Highway Maintenance Apprentice - Cañon City

Colorado Contractors Association Inc.; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Highway Maintenance Apprenticeship Program in Cañon City, CO, where you will receive paid mentorship and training to become a Highway Maintenance Specialist. This two-year program helps you obtain your Commercial Driver’s License while providing full benefits and career development opportunities. Take part in vital work ensuring the safety and accessibility of Colorado’s highways, with a focus on hands-on experience and classroom training.

Benefits

Full benefits

Paid leave

Free CDL training and testing

Career development opportunities

Guaranteed 40-hour weeks

4-day summer work schedule

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Daily work involves snow plowing, equipment maintenance, and traffic management.
• Respond to emergencies and operate CDOT vehicles.
• Participate in mentorship and training programs.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Heavy equipment operation

On-call response

Job description

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

Salary: LTC Trainee IV - $41,519.71 annually
LTC Trainee V - $43,704.96 annually

One position will be filled at either the LTC Trainee IV or V level, depending on experience and CDL license status. However, no experience is required.

Are you interested in obtaining a Colorado Commercial Driver's License Class A or B and learning how to maintain Colorado's highways? Apply to be an apprentice in Cañon City, CO!

CDOT's Highway Maintenance Apprenticeship Program offers two years of paid mentorship, classroom and hands-on training to prepare you for a career in public safety. Full benefits are provided. The goal of this trainee position is to help you get your CDL and the experience needed for a Highway Maintenance Specialist position.

Apprentices will earn their Commercial Driver’s License and qualify for a Highway Maintenance Specialist position at various locations across Colorado. Candidates may be eligible for a pay increase after completing one year of the apprenticeship and obtaining CDL licensure (if hired at LTC Trainee IV). Upon completion, candidates are encouraged to apply for our Highway Maintenance Specialist positions, with potential pay increases and opportunities for advancement.

This is a term-limited position, lasting up to two years, with no guaranteed employment beyond that. However, apprentices are encouraged to apply for permanent positions afterward. Candidates with prior experience or a CDL may complete the program sooner. Selected apprentices will need to sign a waiver of retention rights.

The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is nationally recognized and registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. It provides in-depth training, both on the job and in the classroom, to prepare participants for a Highway Maintenance Specialist role. Apprentices will be mentored by experienced maintenance professionals and upon successful completion, will receive national certification.

Your daily work will vary based on project needs, weather, and road conditions. You will be on-call and respond to emergencies, working closely with your team and mentor. Skills learned include snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, mowing, debris removal, installing and repairing infrastructure, setting traffic signs, and equipment maintenance.

Impact: Your work is vital to keeping Colorado’s roads safe and open, positively impacting residents and visitors, and supporting the economy.

Benefits: Full benefits, PERA retirement, paid leave, personal protective equipment, free CDL training and testing, CDL renewal reimbursement, CPR and first-aid training, career development opportunities, guaranteed 40-hour weeks with overtime possibilities, and a 4-day summer work schedule.

Physical and environmental requirements include exposure to loud noise, fumes, chemicals, working at heights, and in extreme temperatures. You must be willing and able to operate CDOT vehicles, work near traffic, and respond to emergencies outside regular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

CDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.