Highway Maintenance Specialist (CDL Required)- Golden

Colorado Department of Transportation; Colorado; On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Golden, CO. This role focuses on safety, road maintenance, and hands‑on repairs to keep travelers safe, including snow plowing and equipment operation.

On‑call duties and weather-responsive work are required. The position offers base pay plus a housing stipend, with total annual compensation around $77,940. Join CDOT to support state travel and public safety.

Qualifications

• Must have Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Passion for safety, travel and hands‑on repair and improvements.
• Applications from residents and non-residents of Colorado will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow
• Operate heavy equipment (dump trucks, loader, mower)
• Mow grass and weeds
• Remove debris from roadways (rocks, mud, animals)
• Clear debris from culverts and tunnels
• Shovel gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Dig ditches
• Install/repair guardrails, signs, and lighting
• Fill potholes and roadway cracks
• Set out traffic signs and cones
• Remove graffiti and cover surfaces
• Install pavement markings/striping
• Stop or slow traffic during emergencies

Skills

Colorado CDL Class A/B

Safety focus

Teamwork

Job description

Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

If you have a Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and are passionate about safety, travel, and hands‑on repair and improvements, then consider turning your passions into a career as a Highway Maintenance Specialist. CDOT has a vacancy for a Highway Maintenance Specialist in Golden, CO.

Total annual compensation for this position is $ 77,940 ($53,940 base pay and $24,000 housing stipend).

Base pay for this position is $2,074.62/biweekly ($53,940/annually). There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year. This location is also eligible for an additional $2000 month housing stipend. The annualized hourly rate for this position is $25.93 /hour, with an overtime rate of $38.90/hour.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness .

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socioeconomic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description Of Job

What You Will Do

No two days are exactly the same in CDOT highway maintenance. Your daily work activities change based on project needs and also vary based on weather, environment, and road conditions. You will be on-call on a rotating basis as well as subject to call to respond to weather and other emergencies. You will typically work in a team environment, as each maintenance patrol location has at least one lead highway maintenance specialist and multiple highway maintenance specialists. Your main job activities include:

• Plowing snow
• Operating heavy equipment, such as tandem dump truck, loader, tractor mower, etc.
• Mowing grass and weeds
• Removing debris from roadways, including rock, mud, and deceased animals
• Removing debris from culverts, tunnels, etc.
• Shoveling gravel, sand, concrete, and asphalt
• Digging ditches
• Installing and repairing guardrail, highway markers and signs, warning signs, and lighting
• Filling potholes and roadway cracks
• Setting out signs and cones for traffic control
• Removing and covering graffiti
• Installing pavement markings/striping
• Stopping or slowing traffic in emergency situations