Highway Maintenance Pro: Heavy Equipment & Snow Response

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

Benefits offered by this job

CDOT Benefits

PERA retirement

Health insurance

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation in Bayfield, CO seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist with a class A or B CDL and a strong commitment to safety. This role involves snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, and maintaining roadways to keep Colorado roads open and safe.

Expect 4-day summer schedule, overtime during weather emergencies, and opportunities for career growth. Competitive benefits including PERA retirement and health insurance are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather and elevations up to 12,000 feet.
• Willingness to on-call, shift work, and overtime.
• Commitment to safety and strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow and operating heavy equipment.
• Mowing grass and removing debris from roadways.
• Installing and repairing guardrails, signs, and lighting.
• Setting out traffic control signs and cones.
• Maintaining equipment and performing minor repairs.
• Responding to weather emergencies and on-call duties.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Safety communication

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation in Bayfield, CO seeks a Highway Maintenance Specialist with a class A or B CDL and a strong commitment to safety. This role involves snow plowing, operating heavy equipment, and maintaining roadways to keep Colorado roads open and safe.

Expect 4-day summer schedule, overtime during weather emergencies, and opportunities for career growth. Competitive benefits including PERA retirement and health insurance are provided.