Highway Maintenance Specialist - Frederick

About the role

The Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Frederick, CO. Applications are welcome from both residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• No two days are exactly the same. Daily tasks vary based on project needs and weather conditions.
• On-call and subject to call for emergencies.
• Work in a team environment, with at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple specialists per patrol location.
• Perform various tasks including plowing snow, operating heavy equipment, mowing grass, removing debris, installing and repairing guardrails, and filling potholes.
• Ensure roadways are safe and operational by stopping or slowing traffic in emergencies and maintaining equipment.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado.
• Eligibility to drive in Colorado with your CDL at time of hire.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, variable weather conditions, and at varying elevations up to 12,000 feet.
• Willingness to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to working safely.
• A desire to learn and adapt to changing conditions.
• Effective communication skills, especially in safety-critical situations.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, and bulldozers.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software/equipment.

Skills

• Operate heavy machinery and equipment.
• Handle chemicals and cleaning products.
• Use personal protective equipment and respirators.
• Work in teams and independently.
• Respond to emergencies and perform maintenance tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• PERA retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• CSEAP counseling, wellness programs, and employee discounts.

Pay

Base pay for this position is $2,074.62 /biweekly ($53,940/annually). Additional housing stipend of $1000/month is available.

Schedule

Typically 40-hour work weeks with the possibility of overtime during weather emergencies. A 4-day work schedule (10-hour days Monday-Thursday) is offered during the summer months, typically May through September.