience related to the duties of this position
Conditions of Employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or B commercial driver’s license with no restriction on air brakes and operation within Colorado.
If your non‑Colorado CDL is eligible to drive in Colorado at hire, you must transfer it to Colorado within 30 days of relocation.
Must pass a pre‑employment screening, potentially including social security trace, criminal records check, public court records, educational history and driving records.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and DOT physical.
On‑call work (rotating basis and emergencies).
Shift work, essential services designation and acceptance of event‑driven response outside normal hours.
May need to live within 30 minutes of the work site in normal weather for timely response.
New employees trained for two weeks; veterans trained for one week annually, via computer or Aurora location.
Potential hazardous materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year.
Must provide contact telephone for emergencies.
Applicant Checklist
Complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (submit online via the green ‘APPLY’ button).
Complete Supplemental Questionnaire (included in the online application).
If veteran, submit DD214 as attachment.
Note: Resumes alone will not be accepted. Applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date. Failure to submit properly completed documents may result in rejection.
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
Contact and Notification All correspondence regarding your status will be via email. Include your current working email on your application and check it frequently for time‑sensitive communication.
Hiring Process
All applications reviewed against minimum qualifications. Qualified candidates proceed to next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes mandate hires based on merit through a comparative analysis process.
Select up to six candidates for interview with the hiring manager.
Employment Screening At finalist stage, CDOT may procure consumer reports and investigative reports. Applicants will be asked to disclose any convictions or arrest records and may dispute inaccurate information.
Appeal Rights If eliminated from consideration, applicants may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request review by the State Personnel Director. Appeals must be submitted within ten (10) calendar days of notice.
ADA Accommodations CDOT is committed to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in all stages of employment. Contact alanna.zambetti@state.co.us for assistance.
Former State Employees Former employees who were terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application.
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