Highway Maintenance Specialist - Maybell (CDL Training Provided)

About the role

The Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Maybell, CO. This position provides a unique opportunity to combine passion with practical skills, offering comprehensive training to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow
• Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc.
• Mowing grass and weeds
• Removing debris from roadways, culverts, tunnels, etc.
• Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Removing and installing guardrail, highway markers, and signs
• Installing and repairing lighting
• Filling potholes and roadway cracks
• Setting out signs and cones for traffic control
• Stopping or slowing traffic in emergency situations
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs
• Following safety guidance and wearing proper safety equipment

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience
• Valid Colorado driver's license
• Must obtain CDL Permit within 30 days of hire
• Must obtain CDL Class A or B within 120 days of hire
• Must pass DOT drug test and DOT physical
• Must pass pre-employment screening
• Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to working safely
• Desire to work outdoors
• Physical ability to perform physically demanding tasks
• Effective communication skills, especially in safety-critical situations
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software/equipment

Skills

• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation
• Ability to operate various types of heavy machinery
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills
• Customer service orientation

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 $2074.62 biweekly, equivalent to $53,940 - 54,000 annually. Annualized hourly rate is $25.93, with an overtime rate of $38.90 per hour.

Schedule

This position requires a 4-day work schedule (10-hour days Monday-Thursday) during the summer months, typically May through September. Overtime may be required during weather emergencies.