Highway Maintenance Pro — Outdoor & Heavy Equipment

Colorado Department of Transportation; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Career advancement opportunities

Overtime opportunities

CPR and first-aid training

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation in Aurora, CO is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist. You will perform snow plowing, operate tandem dump trucks, loaders, and other equipment, and maintain roadways and safety features.

The role involves on-call shifts, teamwork, and adapting to weather and traffic conditions. The position offers a base pay of about $53,940–$54,000 per year, plus a $12,000 housing stipend, totaling roughly $65,940 annually.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years of physical labor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain.
• Willingness to be on-call and to work rotating shifts, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow and operating heavy equipment.
• Mowing grass and weeds; removing debris from roadways and culverts.
• Installing and repairing guardrails, signs, and lighting; setting up traffic control.
• Maintaining equipment and following safety guidelines.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical labor

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Job description

Colorado Department of Transportation in Aurora, CO is hiring a Highway Maintenance Specialist. You will perform snow plowing, operate tandem dump trucks, loaders, and other equipment, and maintain roadways and safety features.

The role involves on-call shifts, teamwork, and adapting to weather and traffic conditions. The position offers a base pay of about $53,940–$54,000 per year, plus a $12,000 housing stipend, totaling roughly $65,940 annually.