Colorado
Highway Maintenance Specialist - NE Denver (CDL Required)
Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
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 a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Northeast Denver.
Total annual compensation for this position is $65,400 ($53,400 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). Base pay for this position is $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is eligible for an additional $1,000 monthly housing stipend. The annualized hourly rate is $25.68 per hour, with overtime at $38.50 per hour.
About CDOT CDOT employees contribute to keeping Colorado roadways open and safe, while delivering freedom, connection, and experience to travelers. The State of Colorado offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts. Details are available on the State of Colorado benefits pages. The state also offers PERA retirement, 401(k) options, generous paid time off, career growth, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Perks include counseling, wellness programs, credit union membership, and employee discounts. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
What You Will Do No two days are exactly the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Daily activities depend on project needs, weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on-call on a rotating basis and may be called to 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. Your main job activities include:
Plowing snow
Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, tractors, mowers, 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 guardrails, 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 You Will Have Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe. It positively impacts the quality of life for Coloradans and visitors and supports the economy.
What CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vests, respirators, and tools
Full payment for CDL physical after the first year with CDOT
Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for CDL renewal after the 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, Monday-Thursday) in the summer (typically May–September)
Opportunities to learn new equipment
Opportunities for advancement
Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dust, and other factors that may affect breathing, eyes, or skin
Use of personal protective equipment
Work with chemicals and cleaning products
Some equipment requires respirators
Work near traffic, sometimes at high speeds
Work at heights up to 10–20 feet using ladders or lifts
Drive CDOT vehicles
Occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays; emergencies outside regular hours
Possible extreme temperatures and variable weather; elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods
Minimum Qualifications Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Commitment to safe work practices
Desire to learn and outdoor work
Ability to handle physically demanding work
Prides in quality work
Adaptability to changing conditions and priorities
Team-oriented with good communication, especially in safety-critical situations
Customer service mindset
Problem-solving and willingness to improve processes
Experience operating equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes
Experience using hand tools
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment
State service experience related to the duties of this position
Conditions of Employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado
If you have a non-Colorado CDL, you must be eligible to drive in Colorado at time of hire. If you relocate to Colorado, you must transfer your CDL within 30 days
Must pass pre-employment screening including background checks and driving records
May be required to pass a drug test and a DOT physical
On-call, shift work, and essential services designation – report without delay for emergencies
May need to live within 30 minutes of a work location to respond timely
New employees receive two weeks of maintenance training; veterans receive one week annually
May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6–12 months
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular hours and work overtime
Provide a reachable telephone number for emergency contact
Applicant Checklist Complete applications must include:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy submitted online
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214
Note: You may redact identifying information on attachments. Only complete applications submitted by the closing date will be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by maintaining equal opportunity and hiring on merit and fitness.
The state supports non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Notifications All correspondence regarding status in the selection process will be via email. Ensure your email address is current and check junk/spam folders. You may be asked to set up email allowances from state.co.us and governmentjobs.com domains.
The Hiring Process
All applications received by the closing date will be reviewed against minimum qualifications. Qualified candidates proceed to the next step.
Hiring is based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
A top group of up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview.
Employment Screening and Appeals Finalists may undergo consumer or investigative consumer reports. Information may include background and driving checks. Applicants may dispute information with Info Cubic. See the provided sources for privacy and process details.
Accommodations CDOT provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. For accommodations requests related to employment, contact the provided email address.
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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Total annual compensation for this position is $65,400 ($53,400 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). Base pay for this position is $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is eligible for an additional $1,000 monthly housing stipend. The annualized hourly rate is $25.68 per hour, with overtime at $38.50 per hour.
About CDOT CDOT employees contribute to keeping Colorado roadways open and safe, while delivering freedom, connection, and experience to travelers. The State of Colorado offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts. Details are available on the State of Colorado benefits pages. The state also offers PERA retirement, 401(k) options, generous paid time off, career growth, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Perks include counseling, wellness programs, credit union membership, and employee discounts. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
What You Will Do No two days are exactly the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Daily activities depend on project needs, weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on-call on a rotating basis and may be called to 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. Your main job activities include:
Plowing snow
Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump trucks, loaders, tractors, mowers, 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 guardrails, 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 You Will Have Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe. It positively impacts the quality of life for Coloradans and visitors and supports the economy.
What CDOT Provides
Personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vests, respirators, and tools
Full payment for CDL physical after the first year with CDOT
Partial reimbursement (up to 50%) for CDL renewal after the 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, Monday-Thursday) in the summer (typically May–September)
Opportunities to learn new equipment
Opportunities for advancement
Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dust, and other factors that may affect breathing, eyes, or skin
Use of personal protective equipment
Work with chemicals and cleaning products
Some equipment requires respirators
Work near traffic, sometimes at high speeds
Work at heights up to 10–20 feet using ladders or lifts
Drive CDOT vehicles
Occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays; emergencies outside regular hours
Possible extreme temperatures and variable weather; elevations up to 12,000 feet for long periods
Minimum Qualifications Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Commitment to safe work practices
Desire to learn and outdoor work
Ability to handle physically demanding work
Prides in quality work
Adaptability to changing conditions and priorities
Team-oriented with good communication, especially in safety-critical situations
Customer service mindset
Problem-solving and willingness to improve processes
Experience operating equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes
Experience using hand tools
Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software/equipment
State service experience related to the duties of this position
Conditions of Employment
Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado
If you have a non-Colorado CDL, you must be eligible to drive in Colorado at time of hire. If you relocate to Colorado, you must transfer your CDL within 30 days
Must pass pre-employment screening including background checks and driving records
May be required to pass a drug test and a DOT physical
On-call, shift work, and essential services designation – report without delay for emergencies
May need to live within 30 minutes of a work location to respond timely
New employees receive two weeks of maintenance training; veterans receive one week annually
May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6–12 months
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular hours and work overtime
Provide a reachable telephone number for emergency contact
Applicant Checklist Complete applications must include:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy submitted online
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214
Note: You may redact identifying information on attachments. Only complete applications submitted by the closing date will be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by maintaining equal opportunity and hiring on merit and fitness.
The state supports non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Notifications All correspondence regarding status in the selection process will be via email. Ensure your email address is current and check junk/spam folders. You may be asked to set up email allowances from state.co.us and governmentjobs.com domains.
The Hiring Process
All applications received by the closing date will be reviewed against minimum qualifications. Qualified candidates proceed to the next step.
Hiring is based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
A top group of up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview.
Employment Screening and Appeals Finalists may undergo consumer or investigative consumer reports. Information may include background and driving checks. Applicants may dispute information with Info Cubic. See the provided sources for privacy and process details.
Accommodations CDOT provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. For accommodations requests related to employment, contact the provided email address.
Former State Employees Former employees who were terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application.
AZ (SAP #50004752/PCR #62878)
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