State of Colorado
Highway Maintenance Specialist- SE Denver (CDL Required)
State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Highway Maintenance Specialist – SE Denver (CDL Required)
State of Colorado – Department Information. 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 in Southeast Denver, CO. Total annual compensation is $65,400 (base $53,400 + $12,000 housing stipend).
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, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program, wellness, credit‑union membership, employee discount program, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Eligible positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
What You Will Do No two days are exactly the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Your daily work activities change based on project needs and also vary based on weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on‑call on a rotating basis and subject to call to respond to weather and other emergencies. You will typically work in a team environment, as each maintenance patrol location has at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple specialists. Your main job activities include:
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. It also positively impacts the quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors and helps our economy thrive.
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 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 through September
Opportunities to learn new equipment
Opportunities for advancement
Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dust, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment
Required to work with chemicals and cleaning products
Some equipment requires the use of respirators
Work near traffic, sometimes high‑speed traffic
Use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10‑20 ft
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 varying elevations up to 12,000 ft for long periods of time
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
Wants to work outdoors
Likes physically demanding work
Takes pride in a job well done
Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities
Works effectively in a team environment and looks out for team members
Communicates effectively, especially in safety‑critical situations
Strong commitment to providing good customer service
Likes to solve problems and figure out 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 that allows operation within Colorado.
Non‑Colorado CDL holders must be eligible to drive in Colorado at the time of hire and must transfer the CDL to Colorado within 30 days of relocation.
Must pass a pre‑employment screening (S.S.N. trace, criminal records, public court records, educational records, driving records).
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and DOT physical through a medical provider.
On‑call work (rotating basis and subject to call)
Shift work
Essential Services Designation – required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services.
Must be able to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
Must provide supervisor with a reachable telephone number for emergencies.
Supplemental Information – Applicant Checklist
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (submit online via the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (the questionnaire is part of the online application)
If you are a veteran, submit a copy of your DD‑214.
Equal Opportunity Employer CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create a supportive 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.
Legal Notice Optional Retention and Internship programs are waived for this position. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations, please contact
alanna.zambetti@state.co.us .
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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, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program, wellness, credit‑union membership, employee discount program, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Eligible positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
What You Will Do No two days are exactly the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Your daily work activities change based on project needs and also vary based on weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on‑call on a rotating basis and subject to call to respond to weather and other emergencies. You will typically work in a team environment, as each maintenance patrol location has at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple specialists. Your main job activities include:
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. It also positively impacts the quality of life for all Coloradans and visitors and helps our economy thrive.
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 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 through September
Opportunities to learn new equipment
Opportunities for advancement
Your Work Environment
Exposure to loud noise
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dust, etc. that may affect breathing, eyes, and skin
Required to use appropriate personal protective equipment
Required to work with chemicals and cleaning products
Some equipment requires the use of respirators
Work near traffic, sometimes high‑speed traffic
Use ladders and scissor lifts for heights of approximately 10‑20 ft
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 varying elevations up to 12,000 ft for long periods of time
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
Wants to work outdoors
Likes physically demanding work
Takes pride in a job well done
Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities
Works effectively in a team environment and looks out for team members
Communicates effectively, especially in safety‑critical situations
Strong commitment to providing good customer service
Likes to solve problems and figure out 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 that allows operation within Colorado.
Non‑Colorado CDL holders must be eligible to drive in Colorado at the time of hire and must transfer the CDL to Colorado within 30 days of relocation.
Must pass a pre‑employment screening (S.S.N. trace, criminal records, public court records, educational records, driving records).
May be required to pass a controlled substance test and DOT physical through a medical provider.
On‑call work (rotating basis and subject to call)
Shift work
Essential Services Designation – required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services.
Must be able to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
Must provide supervisor with a reachable telephone number for emergencies.
Supplemental Information – Applicant Checklist
A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (submit online via the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (the questionnaire is part of the online application)
If you are a veteran, submit a copy of your DD‑214.
Equal Opportunity Employer CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create a supportive 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.
Legal Notice Optional Retention and Internship programs are waived for this position. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations, please contact
alanna.zambetti@state.co.us .
#J-18808-Ljbffr