Highway Maintenance Specialist - New Raymer

About the role

The State of Colorado is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in New Raymer, CO. Applications are welcome from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Responsibilities

• No two days are exactly the same. Work activities change based on project needs and weather/environment conditions.
• On-call on a rotating basis and subject to call for weather and other emergencies.
• Typically work in a team environment, with at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple highway maintenance specialists.
• Main job activities include plowing snow, operating heavy equipment, mowing grass/weeds, removing debris, digging ditches, installing/removing guardrail/highway markers, filling potholes, setting out signs/cones, stopping/slowing traffic, and maintaining equipment.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes.
• Eligible to drive in Colorado with your CDL at time of hire.
• 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 learn and adapt to changing conditions.
• Effective communication skills, especially in safety-critical situations.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, loaders, tractors, etc.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software/equipment.

Skills

• Physical labor and heavy equipment operation.
• Emergency response and problem-solving.
• Teamwork and leadership.
• Customer service and problem resolution.

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). The annualized hourly rate is $25.93 /hour, with an overtime rate of $38.90/hour.

Schedule

Shift work is required, with some on-call work and potential weekend/holiday shifts.

Perks

• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Credit union membership.
• Employee discount program.

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes.
• Must pass a pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks.
• May be required to pass a controlled substance test (drug test) and DOT physical through our medical provider.
• May be required to obtain a Hazardous Materials endorsement within 6 months to 1 year as a condition of appointment.
• Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Must provide a telephone number where you can be reached for emergency responses.