Highway Maintenance Specialist (CDL Required)- Morrison

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

About the role

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. This position is based in Morrison, CO.

Pay

Total annual compensation for this position is $65,940, which includes:

• $53,940 base pay ($2,074.62 biweekly, $25.93/hour)
• $12,000 annual housing stipend ($1,000/month)
• Overtime rate: $38.90/hour

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• PERA retirement plans, including optional 401K
• Generous paid time off (annual, sick, holiday, and other leave)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling
• Wellness programs, credit union membership, and employee discounts

Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Responsibilities

No two days are the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Your work varies 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 emergencies. Typical job activities include:

• Plowing snow
• Operating heavy equipment (tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc.)
• Mowing grass and weeds
• Removing debris from roadways (rock, mud, deceased animals, etc.)
• Clearing culverts, tunnels, and drainage systems
• Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Digging ditches
• Installing and repairing guardrails, highway markers, signs, and lighting
• Filling potholes and roadway cracks
• Setting up traffic control signs and cones
• Removing and covering graffiti
• Installing pavement markings/striping
• Directing traffic in emergency situations
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
• Following safety protocols and wearing proper protective equipment

Impact

Your work is critical to keeping Colorado’s roadways open and safe, positively impacting the quality of life for residents and visitors while supporting economic growth.

What CDOT Provides

• Personal protective equipment (uniforms, boots, hard hats, gloves, safety vest, respirator, and tools)
• Full payment for CDL physical after your first year
• 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 opportunities during emergencies
• 4-day work schedule (10-hour days, Monday–Thursday) during summer months (typically May–September)
• Opportunities to learn new equipment and advance your career

Work Environment

• Exposure to loud noise, fumes, odors, gasses, and dust
• Required use of personal protective equipment
• Work with chemicals and cleaning products (respirators may be required)
• Work near high-speed traffic
• Use of ladders and scissor lifts (heights up to 20’)
• Driving CDOT vehicles
• Frequent emergency response outside regular hours, including weekends and holidays
• Work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold), variable weather, and elevations up to 12,000 feet

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety
• Desire to learn and work outdoors
• Enjoys physically demanding work
• Takes pride in a job well done
• Adapts efficiently to changing conditions
• Works effectively in a team environment
• Communicates effectively in safety-critical situations
• Strong customer service orientation
• Problem-solving skills and ability to improve processes
• Experience operating equipment (dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, etc.)
• Experience using hand tools
• Basic computer skills

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B) with no air brake restrictions, allowing operation in Colorado
• Must pass pre-employment screenings (criminal records, driving records, educational records, etc.)
• May be required to pass a controlled substance test and DOT physical
• On-call work (rotating basis and emergency response)
• Essential Services Designation: Must report without delay for emergencies
• May be required to live within 30 minutes’ driving time of the worksite for timely emergency response
• New employees must complete two weeks of maintenance training; veteran employees complete one week annually (training may be in-person or via computer)
• May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6–12 months
• Must be available for overtime, weekends, and holidays during emergencies
• Must provide a reachable telephone number for emergency notifications