State of Colorado
Highway Maintenance Specialist - SW 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 your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Southwest Denver, CO.
Total annual compensation for this position is $65,400 ($53,400 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). Base pay is $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 annually). The location is also eligible for an additional $1,000 monthly housing stipend. The annualized hourly rate is $25.68, with an overtime rate of $38.50 per hour.
About CDOT CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a generous paid time‑off package. Benefits include PERA retirement, 401(k) plans, CSEAP counseling, wellness programs, a credit‑union membership, and an employee discount program. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
CDOT for All CDOT’s commitment to employees includes creating a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
What You Will Do No two days are exactly the same. 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 be called to respond to weather and other emergencies. You will typically work in a team environment, with each patrol location having at least one lead specialist and multiple specialists.
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 is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe, improving quality of life for Coloradans and visitors, and supporting the state’s economy.
What 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 your CDL renewal after your first year
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 through September
Opportunities to learn new equipment
Opportunities for advancement
Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, and other substances that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment
Required work with chemicals and cleaning products
Some equipment requires the use of respirators
Work near traffic, sometimes high‑speed traffic
Use of ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10–20 feet
Required to drive CDOT vehicles
Frequently respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and may work overtime including weekends and holidays
Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at 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
Strong commitment to working safely
Desire to learn
Willingness to work outdoors
Enjoys physically demanding work
Take pride in a job well done
Adapt efficiently to changing conditions and priorities
Work effectively in a team environment and look out for team members
Communicate effectively, especially in safety‑critical situations
Commit to providing good customer service
Enjoy solving problems and finding better ways to do things
Experience operating equipment such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front‑end 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 Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes to operate within Colorado.
If you have a non‑Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, you must be eligible for Colorado driving; if you relocate from outside Colorado, you must transfer your CDL to Colorado within 30 days.
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.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and DOT physical through a medical provider.
On‑call work (rotating and as emergencies arise).
Shift work.
Essential Services Designation – required to report without delay to provide essential or emergency services.
May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes’ driving time in normal weather to respond timely.
New employees must complete two weeks of maintenance training; veterans one week per year.
May need to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months‑1 year.
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime, including weekends and holidays.
Must provide a telephone number for emergency contact.
Applicant Checklist Complete applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (submit online via the green “APPLY” button).
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (part of the online application).
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD‑214 (attach online).
Redact any identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school in attachments if desired.
Only applications submitted by the closing date will be considered. Resumes will not be accepted. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date may result in rejection.
Notifications All correspondence regarding your status will be via email. Include a current working email address on your application and check frequently for time‑sensitive notices. Set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" and review junk/spam folders for correspondence.
The Hiring Process
All applications received by closing will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part or all of the comparative analysis may be a structured application review against preferred qualifications.
Ensure application materials address qualifications, experience, achievements in relation to major duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or miss deadlines may result in non‑acceptance.
Up to six top candidates will be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Employment Screening Finalists may be subject to consumer report and/or investigative report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants will be asked to disclose any convictions or arrest information. If the report is inaccurate, an applicant may dispute it. The report may include social‑security‑number trace, criminal, public court, educational, and driving records checks.
Appeal Rights If you receive notice of elimination, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Submit the appeal on the official form, signed by you or a representative, within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice. Forms available at the State Personnel Board website or by contacting 303.866.3300.
ADA Amendments Act Accommodations CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals. The agency will assist individuals with a disability to request reasonable accommodations related to employment, including application, interview, testing, or selection process. Contact alanna.zambetti@state.co.us for assistance.
Former State Employees Former employees of a Colorado Department or Agency who were terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on their 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 your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Southwest Denver, CO.
Total annual compensation for this position is $65,400 ($53,400 base pay and $12,000 housing stipend). Base pay is $2,053.85 biweekly ($53,400 annually). The location is also eligible for an additional $1,000 monthly housing stipend. The annualized hourly rate is $25.68, with an overtime rate of $38.50 per hour.
About CDOT CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a generous paid time‑off package. Benefits include PERA retirement, 401(k) plans, CSEAP counseling, wellness programs, a credit‑union membership, and an employee discount program. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
CDOT for All CDOT’s commitment to employees includes creating a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
What You Will Do No two days are exactly the same. 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 be called to respond to weather and other emergencies. You will typically work in a team environment, with each patrol location having at least one lead specialist and multiple specialists.
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 is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe, improving quality of life for Coloradans and visitors, and supporting the state’s economy.
What 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 your CDL renewal after your first year
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 through September
Opportunities to learn new equipment
Opportunities for advancement
Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, and other substances that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment
Required work with chemicals and cleaning products
Some equipment requires the use of respirators
Work near traffic, sometimes high‑speed traffic
Use of ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10–20 feet
Required to drive CDOT vehicles
Frequently respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and may work overtime including weekends and holidays
Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather conditions, and at 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
Strong commitment to working safely
Desire to learn
Willingness to work outdoors
Enjoys physically demanding work
Take pride in a job well done
Adapt efficiently to changing conditions and priorities
Work effectively in a team environment and look out for team members
Communicate effectively, especially in safety‑critical situations
Commit to providing good customer service
Enjoy solving problems and finding better ways to do things
Experience operating equipment such as single and tandem axle dump trucks, front‑end 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 Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes to operate within Colorado.
If you have a non‑Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, you must be eligible for Colorado driving; if you relocate from outside Colorado, you must transfer your CDL to Colorado within 30 days.
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.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and DOT physical through a medical provider.
On‑call work (rotating and as emergencies arise).
Shift work.
Essential Services Designation – required to report without delay to provide essential or emergency services.
May be required to live within thirty (30) minutes’ driving time in normal weather to respond timely.
New employees must complete two weeks of maintenance training; veterans one week per year.
May need to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months‑1 year.
Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime, including weekends and holidays.
Must provide a telephone number for emergency contact.
Applicant Checklist Complete applications must include the following documents:
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (submit online via the green “APPLY” button).
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (part of the online application).
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD‑214 (attach online).
Redact any identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school in attachments if desired.
Only applications submitted by the closing date will be considered. Resumes will not be accepted. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date may result in rejection.
Notifications All correspondence regarding your status will be via email. Include a current working email address on your application and check frequently for time‑sensitive notices. Set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" and review junk/spam folders for correspondence.
The Hiring Process
All applications received by closing will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part or all of the comparative analysis may be a structured application review against preferred qualifications.
Ensure application materials address qualifications, experience, achievements in relation to major duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or miss deadlines may result in non‑acceptance.
Up to six top candidates will be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Employment Screening Finalists may be subject to consumer report and/or investigative report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Applicants will be asked to disclose any convictions or arrest information. If the report is inaccurate, an applicant may dispute it. The report may include social‑security‑number trace, criminal, public court, educational, and driving records checks.
Appeal Rights If you receive notice of elimination, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. Submit the appeal on the official form, signed by you or a representative, within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice. Forms available at the State Personnel Board website or by contacting 303.866.3300.
ADA Amendments Act Accommodations CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals. The agency will assist individuals with a disability to request reasonable accommodations related to employment, including application, interview, testing, or selection process. Contact alanna.zambetti@state.co.us for assistance.
Former State Employees Former employees of a Colorado Department or Agency who were terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on their application.
AZ (SAP #50001720/PCR #63335)
#J-18808-Ljbffr