Highway Maintenance Operator — Outdoor & CDL

State of Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day summer schedule

Overtime opportunities

CDOT benefits

PERA retirement

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Brush, CO. The role focuses on snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, mowing, and debris removal to keep roadways safe and passable.

On-call duties and shift work are common, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Applicants must hold a valid CDL Class A or B (air brakes allowed) and have at least two years of physical labor or heavy equipment experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid CDL Class A or B with no air brake restriction.
• Familiarity with safety guidelines and proper PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow and operating heavy equipment.
• Mowing grass and weeds; removing debris from roadways and culverts.
• Installing and repairing guardrails, signage, and pavement markings.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical labor

Teamwork

Safety awareness

On-call readiness

Education

CDOT CDL Class A or B license

Tools

Tandem dump truck

Loader

Tractor mower

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Brush, CO. The role focuses on snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, mowing, and debris removal to keep roadways safe and passable.

On-call duties and shift work are common, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Applicants must hold a valid CDL Class A or B (air brakes allowed) and have at least two years of physical labor or heavy equipment experience.