Highway Maintenance Specialist - Maybell (CDL Training Provided)

About the role

CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Maybell, CO. The position provides training to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B and offers a base pay of $2074.62 biweekly ($53,940 - 54,000 annually).

Responsibilities

• No two days are exactly the same. Activities change based on project needs and weather.
• On-call work, including responding to emergencies outside regular work hours.
• Work in a team environment, with at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple specialists.
• Main job activities include plowing snow, operating heavy equipment, mowing grass, removing debris, and installing and repairing various infrastructure elements.
• Ensure roadways are safe and accessible for all Coloradans and visitors.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Valid regular driver’s license and ability to obtain a CDL Permit within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B within 120 days of hire.
• Pass a pre-employment screening, including a DOT drug test and DOT physical.
• Willingness to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to working safely and providing good customer service.
• Desire to work outdoors and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and using hand tools.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software/equipment.

Skills

• Safe driving practices.
• Emergency response and problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Equipment operation and maintenance.

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 and Schedule

• Base pay: $2074.62 biweekly ($53,940 - 54,000 annually).
• Annualized hourly rate: $25.93/hour, with an overtime rate of $38.90/hour.
• 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.

Schedule

• Shift work.
• Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services.
• May be required to live within 30 minutes' driving time in normal weather conditions to be able to respond in a timely manner after being notified to report to work.

Supplemental Information

• Complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy and Supplemental Questionnaire.
• If a veteran, submit a copy of your DD214.
• Include your current working email address on your application.